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Fr. Mark's Homilies: Year A (2022-2023)
Fr. Mark Beard homilies for Year A of the liturgical cycle.
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Fr. Mark BeardYouTube
Homilies Library
Catholic preaching and reflections to help you hear the Word, understand the Mass, and live the Gospel.
Explore Catholic homilies, reflections, playlists, and audio resources organized for prayer, formation, and daily discipleship. Listen before Mass, after Mass, during prayer, or as part of your weekly spiritual rhythm.
Pastoral note
Online homilies can support formation, but they do not replace attending Mass. For Catholics, Sunday Mass obligation is fulfilled by participating in Mass, not only by listening to preaching online.
Use discernment, prefer faithful Catholic sources, and let good preaching lead you back toward Scripture, the sacraments, repentance, charity, and holiness.
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Playlists
Homily Playlists
Curated YouTube playlists and series for prayer, study, and formation.
Youtube PlaylistSunday Gospel
Fr. Mark's Homilies: Year A (2022-2023)
Fr. Mark Beard homilies for Year A of the liturgical cycle.
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Fr. Mark BeardYouTube
Youtube PlaylistSunday Gospel
Father Mark Beard's Homilies
Catholic homilies from Father Mark Beard.
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Fr. Mark BeardYouTube
Youtube PlaylistSunday Gospel
Fr. Mark's Homilies: Year A (2019-2020)
Fr. Mark Beard homilies for Year A of the liturgical cycle.
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Fr. Mark BeardYouTube
Youtube PlaylistSunday Gospel
Fr. Mark's Homilies: Year B (2020-2021)
Fr. Mark Beard homilies for Year B of the liturgical cycle.
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Fr. Mark BeardYouTube
Youtube PlaylistSunday Gospel
Fr. Mark's Homilies: Year C (2021-2022)
A Catholic homily playlist from Fr. Mark Beard for Year C of the liturgical cycle, helping listeners reflect on the Gospel, the Mass, and daily conversion.
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Fr. Mark BeardYouTube
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Youtube PlaylistSunday Gospel
Fr. Mark's Homilies: Year A (2022-2023)
Fr. Mark Beard homilies for Year A of the liturgical cycle.
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Fr. Mark BeardYouTube
Youtube PlaylistSunday Gospel
Father Mark Beard's Homilies
Catholic homilies from Father Mark Beard.
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Fr. Mark BeardYouTube
Youtube PlaylistSunday Gospel
Fr. Mark's Homilies: Year A (2019-2020)
Fr. Mark Beard homilies for Year A of the liturgical cycle.
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Fr. Mark BeardYouTube
Youtube PlaylistSunday Gospel
Fr. Mark's Homilies: Year B (2020-2021)
Fr. Mark Beard homilies for Year B of the liturgical cycle.
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Fr. Mark BeardYouTube
Youtube PlaylistSunday Gospel
Fr. Mark's Homilies: Year C (2021-2022)
A Catholic homily playlist from Fr. Mark Beard for Year C of the liturgical cycle, helping listeners reflect on the Gospel, the Mass, and daily conversion.
homilyscripturesunday gospel
Fr. Mark BeardYouTube
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Audio Homilies and Podcasts
Audio-only homilies and external podcast links, when public and approved.
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Father Matt Lorrain on SoundCloud
SoundCloud homily source for Catholic preaching and reflection.
Father Matt Lorrain SoundCloud
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St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Talks
Parish talks and Catholic audio resources from St. Thomas Aquinas Church.
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Pentecost Sunday Homily
A SoundCloud homily for Pentecost Sunday.
SOUNDCLOUD PENTECOST HOMILY
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Guided Homily Collections
Curated sets of preaching and reflection for prayer, Scripture, and steady Catholic discipleship.
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Start Here: Catholic Homilies for Beginners
A gentle first step into Catholic preaching, Gospel reflection, and prayerful listening.
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Sunday Gospel Reflections
Preaching and reflections meant to help the Sunday Gospel take deeper root in prayer and life.
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The Eucharist and the Mass
Homilies and preaching that help listeners connect Scripture, sacrifice, worship, and Eucharistic faith.
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OCIA and Exploring Catholicism
Homilies and talks that can help new listeners hear how Catholics pray with Scripture and the Mass.
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Prayer and Formation
How to Use Homilies for Prayer and Formation
A homily is not just information. It is meant to help the Word of God take root, lead the heart to conversion, and draw listeners deeper into Christ.
Step 1
Begin with prayer
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart.
Step 2
Listen for one word or phrase
Do not try to remember everything. Notice what stirs your conscience or hope.
Step 3
Connect it to Scripture
Look up the Mass readings or Gospel if available.
Step 4
Ask what Jesus is inviting
Ask what Christ is asking you to believe, surrender, or practice.
Step 5
Choose one action
Let the homily become charity, repentance, prayer, or service.
Step 6
Return to the Mass
Let homilies deepen your love for the Eucharist and parish worship.
After Listening
Reflection Prompts
Use one or two of these prompts to let a good homily become prayer and concrete discipleship.
- What word or phrase stayed with me?
- What did this teach me about Jesus?
- What Scripture passage was connected to the homily?
- Where do I need conversion?
- What virtue is God inviting me to practice?
- Who should I pray for after hearing this?
- What is one action I can take today?
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Homilies and the Mass
The homily is part of the Liturgy of the Word at Mass. It helps explain the Scriptures, connect the Word to Christian life, and call the faithful to deeper conversion.
Listening to online homilies can support prayer and formation, but it does not replace Mass for Catholics who are able and obligated to attend.
Exploring Catholicism
If You Are Exploring the Catholic Faith
Homilies can be a gentle way to hear how Catholics pray with Scripture and connect the Gospel to daily life.
- 1. Listen to a short Gospel homily.
- 2. Read the Mass readings.
- 3. Learn what happens at Mass.
- 4. Explore OCIA if you feel drawn.
- 5. Ask questions at a local parish.
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USCCB Daily Readings
Official U.S. bishops resource for daily Mass readings that can be paired with homily listening.
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