Deacon Alex Solsma's homily for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). It was given during a Mass at Saint Agnes Catholic Church in West Chester, Pennsylvania, on February 1, 2026.

Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12a; Psalm 146

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This podcast features homilies from Deacon Alex Solsma.

Solsma was ordained as a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Arlington on April 26, 2025. He has been a seminarian for the Diocese of Arlington studying at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia since August of 2021.

As part of the training and preparation process for ordination to the priesthood, transitional deacons continue to take classes but also work in parishes to gain pastoral experience. God willing, Deacon Solsma will be ordained to the priesthood in June of 2026.

Deacon Alex Solsma's homily for the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year A). It was given on January 25, 2026. Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23

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This podcast features homilies from Deacon Alex Solsma.

Solsma was ordained as a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Arlington on April 26, 2025. He has been a seminarian for the Diocese of Arlington studying at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia since August of 2021.

As part of the training and preparation process for ordination to the priesthood, transitional deacons continue to take classes but also work in parishes to gain pastoral experience. God willing, Deacon Solsma will be ordained to the priesthood in June of 2026.

Deacon Alex Solsma's homily for the Solemnity of Saint Agnes. It was given during a Mass at Saint Agnes Catholic Church in West Chester, Pennsylvania, on January 17, 2026. The parish celebrated its patronal feast at the Saturday evening and Sunday Masses.

Gospel: Matthew 13:44-46, First Reading: Song of Songs 8:6-7, Psalm 23, Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

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This podcast features homilies from Deacon Alex Solsma.

Solsma was ordained as a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Arlington on April 26, 2025. He has been a seminarian for the Diocese of Arlington studying at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia since August of 2021.

As part of the training and preparation process for ordination to the priesthood, transitional deacons continue to take classes but also work in parishes to gain pastoral experience. God willing, Deacon Solsma will be ordained to the priesthood in June of 2026.

Deacon Alex Solsma's Christmas homily that was given during a Mass at Saint Timothy Catholic Church in Chantilly, Virginia, on December 26, 2025.

Gospel: John 1:1-18 (The Nativity of the Lord: Mass During the Day Readings)

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This podcast features homilies from Deacon Alex Solsma.

Solsma was ordained as a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Arlington on April 26, 2025. He has been a seminarian for the Diocese of Arlington studying at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia since August of 2021.

As part of the training and preparation process for ordination to the priesthood, transitional deacons continue to take classes but also work in parishes to gain pastoral experience. God willing, Deacon Solsma will be ordained to the priesthood in June of 2026.

Deacon Alex Solsma's homily for the Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year A). It was given during a Mass at Saint Timothy Catholic Church in Chantilly, Virginia, on December 21, 2025.

Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24; Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 24; Second Reading: Romans 1:1-7

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This podcast features homilies from Deacon Alex Solsma.

Solsma was ordained as a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Arlington on April 26, 2025. He has been a seminarian for the Diocese of Arlington studying at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia since August of 2021.

As part of the training and preparation process for ordination to the priesthood, transitional deacons continue to take classes but also work in parishes to gain pastoral experience. God willing, Deacon Solsma will be ordained to the priesthood in June of 2026.

Deacon Alex Solsma's homily for the Second Sunday of Advent (Year A). It was given during a Mass at Saint Agnes Catholic Church in West Chester, Pennsylvania, on December 7, 2025.

Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12; First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10

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This podcast features homilies from Deacon Alex Solsma.

Solsma was ordained as a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Arlington on April 26, 2025. He has been a seminarian for the Diocese of Arlington studying at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia since August of 2021.

As part of the training and preparation process for ordination to the priesthood, transitional deacons continue to take classes but also work in parishes to gain pastoral experience. God willing, Deacon Solsma will be ordained to the priesthood in June of 2026.

Deacon Alex Solsma's homily for the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). It was given during a Mass at Saint Agnes Catholic Church in West Chester, Pennsylvania, on November 16, 2025.

Gospel: Luke 21:5-19, Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12

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This podcast features homilies from Deacon Alex Solsma.

Solsma was ordained as a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Arlington on April 26, 2025. He has been a seminarian for the Diocese of Arlington studying at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia since August of 2021.

As part of the training and preparation process for ordination to the priesthood, transitional deacons continue to take classes but also work in parishes to gain pastoral experience. God willing, Deacon Solsma will be ordained to the priesthood in June of 2026.

Deacon Alex Solsma's homily for the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. It was given during a Mass at Saint Timothy Catholic Church in Chantilly, Virginia, on November 9, 2025.

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17

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This podcast features homilies from Deacon Alex Solsma.

Solsma was ordained as a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Arlington on April 26, 2025. He has been a seminarian for the Diocese of Arlington studying at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia since August of 2021.

As part of the training and preparation process for ordination to the priesthood, transitional deacons continue to take classes but also work in parishes to gain pastoral experience. God willing, Deacon Solsma will be ordained to the priesthood in June of 2026.

Deacon Alex Solsma's homily for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). It was given during a Mass at Saint Agnes Catholic Church in West Chester, Pennsylvania, on October 26, 2025.

Gospel: Luke 18:9-14, First Reading: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18, Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

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This podcast features homilies from Deacon Alex Solsma.

Solsma was ordained as a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Arlington on April 26, 2025. He has been a seminarian for the Diocese of Arlington studying at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia since August of 2021.

As part of the training and preparation process for ordination to the priesthood, transitional deacons continue to take classes but also work in parishes to gain pastoral experience. God willing, Deacon Solsma will be ordained to the priesthood in June of 2026.

Deacon Alex Solsma's homily for the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). It was given during a Mass at Saint Agnes Catholic Church in West Chester, Pennsylvania, on October 5, 2025.

Gospel: Luke 17:5-10, First Reading: Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4, Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:6-8

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This podcast features homilies from Deacon Alex Solsma.

Solsma was ordained as a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Arlington on April 26, 2025. He has been a seminarian for the Diocese of Arlington studying at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia since August of 2021.

As part of the training and preparation process for ordination to the priesthood, transitional deacons continue to take classes but also work in parishes to gain pastoral experience. God willing, Deacon Solsma will be ordained to the priesthood in June of 2026.