August 23, 2026
Parish priest (name not identified in the transcript)
Reflecting on Mary’s Magnificat, the preacher teaches that the soul’s true center is not the self, its fears, desires, or struggles, but the throne of God. Mary and Elizabeth exemplify loving support, while Mary’s faith shows how believers can make room for Christ and become temples of the Holy Spirit.
Luke 1:39-56; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
August 20, 2023
Unknown preacher
Drawing on Saint Mary’s visit to Saint Elizabeth, the homily presents compassionate presence as a holy ministry: Christians may not be able to solve another person’s troubles, but they can sit, listen, comfort, and bring Christ into that person’s midst. It then describes sacred song as a creative response to the Holy Spirit and urges the congregation to participate actively in the music of the Divine Liturgy, even if only by humming along.
Luke 1:39-56; 1 Samuel 2:1-10