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Diocese of Knoxville Homilies

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

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Episodes

Third Sunday of Easter, April 14, 2024

April 15, 2024 18:27 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MB

The testimony of witnesses. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 11 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Divine Mercy Sunday, April 7, 2024

April 08, 2024 11:48 - 7 minutes - 6.48 MB

Fear, forgiveness, and peace. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Easter Sunday, Mar. 31, 2024

April 02, 2024 13:03 - 7 minutes - 6.82 MB

The mystery of the Resurrection. Father David Boettner delivers the Easter homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Palm Sunday, Mar. 24, 2024

March 25, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutes - 4.6 MB

A broken jar, an extravagant gift, and a secret. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Fifth Sunday of Lent, Mar. 17, 2024

March 19, 2024 13:09 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MB

What makes you cry? Do you believe this? An invitation. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Laetare Sunday, Mar. 10, 2024

March 11, 2024 12:56 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

Learning to see, being humble, and having a good sense of humor. Father Marcin Gladysz delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Third Sunday of Lent, Mar. 3, 2024

March 04, 2024 13:46 - 8 minutes - 8.13 MB

The things you have to, the things you want to do, and the things you ought to do. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Second Sunday of Lent, Feb. 25, 2024

February 26, 2024 12:30 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MB

Three tents, knowing the ending, and is God for us? Father David Boettner delivers the homily at 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

First Sunday of Lent, Feb. 18, 2024

February 20, 2024 13:38 - 6 minutes - 6.39 MB

In the desert. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024

February 16, 2024 13:28 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MB

What time is it? HALT. Grace. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 8:05 a.m. Ash Wednesday Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Feb. 11, 2024

February 12, 2024 13:28 - 6 minutes - 5.52 MB

Physical illness, spiritual illness, and healing. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Feb. 4, 2024

February 08, 2024 13:44 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MB

Finding the place of prayer. Father Marcin Gladysz delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jan. 28, 2024

January 29, 2024 14:33 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MB

Favorite teachers, unclean spirits, and the voice of authority. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jan. 21, 2024

January 22, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.42 MB

Snow days, second chances, and Zebedee. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jan. 14, 2024

January 16, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutes - 6.31 MB

Your call to holiness. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Epiphany of the Lord, Jan. 7, 2024

January 08, 2024 13:53 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MB

Finding the stars that guide to Christ. Father Marcin Gladysz delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Feast of the Holy Family, Dec. 31, 2023

January 03, 2024 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MB

How do you build a holy family? Father Marcin Gladysz delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 24, 2023

January 02, 2024 14:02 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

The earthquakes of life and saying yes to God. Father Marcin Gladysz delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Third Sunday of Advent, Dec. 17, 2023

December 18, 2023 12:38 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

Rejoice always, even when it’s not easy. Father Marcin Gladysz delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

2nd Sunday of Advent, Dec. 10, 2023

December 11, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.29 MB

Role models of preparation: Mary, Joseph, and John the Baptist. Father Marcin Gladysz delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

1st Sunday of Advent, Dec. 3, 2023

December 04, 2023 12:30 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MB

A time of preparation, not celebration. Father Marcin Gladysz delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Nov. 26, 2023, Christ the King Sunday

November 27, 2023 13:00 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MB

What does God think? Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Nov. 19, 2023, 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 20, 2023 14:54 - 7 minutes - 6.71 MB

What is in your wallet? What time is it? And what is stopping you? Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Nov. 12, 2023, 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 13, 2023 13:44 - 7 minutes - 7.1 MB

Keeping the light burning. Father Jhon Mario Garcia delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Nov. 5, 2023, 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 06, 2023 12:30 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MB

The titles Priest, Pharisee, and Christian. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Oct. 29, 2023, 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 30, 2023 12:36 - 6 minutes - 6.26 MB

Freedom and God’s love. Father Marcin Gladysz delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Oct. 22, 2023, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 23, 2023 12:31 - 7 minutes - 6.58 MB

King Cyrus, gratitude, and reflecting the image of God. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Oct. 15, 2023, 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 16, 2023 18:14 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MB

Imagination, holy indifference, and an invitation you shouldn’t ignore. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Oct. 8, 2023, 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 09, 2023 12:36 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MB

Two letters, two vineyards, and a choice. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Oct. 1, 2023, 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 02, 2023 14:51 - 6 minutes - 5.65 MB

Answering the call immediately. Father Marcin Gladysz delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass, celebrating the Blue Mass in honor of first responders, at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Sept. 24, 2023, 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 25, 2023 12:30 - 7 minutes - 7.06 MB

A denarius, comparison, and God’s ways. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Sept. 17, 2023, 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 18, 2023 12:37 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Witnessing on college campuses. Father Michael Drea, the national chaplain for mission development for FOCUS, delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Sept. 10, 2023, 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 11, 2023 12:48 - 8 minutes - 7.66 MB

Praying and loving together as a family. Father Marcin Gladysz delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Sept. 3, 2023, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 05, 2023 13:05 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MB

What does it profit us ? Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Aug. 27, 2023, 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 28, 2023 12:55 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Idolatry, a confession, and keys. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Aug. 20, 2023, 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 21, 2023 13:22 - 8 minutes - 7.9 MB

A house for all people.  Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Aug. 13, 2023, 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 14, 2023 12:39 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MB

Let Jesus in your boat. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Aug. 6, 2023, Transfiguration of the Lord

August 07, 2023 12:40 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Putting the mountain top experience to use. Deacon Bo Beaty delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

July 30, 2023, 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 31, 2023 13:03 - 10 minutes - 9.24 MB

In search of truth, goodness, and beauty. Father Drew Crabtree delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

July 23, 2023, 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 24, 2023 14:17 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

The merciful reaction of a powerful man. Deacon Bo Beaty delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

July 16, 2023, 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 17, 2023 13:41 - 7 minutes - 5.97 MB

Father Martin asks, "Will you remember my homily?"  Advice on how to live the Gospel in the week ahead. 

July 9, 2023, 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 10, 2023 12:01 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MB

Intelligence, pride, and a warning. Deacon Bo Beaty delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

July 2, 2023, 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 03, 2023 12:28 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MB

Following Jesus is worth it. Deacon Bo Beaty delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

June 25, 2023, 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

June 26, 2023 12:46 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MB

Witness and happiness. Father Marcin Gladysz delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

June 18, 2023, 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

June 19, 2023 12:27 - 7 minutes - 7.25 MB

Shepherdless sheep, a question mark, and a gift to share. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

June 11, 2023, Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

June 12, 2023 11:22 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

The greatest love story. Father Ben Horn from the Diocese of Lexington delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

June 4, 2023, Holy Trinity Sunday

June 06, 2023 13:13 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MB

Envisioning the life of God. Father Jhon Mario Garcia delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

May 28, 2023, Pentecost Sunday

May 29, 2023 12:41 - 8 minutes - 7.67 MB

The Church: One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

May 21, 2023, Ascension of the Lord

May 23, 2023 13:51 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MB

Are you ready to go to heaven? Father Marcin Gladysz delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville , Tenn.

May 14, 2023, Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 15, 2023 12:55 - 8 minutes - 7.34 MB

Gifts from our mothers – faith, hope, and love.  Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.