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
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November 21, 2021 The Solemnity of Christ the King: Thy Kingdom Come
November 14, 2021 Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time: Gloom, Doom and Hope
November 7, 2021 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time: Trusting in God
October 31, 2021 Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time: Any Questions?
October 24, 2021 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Some Stories of Trust
October 17, 2021 Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time: How to be a GOAT
October 10, 2021 Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time: What's on Our Bucket Lists?
October 3, 2021 Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Mystery of Marriage
September 26, 2021 Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Action of the Spirit
September 19, 2021 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Top of the Mountain
September 12, 2021 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Sacrificial Love
September 5, 2021 Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time: He Touches Us
August 29, 2021 Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time: Law and Love
August 22, 2021 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time: Floating with the Lord
August 15, 2021 The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven:
August 8, 2021 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Relativism and Reality
August 1, 2021 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Gift of the Eucharist
July 25, 2021 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: John 6 Part One and the First Supper
July 18, 2021 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Psalm 23
July 11, 2021 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Soaring With Christ
July 4, 2021 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Ad Hominem Disasters.
June 27, 2021 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Fear is useless. What is needed is faith.
June 20, 2021 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time: God Over Nature
June 13, 2021 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: Trusting in God's Time
June 6, 2021 The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of the Lord,
Corpus Christi: On Eucharistic Adoration
May 30, 2021 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity: Being True to Our Real Name
May 23, 2021 The Solemnity of Pentecost: Spiritual Dynamism
May 16, 2021 The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord: On Snakes and Poison
May 9, 2021 Sixth Sunday of Easter: The Elixir of Love
May 2, 2021 Fifth Sunday of Easter: Mary and Molly and the Experience of Christ
April 25, 2021 Fourth Sunday of Easter: He Leads Us Beside Still Water
April 18, 2021 Third Sunday of Easter: Witnesses
April 11, 2021 Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday: He Understands Us and Has Mercy
April 4, 2021 The Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord, Easter: the New World
April 2, 2021 Good Friday: Why We Wear Crosses
March 28, 2021 Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion: Challenges and Triumphs
March 21, 2021 Fifth Sunday of Lent: The Hour Has Come
March 14, 2021 Fourth Sunday of Lent: God's Handiwork
March 7, 2021 Third Sunday of Lent: The Covenant of the Ten Commandments
February 28, 2021 Second Sunday of Lent: On Being Transfigured
February 21, 2021 First Sunday of Lent: The Promise of the Rainbow
February 14, 2021 Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time: A Message from Hawaii: Love Never Fails
February 7, 2021 Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Pillars of Safety
January 31, 2021 Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Teaching with Authority
January 24, 2021 Third Sunday of Ordinary Time: His Time, His Story
January 17, 2021 Second Sunday of Ordinary Time: Temples of God
January 10, 2021 The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord: Trusting in the Son of God
January 3, 2021 The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord: The Wise Seek Him
January 1, 2021 The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God: Mother of God and Our Mother
December 27, 2020 The Feast of the Holy Family: Being a Holy Family
December 25, 2020 The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, Christmas:
December 20, 2020 Fourth Sunday of Advent: Behold
December 13, 2020 Third Sunday of Advent: Rejoice! We Have Been Found
December 6, 2020 Second Sunday of Advent: He Comes With Mercy
November 29, 2020 First Sunday of Advent: Watch!
November 15, 2020 Thirty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time: Investing Wisely
November 8, 2020 Thirty-second Sunday of Ordinary Time: Preparing for the Bridegroom
November 1, 2020 Solemnity of All Saints: Heroes
October 25, 2020 Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Teach the Children To Love
October 18, 2020 Twenty-ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Doing Our Bit
October 11, 2020 Twenty-eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Wearing the Clothes of Christ
October 4, 2020 Twenty-seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time: Tenant Farmers All
September 27, 2020 Twenty-sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Eternal Offering
September 20, 2020 Twenty-fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Jusstice and Mercy
September 13, 2020 Twenty-fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Are There Limits to Forgiveness?
September 6, 2020 Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time: Minority Report
August 30, 2020 Twenty-second Sunday of Ordinary Time: Duped by Love
August 23, 2020 Twenty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time: Our Very Human Church
August 16, 2020 Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time: One Church
August 9, 2020 Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: He Calls Us to Walk with Him on the Water
August 2, 2020 Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Culture of Life
July 26, 2020 Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Wisdom--Bringing Out the Best From the Past
July 19, 2020 Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Christian Farmer's Almanac
July 12, 2020 Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: What To Do With the Seed?
