Holy Cross Homilies

Gospel reading and sermon from Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Gospel reading and sermon from Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Fr. Garrett preaches for Good Friday 2026 at Holy Cross in Shreveport, La.

A special look at the history of our life on Cotton Street

For the Second Sunday in Lent, Fr. Garrett discusses gluttony and the logismoi of Saint Evagrius of Pontus.

Fr. Garrett preaches on Ezra-Nehemiah and how the Church functions in modern society.

What did Jesus mean by calling his mother “Woman?” Learn more in this week’s sermon on the wedding in Cana.

Fr. Garrett preaches on the culmination of the Incarnation and just what we’re striving for in following Christ.

Fr. Garrett teaches on Paul’s letter to the Galatians and how Christians should understand the Law. (The audio clips at the beginning but resolves soon after. Apologies!)

Fr. Garrett preaches on Christmas and the Incarnation. (Side note: the audio is not the best, and we apologize for that.)

Deacon Lois contemplates the life of a mother as Mary goes to meet with Elizabeth and sings her Magnificat.

The theme for the third Sunday in Advent is Hell. But what is Hell? Take a listen to hear why Christ coming with winnowing fork in hand in good news.

The second Sunday in Advent is marked by the theme of Judgment. What is the final judgment and why do we prepare for it?

What do we do with our grief? What does God do with it? This and more are discussed on the first Sunday of Advent. Apologies if the audio is different this week. We had to make do without our PA system.

What does it mean if Christ is king? For starters, it means that Caesar is not. This has a profound impact on our daily lives. Listen to this week’s sermon to learn more about King Jesus This sermon was preached on the Last Sunday after Pentecost (Christ the King Sunday) at Church of the Holy Cross in Shreveport, La, by Fr. Garrett Boyte.

This sermon was preached on November 17, 2024, at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Shreveport, Louisiana. Do you ever feel like nothing you do matters? Why bother? What’s the point? If so, the letter to the Hebrews has something to say to you.

This sermon was preached on November 10, 2024, at Holy Cross.