In this homily reflection for Sept. 13, 2026, the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Archbishop Weisenburger recalls the moment that St. John Paul II called his would-be assassin “a brother whom I have pardoned.” It was an extraordinary act of mercy that powerfully reflects this week's Gospel on forgiveness. May we always follow that same path of mercy over resentment and forgiveness over revenge.

When someone hurts us, we can respond in the way of the world or act according to the Gospel. In this homily reflection for September 6, 2026, the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Archbishop Weisenburger shares Jesus' call for us to resist the kind of anger that seeks revenge, in favor of a love that seeks conversion, reconciliation, and growth in holiness for both parties.

The Gospel for August 30, 2026, the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, reminds us that being a disciple means “falling in line” behind Jesus and following Him through both the joys and sacrifices of life. May we trust Him enough to follow wherever He leads.

In this homily reflection for August 23, 2026, the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Archbishop Weisenburger recalls the time a seminary professor asked him an unexpected question: “What do YOU think?” In a similar way, Jesus asks us: “Who do you say that I am?” Like Peter, may we have the grace to answer with clarity and conviction.

What can an outsider teach us about great faith? In this homily for August 16, 2026, the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Archbishop Weisenburger reflects on the example of the Canaanite woman who pleads with Jesus to heal her daughter. May we approach the Lord every day with that same persistence, trust, and faith.

Like Peter, we can become overwhelmed when we take our eyes off Jesus and focus only on the storms around us. But in this homily reflection for August 9, 2026, the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Archbishop Weisenburger reminds us that Jesus is always near, extending His hand and calling us back to faith. May we have the courage to look to Him and proclaim: “Truly, you are the Son of God.”

"Give them some food yourselves.” As always, Jesus’ words to His disciples are also His words to us. In the Gospel reading for August 2, 2026, the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we are called not only to receive Christ ourselves in the Eucharist, but also to recognize and serve Him in those who hunger and need our care.

Every year, July 26 is a special day for Catholics across the Archdiocese of Detroit as we celebrate the Solemnity of St. Anne, our patroness. In this weekend's homily reflection, Archbishop Weisenburger points to her story as a reminder that God fulfills His promises in His perfect time and invites us to place our hope ever more fully in Him. St. Anne, pray for us!

The parable of the weeds and wheat reminds us that good and evil often grow side by side in our world. But even in a world marked by sin and suffering, God remains at work, nurturing what is good and leading all things toward redemption.

In this homily reflection for July 12, 2026, the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Archbishop Weisenburger reminds us that God scatters His grace with astonishing generosity. May our hearts be fertile soil for His Word, and may we sow our own seeds of faith with the same generosity, trusting that God will bring forth an abundant harvest.