Msgr. Joseph Pellegrino
Index to
Msgr. Joe's Homilies
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Thank you, Msgr. Joseph Pellegrino
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April 27, 2025: The Second Sunday of Easter: The Power to Conquer Douibts
April 20, 2025: The Resurrection of the Lord: On Being Catholic
April 18, 2025: Good Friday of the Lord's Passion: The Power of the Cross
April 17, 2025: Holy Thursday-Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper
April 13, 2025: Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion: A Call to Faith
April 6, 2025: The Fifth Sunday of Lent: Blessed Are the Compassionate
March 30, 2025: The Fourth Sunday of Lent: The Value of Our Inheritance
March 23, 2025: The Third Sunday of Lent: Life Is Short; Or Is It?
March 16, 2025: The Second Sunday of Lent: Belonging to the Spiritual
March 9, 2025: The First Sunday of Lent: Forty Days to the Eucharist
March 2, 2025: The Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Some Aphorisms of the Lord
Feb 23, 2025: The Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Christian and Hatred
Feb 16, 2025: The Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Dignatiiy of Man
Feb 9, 2025: The Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Call to Holiness
Feb 2, 2025: The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
He Shared Fully in our Humanity
Jan 26, 2025: The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Not a Number but an Integral Part
Jan 19, 2025: The Second Sunday of Ordinary Time:
Cana and the Call of the Married to be Epiphanies
Jan 12, 2025: The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord:
Jan 5, 2025: The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord: The Journey into Light
Jan 1, 2025: The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God: Amazed and Reflective
Dec 29, 2024 The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph:
The Family, the Heart of the Domestic Church
Dec 25, 2024 The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord:
Dec 22, 2024 The Fourth Sunday of Advent:
Women of Prophecy, People of Prophecy
Dec 15, 2024 The Third Sunday of Advent:
Rejoice, Chicken Little is Wrong!
Dec 08, 2024 The Second Sunday of Advent: Road Work
Dec 01, 2024 The First Sunday of Advent: The Work of Advent
November 24, 2024 The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe:
Being the People of Christ the King
November 17, 2024 The Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time: What We Really Need to Fear
November 10, 2024 The Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time: Care for the Weakest
November 3, 2024 The Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time: Any Questions?
October 27, 2024 The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Formerly Blind, Now Following the Lord
October 20, 2024 The Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time: How To Be A GOAT
October 13, 2024 The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Wisdom
October 6, 2024 The Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: For You, the Married
September 29, 2024 The Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time:
The Grace of Our Eldads and Medads
September 22, 2024 The Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Arrogance Has No Place in the Life of a Christian
September 15, 2024 The Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Sacrificial Love
September 8, 2024 The Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time: Hear and Proclaim
September 1, 2024 The Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time: Religion, Being Tied to God
August 25, 2024 The Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Words of Eternal Life
August 18, 2024 The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Dynamic Presence
August 11, 2024 The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Eat My Flesh, Drink My Blood
August 4, 2024 The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: What Makes a Person a Christian?
July 28, 2024 The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Great Gift of the Eucharist
July 21, 2024 The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Justice and Integrity
July 14, 2024 The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Chosen To Be Prophets
July 7, 2024 The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Power Made Perfect in Weakness
June 30, 2024 The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Results of Sin
June 23, 2024 The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Conqueror of Chaos
June 16, 2024 The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: God Gives the Growth
June 9, 2024 The Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: The War We Must Wage
June 2, 2024 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of the Lord, Corpus Christi:
May 26, 2024 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity: The Great Revelation
May 19, 2024 The Solemnity of Pentecost: Pentecost, the Beginning of the Now
May 12, 2024 The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord: The Mystery That Summons Us
May 5, 2024 The Sixth Sunday of Easter: Love the Heart of Christianity
April 28, 2024 The Fifth Sunday of Easster: The Vine and the Branches
April 21, 2024
The Fourth Sunday of Easster: The Voice of the Caring Shepherd April 14, 2024
The Third Sunday of Easter: Witnesses of the Resurrection April 7, 2024
The Second Sunday of Easter: Our Doubts and His Mercy
March 31, 2024
The Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord--Easter: Killed So We Can Live
March 28, 2024
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper
March 24, 2024
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion: We Stand Beneath the Cross
March 17, 2024
The Fifth Sunday of Lent: Our Hour
March 10, 2024
The Fourth Sunday of Lent: Goodbye Fear, Hello Joy
March 3, 2024
The Third Sunday of Lent: He Understood Them Well
February 25, 2024
The Second Sunday of Lent: Faith
February 18, 2024
The First Sunday of Lent: Temptation
February 11, 2024
The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Hearts Enlarged by Christ
February 4, 2024
The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Pray for Healing
January 28, 2024
The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Teaching With Authority
January 21, 2024
The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Wonder of God's Mercy
January 14, 2024
The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Call To Be Church
January 7, 2024
The Solemnitiy of the Epiphany of the Lord: The Journey
December 31, 2023
The Feast of the Holy Family: Being a Holy Family
December 25, 2023
The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord--Christmas: Come to Jesus
December 24, 2023
Fourth Sunday of Advent: The Word in Mary's Ear and in Ours
December 17, 2023
Third Sunday of Advent: Herald
December 10, 2023
Second Sunday of Advent: Comfort
December 8, 2023
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary:
December 3, 2023
First Sunday of Advent: Hope
November 26, 2023
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of the
Universe:
November 19, 2023
Thirty-third Sunday: Developing His Talents
November 12, 2023
Thirty-second Sunday: Using Time Wisely
November 5, 2023
Thirty-first Sunday: The Courage to be Catholic
October 29,2023
Thirtieth Sunday: What Must We Do?
