Diocese of Knoxville Homilies

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

Baptism of the Lord, Jan. 11, 2026 01/12/2026

Baptism of the Lord, Jan. 11, 2026 A muddy creek, the power of water, and to live in our identity. 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/39696970

Epiphany of the Lord, Jan. 4, 2026 01/05/2026

Epiphany of the Lord, Jan. 4, 2026 The longing in the human heart for God. 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/39612660

Feast of the Holy Family, Dec. 28, 2025 12/29/2025

Feast of the Holy Family, Dec. 28, 2025 The holiness of family and the fullness of the Christian life. 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/39548445

Christmas Eve Midnight Mass, Dec. 24, 2025 12/28/2025

Christmas Eve Midnight Mass, Dec. 24, 2025 A God who is one of us. Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at Christmas Midnight Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/39548350

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 21, 2025 12/22/2025

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 21, 2025 Two annunciations and a “slave of love.” 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/39493300

Third Sunday of Advent, Dec. 14, 2025 12/15/2025

Third Sunday of Advent, Dec. 14, 2025 The mountain of joy and God’s holy city. 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/39408870

Second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 7, 2025 12/08/2025

Second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 7, 2025 From the root of Jesse and fruitful life. 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/39321365

First Sunday of Advent, Nov. 30, 2025 12/01/2025

First Sunday of Advent, Nov. 30, 2025 Rejoice and run forth to meet Christ. 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/39219905

Christ the King Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 11/24/2025

Christ the King Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 When times look chaotic, remember that Christ is King. 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/39148265

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Nov. 16, 2025 11/17/2025

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Nov. 16, 2025 Recognizing the Truth and working together. 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/39057910

Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, Nov. 10, 2025 11/10/2025

Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, Nov. 10, 2025 The dedication rite of a church, playing soldier, and living stones. 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/38975780

Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, Nov. 2, 2025 11/03/2025

Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, Nov. 2, 2025 Remembering ALL who have gone before us. 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/38891120

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 26, 2025 10/27/2025

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 26, 2025 Coming to God with full humility. 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/38791190

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 19, 2025 10/20/2025

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 19, 2025 Remaining faithful and persistent in prayer. 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/38643330

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 12, 2025 10/13/2025

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 12, 2025 Do you see Christ in today’s outcasts? 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/38561645

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 5, 2025 10/06/2025

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 5, 2025 Being shaped by the Word of God. 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/38478660

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 28, 2025 09/29/2025

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 28, 2025 Failure to act and responding to the suffering of others. 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/38391775

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 21, 2025 09/22/2025

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 21, 2025 Where are you using your power, and where is more important to you? 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/38304000

Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Sept. 14, 2025 09/15/2025

Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Sept. 14, 2025 Venom, kenosis, and anti-venom. 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/38221460

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept.7, 2025 09/08/2025

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept.7, 2025 Asking good questions and spending time with God. 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/38126420

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 31, 2025 09/02/2025

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 31, 2025 Your place at the table and your mission. 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/38057095

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

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