Traditions are a beautiful aspect of our Catholic faith and our lives; they can be filled with meaning and help root us in Christ. However, there are times when traditions can get in the way and hinder our growth. Such is the case in this weekend's Gospel, when the Pharisees were so attached to their traditions, that they were missing what truly mattered. Homily for Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 2, 2018, by Father Jason Kahle.

Amidst the turmoil and hurt brought about by the recent news of the Pennsylvania sexual abuse scandal, Fr. Jason offers words of encouragement and hope. St. Peter says, where sin increases, grace abounds all the more, and is plentiful. These times are hard, but we are called to echo Peter's sentiments, and follow Christ. Homily by Father Jason Kahle for August 26, 2018 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Sharing a meal is as much of a  sign of hospitality throughout our entire world today as it was long ago. It is not uncommon to see many of Jesus' teachings and even miracles take place around a meal. But as Catholics, the Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith--the most important meal we partake in each week. In the second half of a two part homily, Deacon Dan dives into what makes the Mass--particularly the Liturgy of the Eucharist--so incredible. Homily by Deacon Dan Brahier for August 19, 2018: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our lives are filled with tried and true traditions--things we can always count on. Perhaps the most important of these is our faith and  the tradition of the Mass. This week, Father Jason unpacks the Liturgy of the Word and explains the significance of the movements, readings, and prayers we pray throughout the first half of Sunday Mass. Homily for Sunday, August 12, 2018: Nineteeth Sunday in Ordinary Time

A blank canvas becomes beautiful when a masterpiece is painted, a worthless check can become priceless once a number is written in and a name is signed, common pieces of metal can be put together to create an expensive car. The meaning and purpose of something can change drastically depending on how we look at it. When we hear this week’s Gospel, do we see an occasion where a great crowd came together to share their gifts with one another, or do we see a miracle where Jesus Christ, son of God performed a beautiful miracle providing and nourishing more than 5,000 people? Perspective matters.

Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time (July 22, 2018) homily by Fr. Jason Kahle

10 years ago, Fr. Jason was ordained with 4 other young men, and the Cathedral was full to celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Orders. He references Matt Maher's song Hold Us Together and Mencius who both point to the idea that love is a common thread in individuals, and that when we love, we are our true self, which in nature reflects God.

Names mentioned

Matt Maher, Christian Songwriter

Mencius, Chinese Philosopher

Flannery O'Connor, well-known Christian writer

Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time (July 15, 2018) homily by Deacon Dan Brahier.Deacon Dan explores how "backpacking"--a common hobby for many people today--is drastically different than what Jesus instructs his disciples to do in the Gospel today. He explains how Jesus wanted to free his disciples from reliance on earthly things and unpacks four themes from today's short Gospel.

Fr. Jason Kahle's Homily for Sunday, July 8, 2018. (Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Fr. Jason Kahle's homily for Sunday, July 1st 2018.