October 22,2023
Twenty-ninth Sunday: Render to Caesar what is Caesar's
October 15,2023
Twenty-eighth Sunday: I Can Do All Things in Him who Strengthens Me
October 8,2023
Twenty-seventh Sunday: Caring for the Vineyard
October 1,2023
Twenty-sixth Sunday: The Name Above All Names
September 24,2023
Twenty-fifth Sunday: Amazing Grace
September 17,2023
Twenty-fourth Sunday: God's Overwhelming Mercy
September 10,2023
Twenty-third Sunday: The Church, Vehicle of Mercy
September 3,2023
Twenty-second Sunday: Do Not Conform, Be Transformed!
August 27,2023
Twenty-first Sunday: The One Who Holds the Keys
August 20,2023
Twentieth Sunday: Faith Leads to Faith
August 13,2023
Nineteenth Sunday: The Tiny Whispering Sound
August 6,2023
The Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord: Our Part in the Plan
July 30,2023
Seventeenth Sunday: Wisdom, Predesitination and the Christian
July 23,2023
Sixteenth Sunday: Weeds among the Wheat
July 16,2023
Fifteenth Sunday: So, What Are You Going to Do about It?
July 9,2023
Fourteenth Sunday: On Being a Joyful Christian
July 2,2023
Thirteenth Sunday: Are You Not Aware?
June 25,2023
Twelfth Sunday: The Fear of the Lord
June 18,2023
Eleventh Sunday: Some Fathers' Day Thoughts
June 11,2023
The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of the Lord, Corpus Christi:
June 4,2023
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity:
May 28,2023
The Solemnity of the Pentecost: The Power to Continue the Work
May 21,2023
The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord: Tell the World that Jesus Lives
May 14,2023
Sixth Sunday of Easter: As Good as the Christian Samarians
May 7,2023
Fifth Sunday of Easter: Living Stones
April 30,2023
Fourth Sunday of Easter: The Voice of the Shepherd
April 23,2023
Third Sunday of Easter: Confused Sunday
April 16,2023
Second Sunday of Easter: Leaping into the Arms of Divine Mercy
April 9,2023
Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord, Easter: Happiness in Hope
April 7,2023
Good Friday of the Lord's Passion: The Sign
April 6,2023
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper: Love and Do As You Will
April 2,2023
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion: The Sign of Contradiction
March 26,2023
The Fifth Sunday of Lent: Called Out of the Tomb
March 19,2023
The Fourth Sunday of Lent: Light in Darkness
March 12,2023
The Third Sunday of Lent: Thirsting for the Lord
March 5,2023
The Second Sunday of Lent: On Being Transfigured
February 26,2023
The First Sunday of Lent: Temptation
February 19,2023
The Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time: "And Jesus Said,
Love Thy Enemies"
February 12,2023
The Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Surpasssing the Scribes and the Pharisees
February 5,2023
The Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Light of the World, Salt of the Earth
January 29,2023
The Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Humility
January 22,2023
The Third Sunday of Ordinary Time: St. Agnes and the Victory of Christ
January 15,2023
The Second Sunday of Ordianry Time: He Alone Takes Away the Sins ofthe World
January 8,2023
The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord: Celebrating the One Body of Christ
January 1,2023
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God: Devotion to Mary
December 25,2022
The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, Christmas: Bring Joy to the World!
