"Christ's Consolingly Odd Choice of Sts. Peter and Paul" — Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles, 6/29/25
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church — Portland, OR; Homilies
Release Date: 06/30/2025
"God Wrestles Our Hearts So His Peace Might Control Them: 2 Distinct Homilies" — 14th Sun. in Ordinary Time, 7/5/25 & 7/6/25
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church — Portland, OR; Homilies
Listeners are doubly blessed this week! We've put the 4pm Saturday Vigil Mass homily and the 9am Sunday Mass homily in a combined recording as one episode. Fr. Chuck told very different stories in the Saturday homily compared to the Sunday versions, and he encourages Saturday Mass participants to hear what the Sunday Mass participants heard, and vice versa. An interlude of about 8 seconds of silence separates the homilies, with the 9am version starting at the 14-minute-and-20-second mark in the recording. Father Chuck's homilies center on the meaning of today's Gospel Acclamation, "Let...
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"Christ's Consolingly Odd Choice of Sts. Peter and Paul" — Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles, 6/29/25
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church — Portland, OR; Homilies
Why do you think Jesus picked Peter to be the first leader of His church over John, the "beloved disciple"? Paul was a former persecutor of Jesus's followers, while Peter denied Jesus three times, yet God chose them. Father Chuck shares some insights on how we too are called to share our strengths and weaknesses to continue God's work on earth. Catholic Mass readings for Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles , June 29, 2025 First: Acts 12: 1-11 Psalm: Psalms 34: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Second: Second Timothy 4: 6-8, 17-18 Alleluia: Matthew 16: 18 Gospel: Matthew 16: 13-19...
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"Corpus Christi—Heavenly Nourishment for Self-Giving Service on Earth", Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Solemnity, 6/22/25
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church — Portland, OR; Homilies
Today's homily is from visiting Holy Cross Father Robert Loughery, Superior of the Holy Cross Community at the University of Portland, who filled in for Father Chuck this weekend. Have you looked above the St. Elizabeth of Hungary sanctuary entrance to see the "Bread of Angels" stained glass window? Father Bob reminds us that Jesus is our bread, the ultimate source of grace and all that we need. We are called as Christians to be Christ's bread for others, bringing His healing mercy to the world. Catholic Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 22, 2025...
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"The Trinity's Treasure in Jars of Clay" — Holy Trinity Sunday, 06/15/25
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church — Portland, OR; Homilies
Have you prayed to St. Anthony recently for his help in finding something lost? Jesus, the treasure we are all seeking, is hidden within each of our human "earthen vessels". The Holy Trinity is the model for our welcoming community of love, to help us when we lose our temper, patience, or hope. Listen to learn about the special x-ray vision we can use to see Jesus in others. Note: Father Chuck gave this homily at Saturday's mass, which was also Julia's baptism. Father Chuck refers to a supplemental reading from June 13, 2025, Friday in the Tenth Week of Ordinary Time, First Reading: 2...
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"Pentecost 2025 — More Holy Spirit Stories" — Pentecost Sunday, 06/08/25
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church — Portland, OR; Homilies
What gifts are you receiving from God this Pentecost? Father Chuck continues his series of faith-filled, real stories of the Holy Spirit bringing gifts of discernment and healing all around the world. Listen to how the Lord is working through Sister Briege McKenna, O.S.C. (Sisters of St.Clare), and also through us with the gifts of Pentecost. Catholic Mass Readings for Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025 First Reading: Acts 2: 1-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 104: 1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 Second Reading: First Corinthians 12: 3b-7, 12-13 or Romans 8: 8-17 Gospel: John 20: 19-23 or John 14:...
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"The Ascension Promise in Everyday Life" — Ascension Sunday, 06/01/25
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church — Portland, OR; Homilies
When you read or think about the Ascension of our Lord, do you picture Jesus looking up to heaven? That is how He often appears in artwork, but Father Chuck asks us to look at this Sunday's bulletin. It features an image of showing Jesus looking down with his arms wide open (photo by Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P.). We know that Jesus is looking at us with his arms wide open, continually pouring out the Holy Spirit. All we need to do is surrender to His love. Catholic Mass readings for Ascension Sunday, June 1, 2025 First Reading: Acts 1: 1-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 47: 2-3, 6-7,...
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"Fun and Real Stories of the Holy Spirit" — 6th Sunday of Easter, 05/25/25
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church — Portland, OR; Homilies
How do we recognize God's voice in our lives? Jesus promises in today's Gospel that the Holy Spirit will be "Advocate" and teacher, for us and Jayden Raphael as he receives the grace of Baptism today. Father Chuck shares some inspiring stories of the workings of the Holy Spirit in his life in today's homily. Gospel Catholic Mass readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 25, 2025 First Reading: Acts 15: 1-2, 22-29 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 67: 2-3, 5, 6 and 8 Second Reading: Revelation 21: 10-14, 22-23 Alleluia: John 14: 23 Gospel: John 14: 23-29
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"Thoughts on Pope Leo and on Being Catholic Now" — 5th Sunday of Easter, 05/18/25
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church — Portland, OR; Homilies
Bishop Peter Smith fills in for Father Chuck with this homily on his insights about the election of Pope Leo and his reflections on today's second reading. Did you know that the Holy Spirit is at work in our archdiocese, bringing an increased interest in the Catholic Church, particularly from young men? Our choosing to follow God will bring us to the new heaven and new earth when all creation is renewed. Catholic Mass readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 18, 2025 First Reading: Acts 14: 21-27 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145: 8-9, 10-11, 12-13 Second Reading: Revelation...
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"Bonus — Mother's Day, Good Shepherd Sunday on May 11 . . . *2014* (from Our Lady of the Lake's homily archive)"
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church — Portland, OR; Homilies
We're posting this "Bonus" homily in place of the talk Father Chuck gave this Sunday about the Archbishop's Appeal. Father Chuck gave this homily in 2014 on the Fourth Sunday of Easter, which the Church observes as "Good Shepherd Sunday" It was also Mother's Day and was on May 11, just like this year. He preached this homily as Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Lake Oswego. Since this archive homily only refers to the Good Shepherd theme and since the readings from 2014 were different from this year's, we're not listing the readings. Please enjoy this...
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"Turned Upside-Right by the Blood of Christ" — 3rd Sunday of Easter, 05/04/25
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church — Portland, OR; Homilies
Have you ever rejoiced to be "worthy to suffer dishonor"? While the Sanhedrin feared Jesus's blood in today's first reading, we join the apostles in welcoming it as a sign of His love and sacrifice. Jesus's blood transforms and renews us through the Eucharist so we can share His love with the world. Catholic Mass readings for the third Sunday of Easter, May 4, 2025 First Reading: Acts 5: 27-32, 40b-41 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 30: 2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13 Second Reading: Revelation 5: 11-14 Gospel: John 21: 1-19
info_outlineWhy do you think Jesus picked Peter to be the first leader of His church over John, the "beloved disciple"? Paul was a former persecutor of Jesus's followers, while Peter denied Jesus three times, yet God chose them. Father Chuck shares some insights on how we too are called to share our strengths and weaknesses to continue God's work on earth.
Catholic Mass readings for Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles , June 29, 2025
First: Acts 12: 1-11
Psalm: Psalms 34: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Second: Second Timothy 4: 6-8, 17-18
Alleluia: Matthew 16: 18
Gospel: Matthew 16: 13-19