"Ozzy Osbourne & the Kiss Cam: Think Theologically, React Mercifully." — 17th Sun. in Ordinary Time, 7/27/25
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church — Portland, OR; Homilies
Release Date: 07/29/2025
"Bonus: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Daytime Homily" — Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mass during the day, 8/15/25
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church — Portland, OR; Homilies
Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ conquered sin and death by the power and working of the Holy Spirit, to the glory of God the Father! This double victory is for us all, and our motherly model and teacher of what it looks like is the Blessed Virgin Mary. Listen now to hear how the great things with which the Lord favored Mary—her Immaculate Conception and her Assumption—hold out hope and example for us. Catholic Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mass during the Day, August 15, 2025 First Reading: Revelation 11: 19a; 12: 1-6a, 10ab Responsorial...
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"Bonus: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Vigil Homily" — Assumption Vigil Mass, 8/14/25
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church — Portland, OR; Homilies
Fr. Chuck focuses our hearts and minds primarily on the Responsorial Psalm, Ps 132. He invites us to meditate on the refrain, which speaks of the Lord's "ark of holiness," the sacred wooden chest containing the 10 Commandments, above which God's divine presence would dwell. Speaking more generally of the symbolic, poetic, imagery of God dwelling in the Ark, Fr. Chuck explains that some Christians take it as a prophetic symbol of the Blessed Virgin Mary as she bore Christ within her womb. Further, he invites us to seek Mary's intercession that by God's grace we, too, can grow into our identity...
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"4 Facets of Faith" — 19th Sun. in Ordinary Time, 8/10/25
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church — Portland, OR; Homilies
Do you find the meaning of faith sometimes to be too big and unreachable a concept? Father Chuck helps break it down for us with an exploration of today's second reading. Let us reflect on these "4 facets of faith"—hearing God's call and obeying it, seeking God's kingdom, receiving God's gifts, and offering them back to God for the good of others. The idea for these "4 facets" arose from Fr. Chuck hearing the Formed Daily Reflection for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time by Dr. Tim Gray, President of the Augustine Institute (; ); thanks, Dr. Gray! Catholic Mass readings for...
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"Let the Peace of Christ Rule Your Hearts" — 18th Sun. in Ordinary Time, 8/03/25
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church — Portland, OR; Homilies
Did you know that St. Paul's letters were written before the gospels of the New Testament? Paul's message to the Colossians is just as applicable today as it was in the first century. He guides them to give up their divisions and put on the love of Christ. Let us pray for the word of Christ to dwell in us so we can put aside the vanities that divide us. Note: Father Chuck precedes today's homily with some interesting follow-up to last week's homily. Catholic Mass readings for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 3, 2025 First Reading: Ecclesiastes 1: 2; 2: 21-23 Responsorial...
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"Ozzy Osbourne & the Kiss Cam: Think Theologically, React Mercifully." — 17th Sun. in Ordinary Time, 7/27/25
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church — Portland, OR; Homilies
Do you tend to disregard certain current events that seem disconnected from our faith?Expanding on the Vigil Mass version, in his Sunday message, Fr. Chuck takes us on a "theological thinking" consideration of two recent events, as we keep in mind the Scripture readings for Mass about God's mercy for all. The death of Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne is one of the events. In their dark, heavy metal music can be heard a confrontation with evil, full of searching and longing that God's love can fill. The other event is the Coldplay concert "kiss cam" scandal. Instead of mocking the couple, we...
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"Christ-icism from Christ: Accept and Embrace It." — 16th Sun. in Ordinary Time, 7/20/25
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church — Portland, OR; Homilies
Why doesn't Jesus feel sorry for Martha in today's gospel reading, who is working so hard all by herself? This is another example from the scriptures of Jesus giving us, not what we want, but what we need. While there may be many things to get done, let us be open to the voice of God, and always put God in first place. Catholic Mass readings for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 20, 2025 First Reading: Genesis 18: 1-10a Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 15: 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5 Second Reading: Colossians 1: 24-28 Alleluia: Luke 8: 15 Gospel: Luke 10: 38-42
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"Good Samaritans: Mutual Good in Small Groups" — 15th Sun. in Ordinary Time, 7/13/25
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church — Portland, OR; Homilies
Do you identify with the Good Samaritan or with the robbery victim in today's gospel reading? Jesus shows us that He can be both, just as we can sometimes be a helper and sometimes need help. We have the opportunity to be Good Samaritans to one another by joining one of our new small faith and friendship groups, to help one another in our faith journey. Please see today's bulletin for more information and join us! Catholic Mass readings for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary time, July 13, 2025 Deuteronomy 30: 10-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 69: 14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36, 37 or Psalms 19: 8, 9,...
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"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...
info_outlineResponsorial Psalm: Psalms 138: 1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8
Second Reading: Colossians 2: 12-14
Alleluia: Romans 8: 15bc
Gospel: Luke 11: 1-13