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, 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 27, 2026
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short God calls every one of us to follow Him, wherever we are today. This homily short invites us to move beyond simply checking boxes and ask where we can welcome Him more fully into our lives. Read the Homily Short Today’s another one of…
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Homily Short, 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 20, 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short God’s mercy and invitation to eternal life are gifts we could never earn. This Homily Short invites us to move beyond obligation, run to the Father out of love, and reflect His generosity within our families and the wider family of God. Read…
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Homily Short, 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 13, 2026
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Jesus calls us to extend to others the same mercy that God has shown us. This Homily Short explores forgiveness, our relationship with the Lord, and the freedom that begins when we surrender judgment and vengeance to Him. Read the Homily Short Now, you…
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Homily Short, 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 6, 2026
Homily Short: Fr. Chas Canoy God calls each of us to be a spiritual watchman—sharing His truth, using our blessings to build His Kingdom, and lovingly reaching out to those who are far from Christ or the Church. Who is the Holy Spirit placing on your heart today? Watch Homily Short Listen to Homily Short…
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Homily Short, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 30, 2026
Deacon Dave Etters Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short In this homily for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, we reflect on what it means to develop the mind of Christ. Peter struggled to understand the purpose of Jesus’ suffering, but God’s plan revealed a greater good: the salvation of the world.…
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Homily Short, 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 23, 2026
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Who do you say Jesus is? Father Randy reflects on recognizing Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God, and choosing to praise and trust Him—even amid weakness, uncertainty, and life’s storms. Read the Homily Short Infohere… Who do the people say…
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Homily Short, 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 16, 2026
Father Nestor Watin Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short There are no strangers in God’s Kingdom—only friends and allies we have yet to meet. This Homily Short challenges us to examine whether our worship of God is reflected in how we respect, welcome, and treat one another as brothers and sisters united…
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Homily Short, 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 9, 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Life can feel overwhelming, but Jesus is never far from us. In this Homily Short for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Father Chas reminds us to keep our eyes fixed on Christ, trust Him in the storms of life, and reach for…
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Homily Short, 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 2, 2026
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Where are you searching for satisfaction? Father Randy Koenigsknecht reminds us that only Christ can truly satisfy the deepest hunger of the human heart. Discover how Confession, the Eucharist, and trusting in God’s love can transform your life. Read the Homily Short Why do…
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Homily Short, 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 26, 2026
Deacon Dave Etters Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short The Kingdom of God is worth everything. In this Homily Short, Deacon Dave Etters explains how encountering Christ transforms our lives and invites us to place Jesus at the center of all we do. Read the Homily Short And from these two parables,…
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Homily Short, 16th Sunday Ordinary Time – July 19, 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Reflecting on the parable of the wheat and the weeds, Father Chas Canoy explains how God’s mercy allows time for conversion while assuring us that evil and suffering will not have the final word. No one is beyond God’s transformative grace, and each…
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Homily Short, 15th Sunday Ordinary Time – July 12, 2026
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Listen to the Homily Father Randy Koenigsknecht reflects on Jesus’ Parable of the Sower, challenging us to examine what kind of soil our hearts have become. It’s not enough to simply hear the Gospel or be inspired for a moment. Faith grows deeper when we put it into action through…
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Homily Short, 14th Sunday Ordinary Time – July 05, 2026
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Are you exhausted from trying to fix your life on your own? In this Sunday’s Homily Short, Father Chas explains why Jesus doesn’t ask us to solve our problems before coming to Him. Instead, Christ invites us to surrender our burdens, trust in the…
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Homily Short, 13th Sunday Ordinary Time – June 28, 2026
Deacon Dave Etters Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Jesus tells us, “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” In this Homily Short, we reflect on the fear of surrendering our lives to Christ and discover that following Him is not…
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Homily Short, 12th Sunday Ordinary Time – June 21, 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Listen to the Homily Jesus reminds us to fear no one but God, trust in His love, and boldly share the Gospel with faith, hope, and courage. Read the Homily Fear No One: Trusting Christ More Than Our Fears What does golf have to do with today’s Gospel? If…
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Homily Short, 11th Sunday Ordinary Time – June 14, 2026
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Listen to the Homily Jesus sees the crowds with compassion and calls His followers to become laborers in His harvest. In this Sunday Snippet, discover how spending time with Christ prepares ordinary people to share the Gospel and transform the world through His grace. Read the Homily Sunday Snippet: Called…
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Homily Short, Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – June 7, 2026
Deacon Dave Etters Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short What is the New Testament? In this Homily Short, discover why the Eucharist is the New Covenant of Christ and the source of communion, transformation, unity, and mission for every believer. Read the Homily Short What Is the New Testament? The Eucharist One…
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Homily Short, Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, May 31, 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short A brief reflection on the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity and how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit invite us into God’s eternal exchange of love. Read the Homily Short The Most Holy Trinity: Entering the Mystery of God’s Love Now, on…
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Homily Short, Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Reflect on Pentecost and discover how the Holy Spirit transforms hearts, brings new life, and calls each of us to become joyful witnesses of Christ. Read the Homily Short Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, and the New Life God Wants for Us Whenever we get…
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Homily Short, Ascension of our Lord, May 17, 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Listen to the Homily What does the Ascension mean for us? Discover how Jesus brings our humanity into heaven and calls us to live boldly through the power of the Holy Spirit. Read the Homily All right, the Ascension of the Lord. What’s the Ascension? The Catechism states that…
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Homily Short, Sixth Sunday Easter, May 10, 2026
Deacon Dave Etters Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short This reflection explores the final words of Jesus in John 14 and what it truly means to “keep my commandments.” Through Scripture, the wisdom of the saints, and the beauty of the Eucharist, we are reminded that God desires more than simple rule-following…
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Homily Short, Fifth Sunday Easter, May 03, 2026
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short What does God truly desire for your life? This reflection explores three powerful truths revealed in the Gospel: God wants to remove fear, draw close to you in relationship, and empower you to live a transformed life. Discover how listening to His voice can…
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Homily Short, Fourth Sunday Easter, April 26, 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Discover what it means to hear and follow the voice of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. In a world filled with noise and competing voices, learn how to recognize His call and live in the peace, joy, and abundance He desires for you. Read…
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Homily Short, Third Sunday Easter, April 19, 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Encounter the risen Christ in the story of the Road to Emmaus. This reflection reveals how Jesus remains present to us today—especially in the Eucharist—inviting us to recognize Him in the breaking of the bread. Read the Homily Short Great—here we have one…