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Homilies and other reflections from Father John Boyle

By Fr. John Boyle

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Saint Peter and the Charcoal Fire, Homily for Third Sunday of Easter, May 1, 2022

Homilies and other reflections from Father John BoyleMay 05, 2022

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Our role in the Resurrection of others to new life, and parish finances, homily for 5th Sunday in Lent, March 17, 2024

Our role in the Resurrection of others to new life, and parish finances, homily for 5th Sunday in Lent, March 17, 2024

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Mar 21, 202415:44
Enlightenment and Recreation through Baptism, Homily for 4th Sunday in Lent, March 10, 2024

Enlightenment and Recreation through Baptism, Homily for 4th Sunday in Lent, March 10, 2024

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Mar 21, 202408:39
The Moral Maze of IVF - Homily for 3rd Sunday in Lent, March 3, 2024

The Moral Maze of IVF - Homily for 3rd Sunday in Lent, March 3, 2024

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Mar 03, 202412:10
Going forward in faith - Homily for 2nd Sunday in Lent, February 25, 2024

Going forward in faith - Homily for 2nd Sunday in Lent, February 25, 2024

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Feb 26, 202410:47
Into the desert: Homily for First Sunday in Lent, February 18, 2024

Into the desert: Homily for First Sunday in Lent, February 18, 2024

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon.

Feb 19, 202414:42
The Liturgy, drawing us into the divine. Homily for 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 28, 2024

The Liturgy, drawing us into the divine. Homily for 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 28, 2024

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Feb 01, 202418:17
The time is fulfilled - repent. Homily for 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 21, 2024

The time is fulfilled - repent. Homily for 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 21, 2024

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon.

Jan 24, 202412:36
Behold the Lamb of God - Homily for 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 14 2024

Behold the Lamb of God - Homily for 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 14 2024

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Jan 20, 202409:45
True worship - Homily for Epiphany Sunday January 7 2024

True worship - Homily for Epiphany Sunday January 7 2024

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Jan 07, 202415:06
Faith: what makes us family. Homily for the Feast of the Holy Family, Dec. 31, 2023

Faith: what makes us family. Homily for the Feast of the Holy Family, Dec. 31, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Jan 04, 202413:23
Called to share in the Godhead - Homily for Christmas Day 2023

Called to share in the Godhead - Homily for Christmas Day 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon.

Dec 26, 202315:45
Become reincarnate in the womb of Mary, Homily for 4th Sunday of Advent, 2023

Become reincarnate in the womb of Mary, Homily for 4th Sunday of Advent, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Dec 24, 202313:22
Bonus podcast: The Priest as Alter Christus

Bonus podcast: The Priest as Alter Christus

Following the homily of 3rd Sunday of Advent, I share a meditation I read the following day from Pusillum - A Vademecum of Sacerdotal Virtue in Brief Meditations by Fr. Athanasius Bierbaum, O.F.M., 6th Edition 1951

Dec 20, 202305:21
"I am not the Christ." - The Priest as an Other Christ. Homily for 3rd Sunday of Advent, Dec. 17, 2023

"I am not the Christ." - The Priest as an Other Christ. Homily for 3rd Sunday of Advent, Dec. 17, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Dec 19, 202312:41
Homily for All Saints, Nov. 1, 2023

Homily for All Saints, Nov. 1, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove. Oregon

Dec 12, 202313:32
Prepare to receive the Lord - in Holy Communion, homily for 2nd Sunday of Advent, Dec. 10, 2023

Prepare to receive the Lord - in Holy Communion, homily for 2nd Sunday of Advent, Dec. 10, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove.

Dec 11, 202312:07
The Eucharist - the Gift of the Father, homily for First Sunday of Advent, December 3, 2023

The Eucharist - the Gift of the Father, homily for First Sunday of Advent, December 3, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Dec 09, 202315:42
The Day of the Lord - and the treasure of a holy wife. Homily for 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Day of the Lord - and the treasure of a holy wife. Homily for 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon, on Nov. 19, 2023.

Nov 20, 202315:36
Homily for the Anniversary of the Dedication of the Parish Church, 11/5/23

Homily for the Anniversary of the Dedication of the Parish Church, 11/5/23

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Nov 06, 202313:31
Afflictions borne with Joy in the Holy Spirit - Homily for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 29, 2023

Afflictions borne with Joy in the Holy Spirit - Homily for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 29, 2023

Given at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Gwinn, Michigan

Oct 30, 202312:42
The Call to Mission - Homily for 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Call to Mission - Homily for 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon, on October 22, 2023.

Oct 22, 202310:18
Divine Providence - Homily for 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Divine Providence - Homily for 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Given on Sunday October 15, 2023, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Oct 18, 202308:08
The Rosary and St. Michael, homily for Rosary Sunday, 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 1, 2023

The Rosary and St. Michael, homily for Rosary Sunday, 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 1, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Oct 02, 202313:05
Living and dying in and for Christ - Annual Seminarian Appeal, 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 24, 2023

Living and dying in and for Christ - Annual Seminarian Appeal, 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 24, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon.

Donate to the Annual Seminarian Appeal : https://osd.archdpdx.org/sem

Oct 01, 202308:34
Anger - a passion for good or evil; homily for 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 17, 2023

Anger - a passion for good or evil; homily for 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 17, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon.

