One Sunday Three Homilies

Gain a greater perspective of the meaning of the Sunday readings by listening to three different reflections on the readings, including from our Pastors at St. Mark’s.

Easter (Vigil and Sunday Morning)

Easter Vigil: 1: Genesis 1:1—2:2; Psalm 104; 2: Genesis 22:1-18; Psalm 16; 3: Exodus 14:15—15:1; Exodus 15 (Canticle); 4: Isaiah 54:5-14; Psalm 30; 5: Isaiah 55:1-11; Isaiah 12 (Canticle); 6: Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4; Psalm 19; 7: Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28; Psalm 42; Epistle: Romans 6:3-11; Gospel: Luke 24:1-12

Easter Sunday: Isaiah 52:13—53:12; Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9; John 18:1—19:42

St. Mark's Parish

Our Encounter with the Divine

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

Easter Vigil, April 19

St. Mark's Parish

Leaving the Tomb Behind

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

Easter Sunday, April 20

Something Happened on Easter!

by Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire Ministries

April 20, 2025: Dr. Cynthia Bailey Manns Preaches for Easter Sunday

Good Friday - April 18, 2025

Isaiah 52:13—53:12; Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9; John 18:1—19:42

St. Mark's Parish

What Drives Me: Fear or Faith?

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

Gospel Reflection for Good Friday

by Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire Ministries

April 18, 2025: Sister Norma Pimentel Preaches for Good Friday

Holy Thursday - April 17, 2025

Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15

St. Mark's Parish

Do This in Memory of Me

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

Gospel Reflection for Holy Thursday

by Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire Ministries

April 17, 2025 Kathleen Dorsey Bellow Preaches for Holy Thursday

Palm Sunday - April 13, 2025

Luke 19:28-40; Isaiah 50:4-7; Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24; Philippians 2:6-11; Luke 22:14—23:56

St. Mark's Parish

Today you will be with me in Paradise

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

The Forgiveness of Sinners

by Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire Ministries

April 13, 2025: Anne Arabome, SSS preaches for Palm Sunday

Fifth Sunday of Lent - April 6, 2025 (Third Scrutiny)

Ezekiel 37:12-14; Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; Romans 8:8-11; John 11:1-45

St. Mark's Parish

Finding Grace in the Grief: Experiencing the Resurrection

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

Is Death the End?

by Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire Ministries

JoAnn Melina Lopez Preaches for the Fifth Sunday of Lent

Fourth Sunday of Lent - March 30, 2025 (Second Scrutiny)

1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41

St. Mark's Parish

Learning to see with Jesus

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

I Was Blind and Now I See

by Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire Ministries

Sr. Nicole Trahan, FMI Preaches for the Fourth Sunday of Lent (Second Scrutiny)

Third Sunday of Lent - March 23, 2025 (First Scrutiny)

Exodus 17:3-7; Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Romans 5:1-2, 5-8; John 4:5-42

St. Mark's Parish

The Divine Need: Jesus' Invitation to Deeper Connection

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

Bishop Barron on The Woman at the Well

by Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire Ministries

Valerie D. Lewis-Mosley, RN, OPA Preaches for the Third Sunday of Lent (First Scrutiny)

Second Sunday of Lent - March 16, 2025

Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 9:28-36

St. Mark's Parish

Transforming Our Lives on the Mountaintop

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

When the Eternal Breaks Through

by Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire Ministries

March 16, 2025: Mayella Vasquez Preaches for the Second Sunday of Lent

First Sunday of Lent - March 9, 2025

Deuteronomy 26:4-10; Psalm 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 ; Romans 10:8-13; Luke 4:1-13

St. Mark's Parish

Embracing the Freedom God Desires for Us

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

Three Questions to Ask Yourself During Lent

by Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire Ministries

March 9, 2025: Ana Gonzalez, OP Preaches for the First Sunday of Lent

Ash Wednesday - March 5, 2025

Joel 2:12-18; Psalm 51; 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

St. Mark's Parish

Experiencing the Joy of the Resurrection through Quiet Preparation

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

Ash Wednesday Gospel reflection

by Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire Ministries

March 5, 2025: Dr. Jessie Thomas Preaches for Ash Wednesday

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time - March 2, 2025

Sirach 27:4-7; Psalm 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16; 1 Corinthians 15:54-58; Luke 6:39-45

St. Mark's Parish

Bearing Good Fruit in Christ

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

The Revolution of the Resurrection

by Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire Ministries

March 2, 2025: Sister Quincy Howard, OP Preaches for the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - Feb 23, 2025

1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-25; Psalm 103; 1 Corinthians 15:45-49; Luke 6:27-38.

St. Mark's Parish

Love, and the Counter-Culture of Christ

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

Give Expecting Nothing Back

by Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire Ministries

February 23, 2025: Diana Macalintal Preaches for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Feb 16, 2025

Jeremiah 17:5-8; Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 & 6; 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20; Luke 6:17, 20-26

St. Mark's Parish

Trust in God & Resurrection Graces

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

Place Your Heart in God

by Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire Ministries

February 16, 2025: Julia Murphy Preaches for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Feb 9, 2025

Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8; Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11

St. Mark's Parish

From Inadequacy to Mission: Responding to God's Call

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

Graced Sinners on Mission

by Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire Ministries

February 9, 2025: Leah Sealey Preaches for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord - Feb 2, 2025

Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 24:7, 8, 9, 10; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32

St. Mark's Parish

It is good Lord, that we are here

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

God Returns to His Temple

by Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire Ministries

February 2, 2025: Anna Robertson Preaches for the Feast of the Presentation

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Jan 26, 2025

Nehemiah 8:2-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12-30; Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21

St. Mark's Parish

Healing Divisions: The Call for a Unified Body of Christ

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

You Can’t Give What You Don’t Have

by Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire Ministries

January 26, 2025: Pilar Siman Preaches for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Jan 19, 2025

Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 96; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; John 2:1-12

St. Mark's Parish

Ordinary Miracles

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

The Marriage of Divinity and Humanity

by Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire Ministries

January 19, 2025: Claire Erlenborn Preaches for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord - Jan 12, 2025

Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; Psalm 104:1b-2, 3-4, 24-25, 27-28, 29-30 ; Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

St. Mark's Parish

The Spirit Poured Out: Embracing the Divine in Our Human Journey

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

Why Was Jesus Baptized?

by Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire Ministries

January 12, 2025: Julia Louise Morrow Preaches for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

Feast of the Epiphany of our Lord - Jan 5, 2025

Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12