Omnia Christus

6/15/26 Zero to One

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Instead of wasting energy by merely reacting to the wickedness and problems of the world, Christians are called to proactively build a beautiful, compelling alternative that overcomes resistance through the grace of Jesus Christ.

Kings 21:1-16 | Matthew 5:38-42

Preached on the 8th of March, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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6/14/26 Harvest Call

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Just as God relies on us to do good for others, He chooses to depend on our prayers , inviting us to fully participate in His saving work by actively asking the Lord to provide for the harvest and the needs of the world.

Exodus 19:2-6 | Romans 5:6-11 | Matthew 9:36-10:8

Preached on the 6th of December, 2025, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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6/13/26 A Mother's Heart

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:01:00 GMT

True glory is not the empty pursuit of worldly fame, but the weighty, life-transforming affirmation of God our Father, which frees us from our deepest emotional wounds and makes us fully alive.

Acts 20:17-27 | John 17:1-11

Preached on the 18th of May, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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6/12/26 Heart of Light

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:01:00 GMT

By revealing God as a community of total, self-giving love, the mystery of the Holy Trinity challenges us to ask for a heart like Christ’s—one that is willing to risk being broken as it pours itself out for others.

Selection from a Holy Trinity Sunday homily preached on the 31st of May, 2026, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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6/11/26 Old and New - Liturgy Series #22

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Although its traditional translation may sometimes seem challenging, the rich, ancient words of the Collect invite us to actively meditate on the profound mystery of the liturgy and make these solemn prayers our own as the priest lifts them up to God on our behalf.

Recorded on the 10th of June, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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6/10/26 Pray the Mass - Liturgy Series #21

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:01:00 GMT

While the intentional words of our liturgy matter deeply, perfect and unbroken focus is not required; rather, we are simply invited to rest in God's peaceful presence and allow His words to wash over us.

Preached on the 9th of June, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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6/9/26 Collecting Prayers - Liturgy Series #20

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The opening prayer of the Mass, known as the collect , reminds us that active participation in prayer is an essential way to put ourselves in God's presence , intercede for those who need our grace , and join Christ in communicating His goodness and love to everyone we encounter.

Preached on the 8th of June, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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6/8/26 Blessed are the Prophets

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:01:00 GMT

True glory is not the empty pursuit of worldly fame, but the weighty, life-transforming affirmation of God our Father, which frees us from our deepest emotional wounds and makes us fully alive.

Acts 20:17-27 | John 17:1-11

Preached on the 18th of May, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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5/8/26 Way Bread

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The challenge of the Eucharist is to truly recognize and receive Christ's real presence , allowing Him to transform us inwardly so that we can go out and be the face of Christ to the world.

Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16 | Corinthians 10:16-17 | John 6:51-58

Preached on the 11th of June, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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6/6/26 Prayer Hands - Liturgy Series #19

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:01:00 GMT

By actively participating and bringing our whole selves into the celebration of the liturgy, rather than merely watching as spectators, we open every aspect of our existence for God to enter and transform.

Preached on the 1st of June, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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6/5/26 Crux Fidelis - Liturgy Series #18

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The Gloria reminds us that God is not just a distant, almighty force, but a Trinitarian communion who intimately shares in our suffering on the cross and gives us the strength to transform our tragedies into grace.

Preached on the 27th of May, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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6/4/26 A Hidden Life

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:01:00 GMT

True glory is not the empty pursuit of worldly fame, but the weighty, life-transforming affirmation of God our Father, which frees us from our deepest emotional wounds and makes us fully alive.

Acts 20:17-27 | John 17:1-11

Preached on the 18th of May, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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6/3/26 The Glory of the Olive - Liturgy Series #17

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The Gloria reminds us that true peace is not a byproduct of the free market or an absence of conflict, but a direct gift of Christ's presence that must be intentionally cultivated in our digital era.

Preached on the 26th of May, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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6/2/26 Give to Caesar

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:01:00 GMT

True glory is not the empty pursuit of worldly fame, but the weighty, life-transforming affirmation of God our Father, which frees us from our deepest emotional wounds and makes us fully alive.

Acts 20:17-27 | John 17:1-11

Preached on the 18th of May, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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6/1/26 Glorious! - Liturgy Series #16

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The ancient hymn of the Gloria is a profound expression of pure excitement and joy that we can only truly experience when we contrast our celebrations with the hard, daily work of giving our lives to others.

Preached on the 19th of May, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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5/8/26 Divinely Bad Math

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 31 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The Trinity is a profound mystery which reveals God as an eternal communion of love, teaching us that true human happiness is found not in selfish distractions, but in selfless generosity and relationship.

