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.
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Homily Short, 25th Sunday Ordinary Time
Watch the Homily Listen to the Homily In this homily, Father Chas reflects on the powerful truth that God’s love is offered to everyone—without exception. Whether saint or sinner, victim or offender, God desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. His love is a free gift, not…
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Homily Short, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross
Watch the Homily Listen to the Homily the theological significance of the cross in Catholicism and Christianity, emphasizing its role in convicting of sin and offering salvation through Jesus’ sacrifice. Highlighting the transformative power of the cross, turning it from a symbol of death to one of victory and healing, and stressed the importance of…
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Homily Short, 23rd Sunday Ordinary Time
Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short This passage is a reflection on Luke 14, where Jesus challenges his followers with strong language about “hating” one’s family to be his disciple. Father Chas explains that Jesus is not literally calling for hatred but is using hyperbole—much like when he spoke of cutting off…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…