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For 6 January 2021, Wednesday after Epiphany Sunday, based on 1 John 4:11-18,…

Epiphany Homily: January 3, 2021 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

So where were you on January 1, 2000?  It was a big night for me!!

For 31 December 2020, 7th day within the octave of Christmas, based on John 1:1…

Holy Family Homily, December 27, 2020 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Christmas is a time to celebrate the coming of Christ, the Prince of Peace. But do we act as though we need a Prince of Peace? Dcn. James…

The voice of Christmas past and present.  

Whatever Happened to the Shepherds: Christmas Mass at Night Homily 2020 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Christmas Vigil Homily 2020 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

God promises to David, king of Israel, a throne firm forever. Yet, it seems that with the failure of the Israelite kingly line, that God…

Becoming a Temple instead of Building a Temple: December 20, 2020 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

So now you get to hear what the rest of my first trip to Italy was like.

Seek the Something More: 3 Advent Homily 12/13/20 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

For 13 December 2020, Third Sunday of Advent, based on John 1:6–8, 19–28,…

Patrick goes to Italy for the first time.  Mamma mia!!

I gave this homily on December 8, 2020 at the WashU Medical School. It touches on some current issues.

For 10 December 2020, Thursday of the second week of Advent, based on Matthew…

Immaculate Conception homily 2020 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Today is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
For the daily readings, see the USCCB.

Hear about my first full years in Washington DC.  

Today is the Memorial Feast of St. Francis Xavier, SJ.
For the daily readings, see the USCCB.

For the daily readings, see the USCCB. 

For 3 December 2020, Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, Priest, based on Matthew…

Christ's voice broke through the noise and distraction which surrounded by Simon Peter and Andrew. What about us? Do we respond with…