Encountering God in Every Homily
All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri
Ascension
4.9 • 1.4K Ratings
🗓️ 26 May 2026
⏱️ 17 minutes
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Summary
The homily is far more than a simple sermon or inspirational talk—it is a sacred moment in the liturgy where God desires to speak directly to our hearts. Dr. Sri explains how the homily prepares us for a deeper encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist.
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| 0:00.0 | This podcast is brought to you by Ascension. |
| 0:03.0 | To discover even more free Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources, to help you live your faith every day, visit ascensionpress.com. |
| 0:11.0 | Hi, I'm Edwards Three, and welcome to all things Catholic, where real faith meets real life. |
| 0:29.3 | When you go to Mass, do you realize the power of the homily for your soul? |
| 0:35.5 | Do you strive to give your very best to encounter God in this sacred moment? |
| 0:41.2 | Do you realize that God is coming to speak to you through his priest or his deacon at this point in the mass? You see, the homily isn't just a great Christian talk. |
| 0:47.3 | It's not a spiritual speech, a biblical reflection. You can get that on a video, a podcast, |
| 0:51.3 | or at a conference. A homily is so much more than that. |
| 0:56.9 | A homily is more than just a sermon. |
| 0:59.0 | What's the difference to be in a sermon and a homily? |
| 1:02.0 | Well, a sermon is a simple expounding on the scriptures or an expounding on Christian themes |
| 1:03.9 | that you can do anytime, anywhere, |
| 1:06.6 | outside of the context of the sacred liturgy. |
| 1:10.5 | A homily is different. A homily is different. |
| 1:12.6 | A homily is a liturgical act. |
| 1:15.4 | It's an act of worship. |
| 1:17.4 | It's part of Holy Mass. |
| 1:19.0 | And as part of God's plan to speak to you, |
| 1:22.1 | to touch your heart, |
| 1:23.9 | to fill your mind, |
| 1:25.8 | to guide your soul. |
| 1:27.7 | God wants to speak to you through the ordained priest or deacon at this point in the liturgy |
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