Msgr. Joseph Pellegrino
Index to
Msgr. Joe's Homilies
Msgr. Joseph Pellegrino
Index to
Msgr. Joe's Homilies
These homilies are my gifts to you. Perhaps you might find them helpful in your ministry or in your own private reflections.
Thank you, Msgr. Joseph Pellegrino
You do not need to ask for permission to view or use this site unless you want to place a link from your webpage to this site. email for permission
Also, if you do copy a homily for your parish bulletin or class, kindly note:
This material is used with permission of its author, Rev. Msgr. Joseph A. Pellegrino, Diocese of St. Petersburg, FL
July 27, 2025: Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time:Prayer
July 20, 2025: Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time:It Is Christ We Seek
July 13, 2025: Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time:Living the Law of Love
July 6, 2025: Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time:Eat Something!
June 29, 2025: The Solemnity of the Saints Peter and Paul:
How Could They Keep from Singing?
June 22, 2025: The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of the Lord:
June 15, 2025: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity:
We Have Been Given the Life of the Trinity
June 8, 2025: The Solemnity of Penteost: He Remains Through the Spirit
June 1, 2025: The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord:
The Lord Ascends, His Power Descends
May 25, 2025: The Sixth Sunday of Easter: Protect Our Culture
May 18, 2025: The Fifth Sunday of Easter: The New Jerusalem
May 11, 2025: The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Washing Our Robes White In Blood
May 4, 2025: The Third Sunday of Easter: He Is Risen!
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)