Sacred Echoes - Weekly Homilies Revealed

Throughout the Mass, we reply to the priest when he says "The Lord be with you," by saying, "And with your spirit." We proclaim that Christ is with us multiple times, not only throughout the Mass, but throughout every moment of our lives! Recorded Live on Sunday, April 19th, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

"Whose sins you forgive are forgiven, whose sins you retain are retained." Jesus gives authority through him to be forgiven through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We all retain sin when someone wrongs us. The way we respond to those sins is important if we want to grow closer to God. Recorded Live on Sunday, April 12th, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

Receiving ashes on Ash Wednesday is a very powerful beginning to Lent. These remind us to strive to be better and move away from sin. Through prayer, fasting, and good works, we prepare for Easter during Lent. Oils that are used for healing, confirmation, and ordination are blessed at the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday. When we are anointed, we are called to help those around us to see God. Recorded Live on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

Jesus calls us to be a family. Although one day we will be parted from our families here on earth, we will be reunited with them in the Kingdom of Heaven! Because of the Resurrection, this is possible! Recorded Live on Sunday, April 5th, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

On Good Friday, all consecrated hosts are buried in the ground, just as Jesus was buried in the grave. The foundation of a building must be deep enough so it doesn't crack, and our faith foundation must be deep enough that even death itself cannot reach us! Recorded Live on Sunday, April 3rd, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

In Jesus' time, leaders entered towns on big horses and marching bands to display their power. Jesus entered Jerusalem on a humble donkey with no armor or exceptional fanfare. His humility and modesty remind us that we are called to invite Him and others into our hearts. Recorded at St. Malachy Catholic Church on Sunday, March 29th, 2026.

Not only is Lent a time to think about how we can improve our lives through penance, fasting, and patience, but it also leads to Easter. It reminds us that the Resurrection ensures we will be reunited not only with Christ, but also with our deceased loved ones some glorious day! Recorded Live on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

Seeing is not enough, but seeing others as fellow children of God is true sight. How you respond to their need is what matters! Recorded live on Sunday, March 15th, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church

Living Water is the Grace of God -- a spring bubbling up within us. It is so important to share the Good News with others. If we seek forgiveness and bring others to drink of the Living Water, God will accept us and give us a place in His Kingdom. Recorded Live on Sunday, March 8th, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

Between Moses and Elijah, the entire Old Testament points toward Jesus being transfigured...or resurrected! It is important for us to put our faith in the Lord so that we can be pointed in the right direction toward Salvation. This Lenten season, it is important to reflect upon how we are directing others to Christ. Recorded Live on Sunday, March 1st, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

Do you know how Lent began? The heart and soul of Lent began through the concerning of the people entering the Church on Holy Saturday! It is important in this Lenten Season that we support those entering into the Faith this year at the Easter Vigil! Recorded Live on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

In today's day and age, we have the ability to take photos and videos and share them at the click of a button. Attention is so easy to get. However, God asks us to put our faith in action without drawing attention to ourselves. We must lead by giving glory to God. This Lenten season, we challenge you to use your Lenten promise to show others that Christ is at work in your life. Recorded Live on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church

We are called to act upon others the way we want Christ to act upon us. Through prayer and kindness, we are able to bring His love to those who need it most. Recorded Live on Sunday, February 1st, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

People would hear about Jesus and travel to see Him. Like them, we travel to Mass every weekend...some from far away, and some from nearby. Unliked those who didn't fully understand the faith in that time, we are lucky to receive Christ at Mass and take Him home with us, knowing that He will be with us always. Recorded Live on Sunday, January 25th, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

During the Passover, God ordered Moses to have the Israelites slaughter lambs and use the blood to protect them from the Angel of Death. The blood Was shed and the people were saved. Jesus as the Lamb of God will have His blood shed for all people. We receive this Blood in the Eucharist when we celebrate Mass! #catholicchurch #passover #lambofgod Recorded Live on Sunday, January 18th, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

When you are baptized, your parents and godparents are usually the ones who make the promises of our faith. However, through making your Confirmation, you make those promises on your own. Renew your Baptismal vows and see how much you can grow from the moment you first made a promise to Christ! #baptism #catholicchurch #stmalachy #sterlingheights Recorded Live on Sunday, January 11th at St. Malachy Catholic Church.