Daily Homilies

St. Maximilian Kolbe shows us what it means to love like Jesus: to die to self, make sacrifices, and lay down our lives for others. Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR reminds us that this kind of sacrificial love is not only for martyrs—it is something we are called to live every day.

Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR explains the connection between the prophet Ezekiel, the Tau (Τ/τ)—an ancient Hebrew letter that looked like a cross—and St. Francis, who used the Taw as his signature. He reminds us that we all need “repentance and renewal and reform,” and that God can even use difficult people and relationships to help us see our faults and grow in holiness.

St. Clare and St. Francis lived a life of holy poverty rooted in a simple truth, everything is a gift from God. Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR explains how recognizing this leads us to greater gratitude, humility, joy, and a deeper attachment to Christ.

Saint Lawrence gave everything for Christ, but what does the witness of the martyrs mean for us today? Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR reminds us that our faith becomes fruitful when we give more of ourselves to God—through prayer, worship, time, and generosity. As he says, “God will never be outdone in generosity.”

When storms come into our lives, fear can make us lose sight of Christ. In this homily, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR looks at St. Peter’s struggle with fear and reminds us that keeping our eyes on Christ gives us the grace to face every storm with faith, joy, and peace.

St. Dominic responded to confusion and error by preaching the truth and living an authentic Christian life. Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR reminds us that we are called to stay rooted in the Church, walk by faith, and seek holiness in our own time.

Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR connects the prophecy of Nahum with the message of Fatima and the Third Secret. Sister Lucia explains that our choices have consequences, but God warns us and calls us back to the right path. At Fatima, Our Lady brings a message of hope: reject sin, seek holiness, and choose what is good.

The Transfiguration reveals Christ’s glory, but it also teaches us that God is present even when our faith feels ordinary or dry. Fr. Luke reminds us that we may not experience mystical visions or great consolations every day, but God is no less present. Even in the humdrum of daily life, His grace, mercy, and love are always with us.

In the story of the Canaanite woman, Jesus reveals that God’s invitation is for everyone. Fr. Luke connects this encounter to the Eucharist, where Christ welcomes us to His table as sons and daughters of God.
At every Mass, we are invited to approach Jesus with humility, faith, and open hearts, trusting in His power to heal and sanctify us.

This homily looks at the life of St. John Vianney and the power of true humility. Fr. Luke shares how St. John Vianney’s humility allowed God to work through his priesthood and reminds us that pride can lead to spiritual blindness. When we get out of the way, God can do beautiful things through us.