July 5, 2020 Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: On Yokes and Burdens
June 28, 2020 Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Being Fully Alive
June 21, 2020 Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Fear of the Lord
June 14, 2020 The Solemnity Of the Body and Blood of the Lord: Reverence for the Eucharist
June 7, 2020 The Solemnity Of the Most Holy Trinity: Claimed in the Name of the Trinity
May 31, 2020 The Solemnity Of Pentecost: We Are the Church!
May 24, 2020 The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord into Heaven: The Presence that Matters
May 17, 2020 Sixth Sunday of Easter: God Hears Seventy-six Trombones
May 10, 2020 Fifth Sunday of Easter: Seekers
May 3, 2020 Fourth Sunday of Easter: The Voice of the Lord
April 26, 2020 Third Sunday of Easter: The Walk of Grief
April 19, 2020 Second Sunday of Easter: When Doubts Come
April 12, 2020 The Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord, Easter: Happiness in Hope
April 5, 2020 Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion: Redemptive Suffering
March 29, 2020 The Fifth Sunday of Lent: Come Out of the Tomb
March 22, 2020 The Fourth Sunday of Lent
(Taking into Account the Suspension of Public Masses due to the Corona Virus): Light in Darkness
March 15, 2020 The Third Sunday of Lent: Thirst No More
March 1, 2020 The First Sunday of Lent: The Fight Against Evil
February 23, 2020 The Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time: Hatred Kills
February 16, 2020 The Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Clean the Inside of the Cup First
February 9, 2020 The Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Wisdom of God
February 2, 2020 The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord: The Feast of the Encounter
January 26, 2020 The Third Sunday of Ordinary Time: Light to Those in Darkness
January 19, 2020 The Second Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Lamb of God
January 12, 2020 The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord: Take the Plunge!
January 5, 2020 The Solemnity of Epiphany of the lord: Journeying with the Magi
January 1, 2020 The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God: Mary Holds the Savior
December 29, 2019 The Feast of the Holy Family: Protecting the Presence of Christ in our Families
December 25, 2019 The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, Christmas: Making the Spiritual Real
December 15, 2019 The Third Sunday of Advent: Whom Are We Looking For?
December 8, 2019 The Second Sunday of Advent: Preparing for Christmas
December 1, 2019 The First Sunday of Advent: Commit to the Kingdom!
November 24, 2019 The Solemnity of Christ the King: The One on the Cross Next to Us
November 17, 2019 The Thirty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time: Running with the Lord
November 10, 2019 The Thirty-second Sunday of Ordinary Time: Do Not Be Afraid
November 3, 2019 The Thirty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time: Tax Collector Pt 2--Our Response to Mercy
October 27, 2019 The Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Walking Into Church
October 20, 2019 The Twenty-ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Perseverance in Prayer
October 6, 2019 The Twenty-seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time: The First Word in Respect Life
September 29, 2019 The Twenty-sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Legacy
September 22, 2019 The Twenty-fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Becoming Spiritually Savvy
September 8, 2019 The Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time: Spiritual Strength in Our Daily Lives
September 1, 2019 The Twenty-second Sunday of Ordinary Time: Humility
August 25, 2019 The Twenty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time: Embracing Our Christianity
August 18, 2019 The Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Cost of Discipleship
August 15, 2019 The Solemnity of the Assumption of teh Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven: Hyperdulia
August 11, 2019 The Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Living Faith
August 4, 2019 The Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Successful Christian
July 28, 2019 The Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Teach Us How To Pray
July 21, 2019 The Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Life in the Presence of Christ
July 14, 2019 The Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Good Samaritan Next Door
July 7, 2019 The Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Boasting in the Lord
June 30, 2019 The Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Freedom
June 23, 2019 The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of the Lord: Taken, Blessed, Broken and Given
June 16, 2019 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity: Loved, Forgiven and Empowered,
The Actions of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
June 9, 2019 The Solemnity of Pentecost: Empowered by the Spirit
June 2, 2019 The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord: Witnesses
May 26, 2019 Sixth Sunday of Easter: Three Cultures
May 19, 2019 Fifth Sunday of Easter: Behold I Make All Things New
May 12, 2019 Fourth Sunday of Easter: How to Do Your Laundry
May 5, 2019 Third Sunday of Easter: A Tale of Two Fires
April 28, 2019 Second Sunday of Easter: Mercy for Doubters
April 21, 2019 Easter Sunday: Vehicles of Divine Mercy
April 19, 2019 Good Friday Liturgy of the Veneration of the Cross: Come to the Cross
April 18, 2019 Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper: Consuming Mercy
April 14, 2019 Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion: Between Heaven and Earth
April 7, 2019 Fifth Sunday of Lent: On the Throwing of Stones
March 31, 2019 Fourth Sunday of Lent: The Prodigal Son and Beyond
March 24, 2019 Third Sunday of Lent: There Is Still Time
March 17, 2019 Second Sunday of Lent: On Being Transfigured
March 10, 2019 First Sunday of Lent: Selfishness, Power, Pride and the Journey of Our Lives
March 3, 2019 Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Some Aphorisms of the Lord
(Also link for Safe Haven Sunday)
February 24, 2019 Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time: Making His Compassion Real
February 17, 2019 Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Trust in the Lord
February 10, 2019 Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Least Likely, Perfect Choice
February 3, 2019 Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Before I formed you in the womb....
