Diocese of Knoxville Homilies
261 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHomilies from the Diocese of Knoxville's Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and other parishes.
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May 31, 2021, Trinity Sunday
June 01, 2021 13:21 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MBThree, one, and communion. 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.
May 23, 2021, Pentecost Sunday
May 24, 2021 11:30 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MBLanguages, body parts, and peace. Father David Boettner delivers the Pentecost homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.
May 16, 2021, Ascension Sunday
May 18, 2021 13:12 - 8 minutes - 7.38 MBDon’t stand still looking at the sky. Father Marcin Gladysz delivers the Ascension Sunday homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.
May 9, 2021, Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 10, 2021 12:52 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBBeing chosen and loved. Father David Boettner delivers the homily from 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
May 2, 2021, Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 03, 2021 13:28 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThe difference between membership and discipleship. Father David Boettner delivers the homily from 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
April 25, 2021, Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 26, 2021 13:03 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBCardinal Justin Rigali celebrates his 60th anniversary as a priest and reflects on what it means to be a shepherd during the 9 a.m. Good Shepherd Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.
April 18, 2021, Third Sunday of Easter
April 19, 2021 13:10 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MBHow will our meeting with Jesus look? Father Marcin Gladysz delivers the Easter Sunday homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.
April 11, 2021, Divine Mercy Sunday
April 12, 2021 14:10 - 9 minutes - 5.94 MBOn Divine Mercy Sunday, Father David Boettner delivers the homily from 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
April 4, 2021, Easter Sunday
April 06, 2021 12:42 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MBRunning to Jesus. Father Marcin Gladysz delivers the Easter Sunday homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.
April 1, 2021: Bishop update on Sunday Mass obligation
April 01, 2021 17:39 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MBBishop Richard F. Stika shares his thoughts on restoring the obligation to attend Sunday Mass beginning Pentecost weekend, May 22-23, 2021.
March 28, 2021, Palm Sunday
March 29, 2021 13:04 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBDuring Holy Week, we see our own humanity. Bishop Richard F. Stika delivers the homily at 9 a.m. Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.
March 21, 2021, Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 22, 2021 12:48 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBDeath and a new life with Jesus. 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.
March 14, 2021, Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 15, 2021 12:53 - 7 minutes - 6.62 MBMud pies, washing, and defending our faith. 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.
March 7, 2021, Third Sunday of Lent
March 08, 2021 13:50 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MBIdolatry, spring cleaning, and building to last. 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.
Feb. 28, 2021, Second Sunday of Lent
March 01, 2021 14:49 - 8 minutes - 8 MBParenting with an open hand, a rigged trial, and training for a contest. 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.
Feb. 21, 2021, First Sunday of Lent
February 22, 2021 13:54 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBJesus’ 40 days. 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.
Feb. 14, 2021, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 16, 2021 13:57 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MBLearning a new language, leprosy, and the Eucharist. 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.
Jan. 31, 2021, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 01, 2021 13:46 - 8 minutes - 8.13 MBAuthority and freedom. 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.
Jan. 24, 2021, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 25, 2021 13:49 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBRushing to answer God. 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.
Jan. 17, 2021, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 19, 2021 13:56 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MBChronos, kairos, and the call. 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.
Jan. 10, 2020, The Baptism of the Lord
January 11, 2021 14:41 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBThe power and importance of water. 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.
Jan. 3, 2021, The Epiphany of the Lord
January 04, 2021 14:11 - 7 minutes - 7.28 MBKnowledge and faith work together to guide us to Jesus. 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.
Dec. 27, 2020, Feast of the Holy Family
January 04, 2021 13:58 - 9 minutes - 8.25 MBCourage, generosity, and the common good. 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.
Dec. 20, 2020 Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 21, 2020 14:06 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MBGod wants to redeem the lost and broken. Father David Boettner delivers the homily for the fourth Sunday of Advent at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.
Bishop Stika's 35th Anniversary
December 16, 2020 15:28 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MBBishop Richard F. Stika gives the homily at the noon Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on Dec. 15, 2020, in celebration of the 35th anniversary of his priestly ordination.
