Diocese of Knoxville Homilies

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

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

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

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