Today's homily is from visiting Holy Cross Father Robert Loughery, Superior of the Holy Cross Community at the University of Portland, who filled in for Father Chuck this weekend. Have you looked above the St. Elizabeth of Hungary sanctuary entrance to see the "Bread of Angels" stained glass window? Father Bob reminds us that Jesus is our bread, the ultimate source of grace and all that we need. We are called as Christians to be Christ's bread for others, bringing His healing mercy to the world.

Catholic Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 22, 2025

First Reading: Genesis 14: 18-20
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 110: 1, 2, 3, 4
Second Reading: First Corinthians 11: 23-26
Alleluia: John 6: 51
Gospel: Luke 9: 11b-17

Have you prayed to St. Anthony recently for his help in finding something lost? Jesus, the treasure we are all seeking, is hidden within each of our human "earthen vessels". The Holy Trinity is the model for our welcoming community of love, to help us when we lose our temper, patience, or hope. Listen to learn about the special x-ray vision we can use to see Jesus in others.

Note: Father Chuck gave this homily at Saturday's mass, which was also Julia's baptism. Father Chuck refers to a supplemental reading from June 13, 2025, Friday in the Tenth Week of Ordinary Time, First Reading: 2 Corinthians 4: 7-15.

What gifts are you receiving from God this Pentecost? Father Chuck continues his series of faith-filled, real stories of the Holy Spirit bringing gifts of discernment and healing all around the world. Listen to how the Lord is working through Sister Briege McKenna, O.S.C. (Sisters of St.Clare), and also through us with the gifts of Pentecost.

Catholic Mass Readings for Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025

First Reading: Acts 2: 1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 104: 1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34
Second Reading: First Corinthians 12: 3b-7, 12-13 or Romans 8: 8-17
Gospel: John 20: 19-23 or John 14: 15-16, 23b-26