Sep 20, 202310:22
"Owe no one anything, except to love one another." Homily for 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 10, 2023

"Owe no one anything, except to love one another." Homily for 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 10, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Sep 13, 202314:50
Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice - homily for 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 3, 2023

Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice - homily for 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 3, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Sep 06, 202311:33
Elected and responsible for the faith, Homily for 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 27, 2023

Elected and responsible for the faith, Homily for 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 27, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Aug 29, 202310:09
The rejection by the Jews of the Gospel and its acceptance by the Gentiles, Homily for 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 20, 2023

The rejection by the Jews of the Gospel and its acceptance by the Gentiles, Homily for 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 20, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Aug 21, 202306:28
Love for "kindred according to the flesh." Homily for 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), August 13, 2023.

Love for "kindred according to the flesh." Homily for 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), August 13, 2023.

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon.

Aug 16, 202311:49
Consolation and Desolation - what the Transfiguration can teach us. Homily for the Feast of The Transfiguration, August 6, 2023.

Consolation and Desolation - what the Transfiguration can teach us. Homily for the Feast of The Transfiguration, August 6, 2023.

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon.

Aug 08, 202312:19
Everything works for the good for those who love God - Homily for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 30, 2023

Everything works for the good for those who love God - Homily for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 30, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon.

Aug 07, 202312:25
The Holy Spirit, teacher of prayer and of truth: homily for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 23, 2023

The Holy Spirit, teacher of prayer and of truth: homily for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 23, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Jul 27, 202313:34
Healing: the entire content of Redemption. Homily for 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 16, 2023

Healing: the entire content of Redemption. Homily for 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 16, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Jul 19, 202313:06
Living Life in the Spirit, so that our mortal bodies may be raised to life. Homily for 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday July 9, 2023

Living Life in the Spirit, so that our mortal bodies may be raised to life. Homily for 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday July 9, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon.

The gender identity document may be found at: https://archdpdx.org/gender

Jul 10, 202312:26
Homily for the Parish Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Homily for the Parish Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon, on July 2nd, 2023

Jul 03, 202312:49
Father Matthew Knight's homily for 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 17, 2023

Father Matthew Knight's homily for 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 17, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Jun 19, 202306:52
The unconditional love of God the Father, Homily for 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 18, 2023

The unconditional love of God the Father, Homily for 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 18, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Jun 19, 202309:36
The Eucharist - highest gift of God's love, Homily for Corpus Christi Sunday, June 11, 2023

The Eucharist - highest gift of God's love, Homily for Corpus Christi Sunday, June 11, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Jun 12, 202312:31
The Blessed Trinity and the Holy Mass, Homily for Trinity Sunday, June 4th, 2023

The Blessed Trinity and the Holy Mass, Homily for Trinity Sunday, June 4th, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon.

Jun 06, 202319:13
The Fruits of the Holy Spirit - Sweet Fragrance of Christ. Homily for Pentecost Sunday, May 28, 2023

The Fruits of the Holy Spirit - Sweet Fragrance of Christ. Homily for Pentecost Sunday, May 28, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

May 31, 202314:24
Bear witness to the Name of Christ and to truth, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Homily for Ascension Sunday, May 21, 2023

Bear witness to the Name of Christ and to truth, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Homily for Ascension Sunday, May 21, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

May 23, 202311:58
Not orphans: God is our Father, Mary our Mother, homily for 6th Sunday of Easter, May 14, 2023

Not orphans: God is our Father, Mary our Mother, homily for 6th Sunday of Easter, May 14, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

May 17, 202312:13
The ministerial priesthood at the service of the priestly people, Homily for 5th Sunday of Easter, May 7, 2023

The ministerial priesthood at the service of the priestly people, Homily for 5th Sunday of Easter, May 7, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

May 10, 202313:18
Homily for 4th Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday) April 29, 2023

Homily for 4th Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday) April 29, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Also on youtube: https://youtu.be/yALYSgA1b04

May 03, 202323:22
Homily for 3rd Sunday of Easter and Archbishop's Catholic Appeal, April 23rd, 2023

Homily for 3rd Sunday of Easter and Archbishop's Catholic Appeal, April 23rd, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

For the video, go to JesusChangesEverything.church


Apr 27, 202314:12
The Blueprint for Apostolic Growth: The Teaching of the Apostles, Communion, The Breaking of the Bread, Prayers. Homily for 2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday), April 16, 2023

The Blueprint for Apostolic Growth: The Teaching of the Apostles, Communion, The Breaking of the Bread, Prayers. Homily for 2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday), April 16, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon.

Apr 16, 202314:22
The glorious Cross and Wounds of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Homily for Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023

The glorious Cross and Wounds of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Homily for Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Apr 10, 202311:59
The glorious Cross and Wounds of Our Lord, homily for the Easter Vigil, April 8, 2023

The glorious Cross and Wounds of Our Lord, homily for the Easter Vigil, April 8, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Apr 10, 202315:23
The Priesthood and the Church - Homily for Holy Thursday, April 6, 2023

The Priesthood and the Church - Homily for Holy Thursday, April 6, 2023

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Apr 10, 202324:14