Father Healy's Homilies

Father Healy's Homilies This site provides a homily from Father Jim K. Healy (who served as Pastor at Our Lady Queen of Peace from 1983-1995) matching the current week's readings.

A short summary for each homily is provided and some homilies have also been transcribed.

16th Sunday in Ordinary TimeOriginally delivered on July 18, 1993 Readings: Wisdom 12:13, 16-19; Romans 8:26-27; Matthew...
07/20/2026

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Originally delivered on July 18, 1993 Readings: Wisdom 12:13, 16-19; Romans 8:26-27; Matthew 13:24-43 or 13:24-30 In the first reading from the book of Wisdom, we are reminded of God’s unconditional forgiveness and compassion for us. How much do we hold onto the hurts that we’ve experienced? But today, through the infusion of the Holy Spirit, we are asked to let go of these hurts, as God forgives us. ...

Originally delivered on July 18, 1993 Readings: Wisdom 12:13, 16-19; Romans 8:26-27; Matthew 13:24-43 or 13:24-30 In the first reading from the book of Wisdom, we are reminded of God’s unconditiona…

15th Sunday of Ordinary TimeOriginally delivered on July 11, 1993 Readings: Isaiah 55: 10-11; Romans 8: 18-23; Matthew 1...
07/11/2026

15th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Originally delivered on July 11, 1993 Readings: Isaiah 55: 10-11; Romans 8: 18-23; Matthew 13: 1-23 What should we feel in the face of tragedies, such as diseases or natural disasters, in light of the first reading where Isaiah eloquently says that God’s words and actions come down to enrich our lives? Jesus asks us in this day’s Gospel to let God’s words live within us to be the best people that we can be, bringing triumph out of tragedy by being one with our sisters and brothers in their need. We can never understand or control nature, but we can be in harmony with it through our unique giftedness.

Originally delivered on July 11, 1993 Readings: Isaiah 55: 10-11; Romans 8: 18-23; Matthew 13: 1-23 What should we feel in the face of tragedies, such as diseases or natural disasters, in light of …

In this homily, delivered 33 years ago, we are reminded by Fr. Healy that if we really believe in the unconditional, all...
07/05/2026

In this homily, delivered 33 years ago, we are reminded by Fr. Healy that if we really believe in the unconditional, all-embracing forgiveness of Jesus, we cannot harbor vindictive, hostile dispositions toward anyone. Seems more poignant today than when originally spoken.

Originally delivered on July 4, 1993 Readings: Zechariah 9:9-10;  Romans 8:9, 11-13; Matthew 11:25-30 What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom?  From the fist reading of Zechari…

13th Sunday in Ordinary TimeSorry for multiple emails today, but I found another recording for this Sunday. Given the re...
06/28/2026

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sorry for multiple emails today, but I found another recording for this Sunday. Given the recent Supreme Court decision on temporary protected status, I felt compelled to share this rousing, prophetic homily. Best, Frank Originally delivered on June 27, 1993 Readings: Kings 4:8-11, 14-16; Romans 6:3-4, 8-11; Matthew 1-:37-42 In this challenging homily, Father Healy reflects on the Christian vocation to be a prophetic people....

Sorry for multiple emails today, but I found another recording for this Sunday. Given the recent Supreme Court decision on temporary protected status, I felt compelled to share this rousing, prophe…

13th Sunday in Ordinary TimeOriginally delivered on July 1, 1990 Readings: Kings 4:8-11, 14-16; Romans 6:3-4, 8-11; Matt...
06/28/2026

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Originally delivered on July 1, 1990 Readings: Kings 4:8-11, 14-16; Romans 6:3-4, 8-11; Matthew 1-:37-42 Prophets will always be like us, frail sinners. today’s first and third readings, we hear about welcoming prophets. Indeed, in Matthew’s Gospel, we hear that “he who welcomes a holy man because he is known as holy receives a holy man’s reward. And I promise you that whoever gives a cup of cold water to one of these lowly ones because he is a disciple will not want for his reward.” But what about when God sends a prophet that challenges us?...

Originally delivered on July 1, 1990 Readings: Kings 4:8-11, 14-16; Romans 6:3-4, 8-11; Matthew 1-:37-42 Prophets will always be like us, frail sinners.  today’s first and third readings, we h…

1st Sunday of LentOriginally delivered on February 28, 1993 Readings: Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-1...
02/23/2026

1st Sunday of Lent

Originally delivered on February 28, 1993 Readings: Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19; Matthew 4:1-11 We all struggle with a God who is love and mercy who also permits pain, suffering, and evil within His creation. But through Jesus, we know that we are redeemed. In spite of and in the midst of all the meanness, madness, and idiocy of human behavior, we are loved and forgiven for our shortcomings.

Originally delivered on February 28, 1993 Readings: Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19; Matthew 4:1-11 We all struggle with a God who is love and mercy who also permits pain, suffe…

Holy FamilyOriginally delivered on December 31, 1989 Readings: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Colossians 3:12-21; Matthew: 2:13-15...
12/28/2025

Holy Family

Originally delivered on December 31, 1989 Readings: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Colossians 3:12-21; Matthew: 2:13-15, 19-23 We celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. As we gather each week, it’s truly a family reunion as everyone is together as one family of God. We are called to reflect on what the world would be like if we treated others truly as our sisters and brothers....

Originally delivered on December 31, 1989 Readings: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Colossians 3:12-21; Matthew: 2:13-15, 19-23 We celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family.  As we gather each week, it’s tr…

3rd Sunday of AdventOriginally delivered on December 13, 1992 Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:37-44 ...
12/14/2025

3rd Sunday of Advent

Originally delivered on December 13, 1992 Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:37-44 In this week’s homily, Fr. Healy argues that the Bible is a revolutionary message on behalf of the poor. In the first ready, Isaiah is picturing the glory of our Lord. We are asked to consider the plight of the poor, such as a Somali woman, hearing those words....

Originally delivered on December 13, 1992 Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:37-44 In this week’s homily, Fr. Healy argues that the Bible is a revolutionary message on behalf of th…

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