Diocese of Knoxville Homilies

Homilies from the Diocese of Knoxville's Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and other parishes.

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 24, 2025 08/25/2025

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 24, 2025 Running the race. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/37945305

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 17, 2025 08/18/2025

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 17, 2025 Accepting the truth and proclaiming the truth is not easy. Father Marcin Gladysz delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/37859830

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 10, 2025 08/11/2025

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 10, 2025 Obedience, a sojourn, and new life. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/37757070

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 3, 2025 08/04/2025

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 3, 2025 Letting go of attachments and finding security in the Lord. Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at the 11 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/37661790

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 27, 2025 07/28/2025

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 27, 2025 The ways we connect and communicate with God. Father Danny Herman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/37576330

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 20, 2025 07/21/2025

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 20, 2025 Hospitality, atonement, and hope. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/37478955

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 13, 2025 07/14/2025

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 13, 2025 How to help and how to receive help. Father Marcin Gladysz delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/37397940

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 6, 2025 07/07/2025

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 6, 2025 A plan for life and spiritual success. Father Danny Herman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/37304220

Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, June 29, 2025 06/30/2025

Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, June 29, 2025 United by mission and grace. Father Jhon Mario Garcia delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/37216855

Corpus Christi, June 22, 2025 06/23/2025

Corpus Christi, June 22, 2025 Practicing what we believe. Father Danny Herman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/37111150

Trinity Sunday, June 15, 2025 06/16/2025

Trinity Sunday, June 15, 2025 A relatable God. Father Danny Herman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/37023390

Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025 06/09/2025

Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025 Peace and renewing the face of the earth. Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/36915985

Ascension Sunday, June 1, 2025 06/09/2025

Ascension Sunday, June 1, 2025 A message in a bottle, a window, and water and wine. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/36915915

Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 25, 2025 05/26/2025

Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 25, 2025 Making way for the new. Father Danny Herman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/36711480

Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 18, 2025 05/19/2025

Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 18, 2025 Barnabus, unity and charity, and opening doors. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/36622435

Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 11, 2025 05/12/2025

Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 11, 2025 Voices, shepherds, and the one Good Shepherd. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/36525465

Third Sunday of Easter, May 4, 2025 05/05/2025

Third Sunday of Easter, May 4, 2025 The primacy of Peter, the primacy of love, and a command. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/36430935

Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, 2025 04/28/2025

Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, 2025 Transformed and empowered to take on today’s challenges. Father Jhon Mario Garcia delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/36331395

Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 04/21/2025

Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 Darkness, confusion, and doubt transformed into joy. Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at the 11 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/36242175

Easter Vigil, April 19, 2025 04/21/2025

Easter Vigil, April 19, 2025 Remember when…? Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at the Easter Vigil Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/36239785

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, April 13, 2025 04/14/2025

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, April 13, 2025 Participating in the Gospel and our part in the story of salvation . Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/36119005

Fifth Sunday of Lent, April 6, 2025 04/07/2025

Fifth Sunday of Lent, April 6, 2025 Seeing past our labels and knowing our true identity. Father Danny Herman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/36034660

Laetare Sunday, March 30, 2025 03/31/2025

Laetare Sunday, March 30, 2025 Unreasonable hospitality, unreasonable faith. Father Danny Herman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/35928515

Third Sunday of Lent, March 23, 2025 03/24/2025

Third Sunday of Lent, March 23, 2025 Cool water, thirst, and living well. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/35834340

Second Sunday of Lent, March 16, 2025 03/17/2025

Second Sunday of Lent, March 16, 2025 Suffering and hope. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/35723950

First Sunday of Lent, March 9, 2025 03/10/2025

First Sunday of Lent, March 9, 2025 Reclaiming the hunger for holiness. Father Danny Herman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/35604995

Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025 03/07/2025

Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025 The Father is inviting you home. Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at the noon Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/35573995

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, March 2, 2025 03/03/2025

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, March 2, 2025 How our words matter. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/35509575

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Feb. 23, 2025 02/24/2025

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Feb. 23, 2025 Are you David or Saul? Father Danny Herman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/35400135

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Feb. 16, 2025 02/17/2025

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Feb. 16, 2025 Avoiding vice or striving for virtue? Father Danny Herman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/35311905

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