Diocese of Knoxville Homilies

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

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

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Feb. 9, 2025 02/10/2025

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Feb. 9, 2025 Saying yes and letting Jesus into your boat. 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/35219995

Presentation of the Lord, Feb. 2, 2025 02/03/2025

Presentation of the Lord, Feb. 2, 2025 Waiting for the Lord in hope and sharing the light of Christ. 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/35121340

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jan. 26, 2025 01/27/2025

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jan. 26, 2025 A Jubilee message and the Body of Christ. 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/35022580

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jan. 19, 2025 01/20/2025

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jan. 19, 2025 Asking for intercession, even in the small things. 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/34918460

The Baptism of the Lord, Jan. 12, 2025 01/13/2025

The Baptism of the Lord, Jan. 12, 2025 An invitation into the water with 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/34833405

Epiphany of the Lord, Jan. 4, 2025 01/05/2025

Epiphany of the Lord, Jan. 4, 2025 The magi and journeying in hope. Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at the 5 p.m. vigil Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/34729930

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Jan. 1, 2025 01/02/2025

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Jan. 1, 2025 What we believe and what the truth means for our lives. 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/34698715

Feast of the Holy Family, Dec. 29, 2024 12/30/2024

Feast of the Holy Family, Dec. 29, 2024 A true family and living in the truth. 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/34657795

The Nativity of the Lord, Dec. 25, 2024 12/25/2024

The Nativity of the Lord, Dec. 25, 2024 Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at the Christmas Midnight Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn. /episode/index/show/dokhomilies/id/34629920

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 22, 2024 12/23/2024

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 22, 2024 Awesome, an encounter, and trusting in the Lord’s promise. 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/34574440

Gaudete Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 12/16/2024

Gaudete Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 The command to be joyful. 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/34466530

Second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 8, 2024 12/09/2024

Second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 8, 2024 Exile and the path back home. 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/34346435

First Sunday of Advent, Dec. 1, 2024 12/02/2024

First Sunday of Advent, Dec. 1, 2024 What do we do as the darkness envelops us? 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/34231725

Christ the King Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 11/25/2024

Christ the King Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 What does it mean to be king? 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/34135686

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Nov. 17, 2024 11/18/2024

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Nov. 17, 2024 Being shocked into response. 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/33971487

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Nov. 10, 2024 11/11/2024

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Nov. 10, 2024 Trust, hospitality, and giving what you have. 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/33877782

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Nov. 3, 2024 11/04/2024

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Nov. 3, 2024 Living the mystery and loving one another. 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/33772307

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 27, 2024 10/28/2024

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 27, 2024 Living in exile. 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/33639032

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