Dec. 13, 2020, Third Sunday of Advent
December 14, 2020 13:47 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBDo you have joy in your faith? Father Marcin Gladysz delivers the homily for the Third Sunday of Advent at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.
Dec. 6, 2020, Second Sunday of Advent
December 07, 2020 14:05 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MBOld highways, patience, and lions. Father David Boettner delivers the homily for the second Sunday of Advent at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.
Nov. 29, 2020, First Sunday of Advent
November 30, 2020 14:17 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MBWandering to watching. Father David Boettner delivers the homily for the first Sunday of Advent at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.
Nov. 22, 2020, Christ the King Sunday
November 23, 2020 13:05 - 8 minutes - 8.15 MBA king among his people. 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.
Nov. 15, 2020, 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 16, 2020 14:19 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBLoving hands and investing for the future. 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.
Nov. 8, 2020, 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 09, 2020 15:14 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MBDon’t be surprised. Be ready. 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.
Nov. 1, 2020, Solemnity of All Saints
November 02, 2020 15:19 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBA pagan temple, a dome, and a wheelbarrow. 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.
Oct. 25, 2020, 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 26, 2020 12:51 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MBThe Knights of Columbus, a Christogram, and worshiping the Lord. 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.
Oct. 18, 2020, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 19, 2020 13:23 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MBThe healing of a nation. 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.
Oct. 11, 2020, 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 12, 2020 12:49 - 7 minutes - 6.62 MBFasting, feasting, and wedding crashers. 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.
Canon Law and the Diocesan Tribunal
October 06, 2020 17:11 - 24 minutes - 20.1 MBTyler Ross of the Diocese of Knoxville discusses canon law and the new diocesan tribunal established by Bishop Richard F. Stika
Oct. 4, 2020, 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 06, 2020 13:37 - 9 minutes - 6.34 MBSimplicity, humility, and poverty. Father David Boettner offers insight on the example of St. Francis of Assisi on his feast day. This homily was delivered during the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.
Sept. 27, 2020, 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 28, 2020 13:13 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MBFinish your work with love. 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.
Sept. 20, 2020, 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 21, 2020 13:19 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MBMaking the Kingdom of God visible. 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.
Sept. 13, 2020, 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 14, 2020 13:00 - 19 minutes - 10.8 MBForgiveness in our current times. Bishop Richard F. Stika delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.
Sept. 6, 2020, 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 08, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 5.35 MBA watchtower, the debt of love, and the process of reconciliation. 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
Aug. 30, 2020, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 31, 2020 12:23 - 10 minutes - 11.3 MBLike Peter, we are called to obedience. 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.
Aug. 23, 2020, 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 24, 2020 13:19 - 7 minutes - 4.41 MB"Who do you say that I am?" Are you ready for the answer to your questions? 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.
Aug. 16, 2020, 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 17, 2020 13:49 - 9 minutes - 5.37 MBGod can speak to all of us. Let God surprise you. Father Jhon Mario Garcia delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.
Aug. 9, 2020, 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 10, 2020 15:36 - 5 minutes - 4.21 MBHow do we react when God approaches, and why are we often terrified at this thought? Father Martin Gladysz offers perspective and insight on how faith can help us understand and not fear the hope of everlasting life.
Aug. 2, 2020, 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 03, 2020 12:09 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBFear, faith, and feeding. 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.
July 26, 2020, 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 27, 2020 13:11 - 9 minutes - 5.77 MBAre you searching for more? Jesus invites you to come and see. Father Jhon Mario Garcia delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.
July 19, 2020, 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 20, 2020 13:02 - 11 minutes - 7.02 MBTrying to understand the mind of God and the problem of evil. 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.
July 12, 2020, 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 13, 2020 12:31 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBWords, art, and fruitfulness. 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.
July 5, 2020, 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 06, 2020 12:37 - 8 minutes - 5.01 MBFreedom in a fallen world. 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.