Homily Shorts | St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church | Jackson, Michigan

Watch brief, shareable Homily Shorts from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Jackson, MI—quick video clips with key takeaways and scripture insights from our weekend homilies.


Watch short Sunday homily clips from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish in Jackson, MI — inspiring messages from the day’s Mass to uplift your week.

  • Homily Short, 22nd Sunday Ordinary Time

    Homily Short, 22nd Sunday Ordinary Time

    Watch the Homily Listen to the Homily In this Sunday’s homily, Father Randy reflects on Jesus’ teaching in Luke 14:1, 7-14 about humility at the Pharisees’ table. True humility is not about seeking recognition or false modesty, but about recognizing that every gift we have comes from God and that, even at our lowest, we…


  • Homily Short, 21st Sunday Ordinary Time

    Homily Short, 21st Sunday Ordinary Time

    Homily from Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Listen to the Homily In this homily for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Father Chas reflects on Jesus’ call to “strive to enter through the narrow gate.” He reminds us that salvation is not just about being a good person or identifying as Catholic in name…


  • Homily Short, 20th Sunday Ordinary Time

    Homily Short, 20th Sunday Ordinary Time

    Homily from Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Homily Short Reflection Even in the midst of storms, the fire of faith endures. Just as the coals in a fire pit can withstand heavy rain when they are gathered together, so too can we remain strong when we live our faith in community. Alone, our…


  • Homily Short, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

    Homily Short, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

    Homily from Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Homily Short Reflection In the stained glass windows of St. John Church, the South transept shows the Ascension of Jesus, and the North transept the Assumption of Mary. Both point to the same destination—heaven, body and soul. The difference? Jesus ascends by His own divine power,…


  • Homily Short, 19th Sunday Ordinary Time

    Homily Short, 19th Sunday Ordinary Time

    Watch the Homily Short: Deacon Dave Etters, Homily Short Reflection A reflection on the concept of homeland, emphasizing that our true homeland is not in this world but in communion with God, Discussing the idea of God’s mission through Jesus to restore what was lost in the beginning. Highlighting the importance of loving God and…