January 27, 2019 Third Sunday of Ordinary Time: Liberating Law
January 20, 2019 Second Sunday of Ordinary Time: Cana Revisited
January 13, 2019 The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord: Our Mission(s)
January 6, 2019 The Solemnity of Epiphany: The Epiphany and Prejudice
January 1, 2019 The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God: Holy Mary, Mother of God
December 30, 2018 The Feast of the Holy Family: Being a Holy Family
December 25, 2018 The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord--Christmas: The Gift of Mercy
December 23, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Advent: The Excitement
December 16, 2018 Third Sunday of Advent: What Should We Do?
December 9, 2018 Second Sunday of Advent: Our Need for a Savior
December 8, 2018 The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: God's Plan of Mercy
December 2, 2018 First Sunday of Advent: Sacred Lists
November 25, 2018 The Solemnity of Christ the King: Auctoritas
November 18, 2018 Thirty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time: Faith to the End
November 11, 2018 Thirty-second Sunday of Ordinary Time: On Impoverished Widows
November 4, 2018 Thirty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time: It's Not That Difficult
October 28, 2018 Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time: By the Side of the Road We Cry Out
October 21, 2018 Twenty-ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Authority & Service
October 14, 2018 Twenty-eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Wisdom of God
October 7, 2018 Twenty-seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time: For You, the Married
While Remaining a Faithful Catholic
September 23, 2018 Twenty-fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time: From Jealousy to Wisdom
September 16, 2018 Twenty-fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Happiest Place on Earth
September 9, 2018 Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time: He Touches Us
September 2, 2018 Twenty-second Sunday of Ordinary Time: What Comes Out of Us?
August 26, 2018 Twenty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time: Floating with the Lord
August 19, 2018 Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Tangible
August 15, 2018 Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary into Heaven: Mary, the Greatest of Us
August 12, 2018 Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: On Murmuring
August 5, 2018 Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Ya Gotta Eat
July 29, 2018 Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: God Provides More than We Could Ever Imagine
July 22, 2018 Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Justice and Integrity
July 15, 2018 Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Amos and Us--Everyday People Called to Prophesy
July 8, 2018 Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: On Being an American Catholic
July 1, 2018 Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: God Did Not Make Death
June 24, 2018 The Nativity of John the Baptist: God's Plan
June 17, 2018 Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time: God Gives the Growth
June 10, 2018 Tenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Exposing Ourselves as Christians
May 27, 2018 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity: An Invitation into Intimacy
May 27, 2018 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity: An Invitation into Intimacy
May 20, 2018 The Solemnity of Pentecost: The Power of the Spirit!!
May 13, 2018 The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord: Preach and Live Jesus Christ
May 6, 2018 The Sixth Sunday of Easter: Love and Mercy
April 29, 2018 The Fifth Sunday of Easter: May, Molly and the Experience of Christ
April 22, 2018 The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Good Shepherds
April 15, 2018 The Third Sunday of Easter: Why Evanglize?
