St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church — Portland, OR; Homilies

Do you sometimes wonder about the meaning of the Eucharistic Prayers said during Mass? In today's homily, Father Chuck helps us understand the power of the prayers of the Mass. Jesus promises in today's Gospel not to leave us, and our prayers welcome Jesus' holiness into our hearts and restore it to the hearts of those who are scattered. Catholic Mass readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 10, 2026 First Reading: Acts 8: 5-8, 14-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 66: 1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20 Second Reading: First Peter 3: 15-18 Alleluia: John 14: 23 Gospel: John 14: 15-21

Do you sometimes find it easy to play the blame game when things go wrong? In today's first reading, the apostles avoid blaming others when a problem arises and instead come up with a Spirit-filled solution. When we experience a conflict or disagreement, let us take a deep breath of the Holy Spirit and be part of a solution inspired by God's grace. Catholic Mass readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 3, 2026 First Reading: Acts 6: 1-7 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33: 1-2, 4-5, 18-19 Second Reading: First Peter 2: 4-9 Alleluia: John 14: 6 Gospel: John 14: 1-12

Listen now and learn why joyfully living and proclaiming the Good News and doing the works of Jesus—particularly among the marginalized—are the best ways to honor Paulist Fathers Jim Kolb and Steve Bossi as they mark milestone ordination anniversaries. Hear fellow Paulist Fr. Chuck Kullmann's enjoyable and insighful homily for the Mass honoring Fr. Jim's 50th ordination anniversary (May 15, 1976) and Fr. Steve's 40th (May 10, 1986). The Mass was on Saturday, May 2, here at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, where Fr. Jim served as pastor for almost 20 years.  Catholic Mass readings for Saturday of the Fourth Week of Easter, May 2, 2026 (Memorial of St. Athanasius) First Reading: Acts 13: 44-52 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 98: 1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 Gospel: John 14: 7-14

Did you know that you are one of the "far off" people in today's first reading whom God is calling? Jesus is always at our side through our dark valleys, bringing us abundant life. Let us ask God's help to recognize Jesus's presence in our lives, and that He may work through us to accompany someone going through a dark valley. Helping someone else also lights our way through. Note: To respect health/medical privacy on the internet, we have edited this recording of the 11am Mass homily. Catholic Mass readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 26, 2026 First Reading: Acts 2: 14a, 36-41 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Second Reading: First Peter 2: 20b-25 Alleluia: John 10: 14 Gospel: John 10: 1-10