SFU Homilies

Fr. Jason preaches about the beginning of Lent and how Jesus desires us to encounter him in his scriptures. 

Fr. Malachi preaches that the Apostles in their humanity want to be honored, but that we are truly called to honor God first. 

Fr. Malachi preaches about the Mission of Jesus, to suffer and die for our salvation and that we too have a mission, to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him.

Fr. Jason preaches about how Jesus is the Lord of miracles and that he desires us to turn to him and chase after him more deeply, especially in the Eucharist. 

Fr. Jason preaches on the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. He encourages us to reflect upon what is holding us back from a deeper relationship with God. 

Fr. Stephen preaches on the Feast Day of St. Clare at the Poor Clare Monastery of St. Clare in Langhorne, PA - https://poorclarepa.org/ 

Fr. Stephen Preaches on the privledge of poverty that St. Clare held so dear, that we may be materially poor but rich in virtues. He preaches at the Poor Clare Monastery of St. Clare in Langhorne, PA - https://poorclarepa.org/ 

Fr. Stephen preaches about St. Clare and her intercession for healing. He preaches at the Poor Clare Monastery of St. Clare in Langhorne, PA - https://poorclarepa.org/ 

Fr. Stephen preaches on following in the footprints of Jesus Christ. He preaches at the Poor Clare Monastery of St. Clare in Langhorne, PA - https://poorclarepa.org/ 

Fr. Jason preaches about repentance, about turning away from sin and turning towards God.

Fr. David preaches about slowing down this advent season. 

Fr. David preaches on the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fr. Stephen preaches about Our Lady of the Rosary at the Carmelite Monastery in Loretto. 

Fr. David preaches about letting Jesus' mindset be our motivation

Fr. Malachi preaches about the parable of the workers in the vineyard

Fr. David preaches about how God sees that everyone is worth saving and that He desires us to seek to reconcile with others, especially when we are sinned against. 

Fr. Jason preaches about putting Jesus first in our lives

Fr. Malachi preaches on Divine Mercy Sunday with a special focus on our Greek Life chapters for the Greek Week Mass.

Fr. Malachi preaches about the Good News of the Resurrection and how death is conquered by Christ.

Father Jason preaches on the Fourth Sunday of Lent

Fr. Stephen preaches about his reflections on St. Bonaventure's Tree of Life. 

Fr. Stephen preaches about World Youth Day 2002 and How Pope John Paul II said, "We are not the sum of our weaknesses and failures; we are the sum of the Father's love for us and our real capacity to become the image of his Son." 

Fr. Malachi preaches on this family weekend at SFU. He preaches about being generous to the poor in our midst.

Fr. Stephen preaches about seeking to be trustworthy in the small things instead of cutting corners. 

Fr. Stephen preaches about today's memorial - The Most Holy Name of Mary

Fr. Malachi preaches about God's mercy as well as remembers and prays for those who lost their lives in 9-11-2001

Fr. Matthew preaches about the Gospel this week and encourages us to put Christ first in our lives.

Fr. Jason preaches at the 8pm Mass on Campus.

Fr. Malachi preaches about the virtue of humility at the 10am Mass in the Immaculate Conception Chapel

Fr. Joseph Marie delivers the homily for our graduating students at the Mass held at 5pm on Saturday, May 7th in the Degol Arena.

Fr. Stephen reflects on the mystery of the resurrection. He shares the message of hope that Jesus Christ gives us new life through the resurrection!

Fr. Joseph Marie Reflects on the humanity of the women who approached the tomb and their fears and tiredness. He then goes into the depth of the phrase from the Gospel - "why do you seek the living among the dead?" Christ calls us to share in his divine life and we are called to live out the hope the resurrection.

Fr. Stephen reads from the Office of Readings for today in the Liturgy of the Hours. This ancient homily speaks of Christ decending into hell to redeem Adam and Eve and how he redeems us from our sins. That hope of redemption is for us all as well! We look forward to the Easter celebrations is just a few hours!

Fr. Stephen preaches about the common idea of thinking people ought to get what they deserve from their actions. He reminds us to look with hope that God loves us even with our sinfulness.

Fr. Malachi preaches on Family Weekend at Saint Francis University. In his reflections, Fr. Malachi reaches about living in the present moment, to be childlike as followers of Christ. 

Fr. Joseph Marie preaches about suffering. Jesus gives a meaning to suffering and that he is with us in our sufferings

Fr. James preaches about how our lives are not ordinary, but that everything in life is extraordinary because we are loved by God 

Fr. Malachi preaches about the book of Sirach, how it is a foreshadowing of Christ, and it is an invitation to look into your heart to see your disposition towards spiritual things. 

Fr. James preaches about how Mary makes present God's value. It doesn't take away from Jesus himself, but in drawing close to Mary, we draw close to Christ. 

Fr. Matthew preaches about the Alleluia verse, Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Then he speaks of the Holy Spirit brings unity in diversity and diversity in unity.

Fr. Chris preaches about how the Word of God speaks to us and is truly alive. Jesus is reassuring Peter that He stills loves Peter, and to help Peter to let go of his denial of Christ. It's a very important moment in the life of Peter to know that the Lord still loves him.

Fr. James preaches about how St. Paul is asking the question is there hope, hope in an afterlife. Then he mentions that we can be transformed by God's grace now and be purified and have hope. Facing the difficult transformations that make us holy.

Fr. Malachi preaches about the distinct goodbye messages in the first reading and in the Gospel, from St. Paul and from Jesus. Right before St. Francis passed away, he said the famous phrase, I have found what is mine to do, now go find what is yours. May we follow the Lord's inspiration and take part in his work

Fr. Matthew preaches about the coming of the Holy Spirit

Fr. Stephen preaches about honoring the human dignity of each person, made in the image and likeness of God. 

Fr. Matthew preaches about Christ calling us his friends on the feast of St. Matthias

Fr. Stephen preaches about the humanity of the apostles and how they don't always get things right. Yet they are empowered by the Holy Spirit and do great things. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit through our Baptism and Confirmation and we share in the work of Christ. 

Fr. Malachi preaches about how St. Paul preaches the Gospel in season and out of season. Even though he is not as successful in his preaching in today's reading, he is undeterred and continues to preach the Good News. He lets the Holy Spirit take care of the rest. 

Fr. Jason preaches about the Holy Spirit and uses an analogy of school spirit. That the Holy Spirit is within us and that God lives within us. 

Fr. James preaches about the witness of St. Damien, who lived among the lepers and brought them the sacraments. He emphasizes that we need to see the spiritual dimension of each and every person.

Fr. Stephen preaches about how the readings speak of being steadfast in God's love, to remain in his love. Through the ups and downs of life, we can have hope by fixing our eyes on Christ and remaining in His love.