April 8, 2018 The Second Sunday of Easter: God's Mercy Forgives Our Doubts
April 1, 2018 The Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord, Easter: The Center of the Arena
March 30, 2018 Good Friday Veneration Liturgy: Give it to Jesus
March 18, 2018 The Fifth Sunday of Lent: The Law Written in Our Hearts
March 11, 2018 The Fourth Sunday of Lent: God Is In Control
March 4, 2018 Third Sunday of Lent: The Covenant of the Ten Commandments
February 25, 2018 Second Sunday of Lent: The Covenant of Faith
February 18, 2018 First Sunday of Lent: The Rainbow and the Hound
February 11, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Unclean
February 4, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Jesus Heals
January 28, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Authority
January 21, 2018 Third Sunday of Ordinary Time: Faith Has Consequences
January 14, 2018 Second Sunday of Ordinary Time: Answering His Call
January 7, 2018 The Solemnity of the Epiphany: Homage
December 31, 2017 The Feast of the Holy Family: Praying for Our Families
December 25, 2017 The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord--Christmas: Holy Mush
December 24, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Advent: The Word in Mary's Ear and in Ours
December 17, 2017 Third Sunday of Advent: Rejoice! We Have Been Found!
December 10, 2017 Second Sunday of Advent: If We Want Change, We Need to Change
December 3, 2017 First Sunday of Advent: Hope in the CCU Waiting Room
November 19, 2017 Thirty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time: Now We Begin
November 12, 2017 Thirty-second Sunday of Ordinary Time: Using Time Wisely
November 5, 2017 Thirty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time: Call No Man Your Father
October 29, 2017 Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time: It's the Law
October 22, 2017 Twenty-ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time: God and Caesar
October 15, 2017 Twenty-eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time: ....In Him Who Strengthens us
October 8, 2017 Twenty-seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time: Wicked Larorers, St. Francis and Us
October 1, 2017 Twenty-sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Scoreboard!
September 24, 2017 Twenty-fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Graced Moments
September 17, 2017 Twenty-fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Freedom from Anger
September 10, 2017 Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time: Our Brothers' Keepers
September 3, 2017 Twenty-second Sunday of Ordinary Time: By Hope We Are Saved
August 27, 2017 Twenty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Charism of Peter
August 20, 2017 Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time: I Belong Here
August 15, 2017 Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven: Praying to Mary
August 13, 2017 Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Trust Demands Courage
August 6, 2017 Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord: Bringing the Mountain Down to the Valley
July 30, 2017 Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Wisdom
July 23, 2017 Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Weeds Among Us
July 16, 2017 Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Where Is the Seed Being Thrown?
July 9, 2017 Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Strong One
July 2, 2017 Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Hospitality: Welcoming the Lord
June 25, 2017 Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Courage to be a Witness
June 18, 2017 Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ: The Holy Presence
June 11, 2017 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity: The Mystery of God
June 4, 2017 Solemnity of Pentecost: The Work Entrusted to Us
May 28, 2017 Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord: Tell the World that Jesus Lives
May 21, 2017 Sixth Sunday of Easter: Suffering for Good
May 14, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Easter: Precious in the Eyes of the Lord
May 7, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Easter: The Voice of the Lord
April 30, 2017 Third Sunday of Easter: Word and Sacrament
April 23, 2017 Second Sunday of Easter: The Journey Through Doubts to Faith
April 16, 2017 Easter Sunday: Now We Remain
April 14, 2017 Good Friday Veneration of the Cross: Arms Outstretched Embracing Us
April 13, 2017 Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper: Eternal Father We Offer You....
April 9, 2017 Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion: Come and Celebrate Life
April 2, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Lent: Come Out of that Tomb!
March 26, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Lent: Searching for Sight
March 19, 2017 Third Sunday of Lent: We Can Be Better
March 12, 2017 Second Sunday of Lent: The Call of Abraham, the Call of Faith
March 5, 2017 First Sunday of Lent: Forty Days of Victory
February 26, 2017 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Trust in the Lord
February 19, 2017 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Law of Joy
February 12, 2017 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Surpassing the Scribes and Pharisees
February 5, 2017 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Let His Light Shine
January 29, 2017 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
January 22, 2017 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: Vocation to the Priesthood
January 15, 2017 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: There He Is. Here We Are.
January 8, 2017 The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord: All Are Welcome!
January 1, 2017 The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God: Hearing the Word of God within Her
December 25, 2016 The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, Christmas: Divine Light
December 18, 2016 Fourth Sunday of Advent: Celebrate the Child
December 11, 2016 Third Sunday of Advent: Joy
December 4, 2016 Second Sunday of Advent: Not by Appearance
November 27, 2016 First Sunday of Advent: Stay Awake and Hope
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