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Fr Luke's Homilies

Fr Luke's Homilies

By Fr Luke Goymour

Homilies preached by Fr Luke Goymour at St Mark's Catholic Church, Holy Family Catholic Church and St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Church, Ipswich Suffolk, UK. Fr Luke is a parish priest and chaplain to the Diocesan Youth Service of East Anglia.
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Humility is the way to Holiness. Homily for 22nd Sunday Year C

Fr Luke's Homilies Sep 01, 2019

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Planted in Christ: Homily for 5th Sunday of Lent Yr B

Planted in Christ: Homily for 5th Sunday of Lent Yr B

We are called to let go and let God! To plant ourselves in Jesus Christ and water the seed of faith with prayer, sacraments and penance.
Mar 17, 202413:01
The Holiness of God, the ugliness of sin. Homily for 3rd Sunday of Lent Yr B

The Holiness of God, the ugliness of sin. Homily for 3rd Sunday of Lent Yr B

Tolerance is a modern virtue. But Jesus is anything but tolerant. We, too, are called to be radically intolerant of sin!
Mar 03, 202416:02
The Love of God: Homily 2nd Sunday of Lent Yr B

The Love of God: Homily 2nd Sunday of Lent Yr B

God loves us, utterly and completely.
Feb 25, 202411:04
A Season of Joy: Homily for 1st Sunday of Lent Yr B

A Season of Joy: Homily for 1st Sunday of Lent Yr B

As we enter Lent we are reminded of baptismal vocation to be missionary disciples and spread the gospel of joy.
Feb 18, 202411:12
Homily for 6th Sunday Yr B

Homily for 6th Sunday Yr B

Jesus on the margins: As followers of Jesus, we are called to minister to those on the edge of society with the joy of the gospel.
Feb 11, 202411:07
Homily for 5th Sunday Yr B

Homily for 5th Sunday Yr B

What are we searching for?
Feb 04, 202411:30
Homily for 4th Sunday Year B

Homily for 4th Sunday Year B

He taught them with authority! What does it mean to live in and from the authority of Christ?
Jan 28, 202411:16
Follow me! Homily for 3rd Sunday Year B

Follow me! Homily for 3rd Sunday Year B

What does it mean to follow Jesus? Is He in the driving seat of my life?
Jan 22, 202410:47
Called by God! Homily for 2nd Sunday Yr B

Called by God! Homily for 2nd Sunday Yr B

God speaks, God calls, but are we listening?
Jan 14, 202411:44
Homily for the Epiphany

Homily for the Epiphany

God's promise is for all!
Jan 07, 202411:57
Homily for the Feast of Holy Family

Homily for the Feast of Holy Family

God dwells in our families.
Dec 31, 202313:58
Christmas Day Homily Yr B 2023

Christmas Day Homily Yr B 2023

Christmas is the invasion of time by eternity!
Dec 25, 202311:17
Homily for 4th Sunday of Advent Yr B

Homily for 4th Sunday of Advent Yr B

Be ready to make a home in your heart for the Eternal Word.
Dec 24, 202312:28
Homily for 3rd Sunday of Advent Yr B

Homily for 3rd Sunday of Advent Yr B

Do we know Jesus? Do we want to know Jesus? Can we make him known to others?
Dec 17, 202311:34
Repent! Homily for 2nd Sunday of Advent Year B

Repent! Homily for 2nd Sunday of Advent Year B

The mesage of John the Baptist is repent, prepare your hearts because the king is coming. It is as relevant today as it was 2000 years ago. We prepare for the coming of Christ at the end of time and at Christmas by sorting out our hearts!
Dec 10, 202314:00
Homily for 1st Sunday of Advent Yr A

Homily for 1st Sunday of Advent Yr A

As we begin Advent, we are invited and challenged to be alert and awake to God's action and presence in our lives and the lives of those around us.
Dec 03, 202311:21
Homily for Christ the King

Homily for Christ the King

When Christ the King returns as judge, we will be judged on our love.
Nov 26, 202314:21
Homily for 33rd Sunday Yr A

Homily for 33rd Sunday Yr A

God gives us good gifts,the purpose of these gifts is not to keep them for ourselves. Rather, we are to build up God's Kingdom.
Nov 19, 202312:37
Homily for 32nd Sunday Yr A

Homily for 32nd Sunday Yr A

Stand alert to the presence of God and be ready for what God is going to do!
Nov 12, 202311:32
Homily for 31st Sunday Yr A

Homily for 31st Sunday Yr A

Practice what you preach!

Nov 05, 202313:25
Homily for 30th Sunday Yr A

Homily for 30th Sunday Yr A

"You must love your neighbour as yourself!"
Oct 29, 202308:59
Homily for 28 Sunday Yr A

Homily for 28 Sunday Yr A

God has entered into a marriage covenant with us!
Oct 15, 202307:38
Homily for 26th Sunday Yr A

Homily for 26th Sunday Yr A

Obedience is a virtue much misunderstood.
Oct 01, 202310:47
Mercy is given, Mercy is shown: Homily for 24th Sunday Year A

Mercy is given, Mercy is shown: Homily for 24th Sunday Year A

The Mercy of God
Sep 17, 202311:02
The cost of discipleship: Homily for 22nd Sunday Year A

The cost of discipleship: Homily for 22nd Sunday Year A

Jesus challenges us to take up our cross and follow him. Following Jesus has a cost, are willing to pay it?
Sep 03, 202315:09
Do we know God personally? Homily for 21st Sunday Yr A

Do we know God personally? Homily for 21st Sunday Yr A

It's possible to know about God, but not know him as a friend. In Jesus, God has made himself knowable. The question is do we want to know him as a friend or stay as a stranger?
Aug 27, 202310:24
Woman you have great faith! Homily for 20th Sunday Yr A

