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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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May 31, 2021, Trinity Sunday

June 01, 2021 13:21 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MB

Three, 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 MB

Languages, 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 MB

Don’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 MB

Being 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 MB

The 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 MB

Cardinal 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 MB

How 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 MB

On 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 MB

Running 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 MB

Bishop 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 MB

During 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 MB

Death 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 MB

Mud 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 MB

Idolatry, 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 MB

Parenting 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 MB

Jesus’ 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 MB

Learning 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 MB

Authority 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 MB

Rushing 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 MB

Chronos, 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 MB

The 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 MB

Knowledge 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 MB

Courage, 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 MB

God 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 MB

Bishop 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 MB

Do 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 MB

Old 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 MB

Wandering 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 MB

A 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 MB

Loving 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 MB

Don’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 MB

A 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 MB

The 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 MB

The 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 MB

Fasting, 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 MB

Tyler 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 MB

Simplicity, 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 MB

Finish 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 MB

Making 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 MB

Forgiveness 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 MB

A 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 MB

Like 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 MB

God 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 MB

How 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 MB

Fear, 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 MB

Are 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 MB

Trying 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 MB

Words, 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 MB

Freedom 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.