December 18,2022
The Fourth Sunday of Advent: Don't Just Look; Don't Just See; But Behold!
December 11,2022
The Third Sunday of Advent: The Search for Truth
December 4,2022
The Second Sunday of Advent: Handel and the Admonition to Prepare, not Presume
November 27,2022
The First Sunday of Advent: Be Ready
November 20,2022
The Solemnity of Jesus Christ, Our King: Heaven
November 13,2022
The Thirty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time: Patient Endurance
November 6,2022
The Thirty-second Sunday of Ordinary Time: Heaven
October 30,2022
The Thirty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time: Lost in a Crowd
October 23,2022
The Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time: To See and Be Seen
October 16,2022
The Twenty-ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Remember Amalek!
October 9,2022
The Twenty-eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Gratitude
October 2,2022
The Twenty-seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time: People of Integrity
September 25,2022
The Twenty-sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Church's Mission to the Poor
September 18,2022
The Twenty-fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Using Our Ingenuity for the Lord
September 11,2022
The Twenty-fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time: The God of Beginnings
September 4,2022
The Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time: Unless You Hate....
August 28,2022
The Twenty-second Sunday of Ordinary Time: Banquet Etiquette at the Table of the Lord
August 21,2022
The Twenty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Narrow Gate
August 14,2022
The Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Fire on Earth: St. Gianna Berretta Mola
August 7,2022
The Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Don't Just Look Busy. Be
Busy!
July 31,2022
The Eigtheenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: He Who Has the Most.....Loses
July 24,2022
The Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Lord's Prayer in Luke
July 17,2022
The Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Marthacized Marys
July 10,2022
The Fiftenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Radical Demand of the Lord
July 3,2022
The Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: We Are the Seventy-two
June 26,2022
The Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Putting on Our Game Face June 19,2022
The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of the Lord:
June 12,2022
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity: The Way We Begin and End Our Prayers
June 5,2022
The Solemnity of Pentecost: Invoking the Spirit
May 29,2022
The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord: Witness to Dignity
May 22,2022
Sixth Sunday of Easter: indwelling
May 15,2022
Fifth Sunday of Easter: I Have Made All Things New
May 8,2022
Fourth Sunday of Easter: Alone in a Crowd, Alone for Others
May 1,2022
Third Sunday of Easter: Peter and John, Realism and Idealism
April
24.2022
Second Sunday of Easter: Doubts and Faith
April 17.2022
The Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord, Easter: On Being Catholic
Apri1
15.2022
Good Friday--The Veneration of the Cross: The Power of the Cross
Apri1
14.2022
The Solemn Celebration of the Lord's Supper--Holy Thursday:
Apri1
10.2022
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion: Blood and Mercy
April 3.2022
The Fifth Sunday of Lent: A Drama of Compassion
March 27. 2022
The Fourth Sunday of Lent: Stories of Mercy and Compassion
March 20. 2022
The Third Sunday of Lent: The Best Use of Our Time
March 13. 2022
The Second Sunday of Lent: On Being Transfigured
March 3. 2022
The First Sunday of Lent: Integrity
February 27. 2022 The Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Some Aphorisms of the Lord
February 20. 2022 The Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time: Children of the New Adam
February 13. 2022 The Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Making Room for God
February 6. 2022 The Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Alone I cannot do this, but I am not alone.
January 30. 2022 The Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time: True Love
January 23. 2022 The Third Sunday of Ordinary Time: So, What Do You Have To Offer?
January 16. 2022 The Second Sunday of Ordinary Time: Celebrating Cana
January 9. 2022 The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord: Continuing the Mission
January 2. 2022 The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord: The Wise Still Seek Him
January 1. 2022 The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God: The Baker Woman
December 26, 2021 The Feast of the Holy Family: Jesus, the Center of the Catholic Family
December 25, 2021 The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, Christmas: Pax Christi!
December 19, 2021 Fourth Sunday of Advent: Two Women of Courage
December 12, 2021 Third Sunday of Advent: What Should We Do?
December 5, 2021 Second Sunday of Advent: The Gift that Matters
November 28, 2021 First Sunday of Advent: Preparing for the Lord
Archives: Previously Posted Homilies
( dating back to Nov 27, 2005)