Woman you have great faith! Homily for 20th Sunday Yr A

Whilst faith is a supernatural gift, it also takes effort on our part. Today's gospel has Jesus praise the tough and persistent faith of a foreign woman.
Aug 20, 202311:35
Homily for 19th Sunday Year A

Homily for 19th Sunday Year A

Life can feel like a storm sometimes. But in the midst of it all, Jesus calls us to live lives of holiness and assures of his presence amongst us with the words: "Do not be afraid!"
Aug 13, 202311:17
Homily for 16th Sunday Yr A - The problem of evil

Homily for 16th Sunday Yr A - The problem of evil

God is good. So why is there suffering in the world? The gospel today points towards an answer
Jul 23, 202309:36
God's Word is alive! Homily for 15th Sunday Yr A

God's Word is alive! Homily for 15th Sunday Yr A

The Word of God, should form the main portion of our spiritual diet as Catholics.
Jul 16, 202311:14
Come to me! Homily for 14th Sunday Yr A

Come to me! Homily for 14th Sunday Yr A

Jesus invites us to come to him. When we do, he helps us to carry life's burdens, so that he can give us rest.
Jul 09, 202309:32
Homily for 13th Sunday Yr A

Homily for 13th Sunday Yr A

The disciple of Jesus is called to put him first, above all else.
Jul 02, 202312:16
Do not be afraid. Homily for 12th Sunday Yr A

Do not be afraid. Homily for 12th Sunday Yr A

As Christians, our hope and security is in the One who cares so much about us that even the hairs of our head are numbered.
Jun 25, 202310:37
We are chosen by God! Homily for 11th Sunday Year A

We are chosen by God! Homily for 11th Sunday Year A

We are called by name and sent out into the world to be ambassadors for Christ. Catholic Christians are to be missionary disciples.
Jun 18, 202313:15
Send forth your Spirit! Homily for the Feast of Pentecost

Send forth your Spirit! Homily for the Feast of Pentecost

The Holy Spirit completes the Easter Mystery and makes us partakers in the life and mission of the Son.
May 28, 202311:10
Homily for 7th Sunday of Easter Yr A

Homily for 7th Sunday of Easter Yr A

Our identity in Christ: we exist to ɓring glory to God.
May 22, 202311:34
Homily for 6th Sunday of Easter.

Homily for 6th Sunday of Easter.

"If you love me, keep my commandments"
May 14, 202312:09
Homily for 5th Sunday of Easter Yr A

Homily for 5th Sunday of Easter Yr A

Jesus is the Way the Truth and the Life!
May 07, 202314:55
Mercy is not deserved! It is freely given!

Mercy is not deserved! It is freely given!

Homily for Divine Mercy Sunday (2nd Sunday of Easter Yr A)
Apr 16, 202312:39
Jesus Wept! Homily for 5th Sunday of Lent Yr A

Jesus Wept! Homily for 5th Sunday of Lent Yr A

As we approach Holy Week we reflect on the humanity of Jesus.
Mar 26, 202314:55
God is not Vindictive! Homily for 4th Sunday of Lent

God is not Vindictive! Homily for 4th Sunday of Lent

Jesus is the full revelation of the God of love. The Old Testament finds it's fulfillment in Him.
Mar 19, 202314:45
What do we thirst for? Homily for 3rd Sunday of Lent Yr A

What do we thirst for? Homily for 3rd Sunday of Lent Yr A

We can desire and thirst for many things, but ultimately, only God can quench our thirst. Everything else will be lacking.
Mar 13, 202313:17
Do not be afraid! Homily for 2nd Sundayof Lent Yr A

Do not be afraid! Homily for 2nd Sundayof Lent Yr A

Homily on the Transfiguration for the 2nd Sunday of Lent
Mar 05, 202312:25
Temptation, Temptation....Homily for First Sunday of Lent Yr A

Temptation, Temptation....Homily for First Sunday of Lent Yr A

We are in a spiritual battle, and Jesus models how we are to respond to the onslaught of the enemy.
Feb 26, 202312:28
Be perfect as your Heavenly Father is Perfect! Homily for 7th Sunday Yr A

Be perfect as your Heavenly Father is Perfect! Homily for 7th Sunday Yr A

The gospel makes some extraordinary demands on us disciples, because with the help of Christ's grace, we are called to live extraordinary lives!
Feb 19, 202313:03
It's not about the Law, it's about the heart! Homily for 6th Sunday Yr A

It's not about the Law, it's about the heart! Homily for 6th Sunday Yr A

Jesus calls us as disciples to holiness, we become holy, not by keeping the rules in a legalistic check-box kind of way, but by living with amd from a real relationship with Him.
Feb 12, 202314:09
You are the Light of the World! Homily for 16th Sunday Yr A

You are the Light of the World! Homily for 16th Sunday Yr A

We are called to be light and salt in our world. In today's homily, Fr Luke explores what it means to be an evangelist and a Catholic.
Feb 05, 202313:21
The ways of the world are not the way of God! Homily for 4th Sunday Yr S

The ways of the world are not the way of God! Homily for 4th Sunday Yr S

Today we reflect upon the subversive, demanding and radical teaching of the beatitudes.
Jan 29, 202310:56
Hear God's Word! Homily for Word of Sunday

Hear God's Word! Homily for Word of Sunday

Homily for 3rd Sunday in OT YEAR A
Jan 22, 202312:58
Look there is the Lamb of God! Homily for 2nd Sunday Yr A

Look there is the Lamb of God! Homily for 2nd Sunday Yr A

What does it mean to say Jesus is the Lamb of God? Why does the Church oblige us to come to Mass? In this weekend's message, we explore some of the reasons why the Mass is the source and summit of the Christian life.
Jan 15, 202313:38