Exodus 34:4-6, 8-9 | Corinthians 13:11-13 | John 3:16-18

Preached on the 4th of June, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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5/30/26 Mercy Me - Liturgy Series #15

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 30 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The ancient Greek invocation of the Kyrie eleison is not a reminder for God to be merciful, but a humble act of metanoia where we turn our hearts back to Him and open the door to His healing peace.

Preached on the 18th of May, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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5/29/26 Cursed Figs

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 29 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Christ's cursing of the fig tree is not an act of divine meanness, but a powerful lesson that true miracles become possible when we clean out our internal "den of thieves" and build a prayer life rooted in absolute trust.

Peter 4:7-13 | Mark 11:11-26

Preached on the 2nd of June, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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5/28/26 Uncloaking Device

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 28 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

True glory is not the empty pursuit of worldly fame, but the weighty, life-transforming affirmation of God our Father, which frees us from our deepest emotional wounds and makes us fully alive.

Acts 20:17-27 | John 17:1-11

Preached on the 18th of May, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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5/27/26 Cheap Grace

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 27 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The desire for an easy path to heaven completely misses the point of salvation, which is to do the hard, daily work of growing into a mature relationship of love with God.

Peter 1:18-25 | Mark 10:32-45

Preached on the 8th of March, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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5/26/26 Ordered Time

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 26 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

True glory is not the empty pursuit of worldly fame, but the weighty, life-transforming affirmation of God our Father, which frees us from our deepest emotional wounds and makes us fully alive.

Acts 20:17-27 | John 17:1-11

Preached on the 18th of May, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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5/25/26 Threading Camels

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 25 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Christ uses the jarring imagery of a camel passing through a needle's eye to show that entering the kingdom of God requires us to purge our hearts of all competing attachments, opening ourselves up to a total, radical relationship of love with Him.

Peter 1:3-9 | Mark 10:17-27

Preached on the 28th of February, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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5/19/26 Fire

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 24 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

True glory is not the empty pursuit of worldly fame, but the weighty, life-transforming affirmation of God our Father, which frees us from our deepest emotional wounds and makes us fully alive.

Acts 20:17-27 | John 17:1-11

Preached on the 18th of May, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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5/23/26 Head and Heart

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 23 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

True glory is not the empty pursuit of worldly fame, but the weighty, life-transforming affirmation of God our Father, which frees us from our deepest emotional wounds and makes us fully alive.

Acts 20:17-27 | John 17:1-11

Preached on the 18th of May, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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5/22/26 Prepare Yourself - Liturgy Series #14

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 22 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The Confiteor reminds us that we cannot access the peace of the Eucharist without intentionally slowing down our spinning minds and preparing our hearts through silence and honest presence.

Preached on the 18th of May, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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5/21/26 That They May Be One

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 21 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

When we are confronted with brokenness or division in the Church, our duty is not to sink into media-driven outrage, but to exercise our baptismal authority by transforming that frustration into intentional prayer, fasting, and sacrifice.

Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 | John 17:20-26

Preached on the 2nd of June, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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5/19/26 Truth and Love

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:35:46 GMT

True glory is not the empty pursuit of worldly fame, but the weighty, life-transforming affirmation of God our Father, which frees us from our deepest emotional wounds and makes us fully alive.

Acts 20:17-27 | John 17:1-11

Preached on the 18th of May, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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5/19/26 The Weight of Glory

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 19 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

True glory is not the empty pursuit of worldly fame, but the weighty, life-transforming affirmation of God our Father, which frees us from our deepest emotional wounds and makes us fully alive.

Acts 20:17-27 | John 17:1-11

Preached on the 18th of May, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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5/18/26 Take Courage

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:46:13 GMT

True faith requires moving beyond a shallow intellectual understanding into a rooted life of self-denying love, trusting in Christ's victory even when the world seems overwhelmed by darkness.

Acts 19:1-8 | John 16:29-33

Preached on the 17th of May, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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5/10/26 Our Daily Ascension

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 17 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The Ascension is not Christ's departure to a distant place, but his entry into the hearts of believers, calling them to stop worrying about worldly politics and instead become his active presence in the world.

Acts 1:1-11 | Ephesians 1:17-23 | Matthew 28:16-20

Preached on the 21st of May, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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5/16/26 Ye Shall Receive

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 16 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Christ commands us to take prayer seriously as a real and powerful responsibility that allows us to participate in God's work by honestly asking for what we and others need.

Acts 18:23-28 | John 16:23-28

Preached on the 28th of May, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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5/15/26 iConfess - Liturgy Series #13

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 15 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The Penitential Act is a vital moment of "spiritual breathing" where we humbly acknowledge our faults to clear the way for a true and intentional encounter with the presence of Christ.

Preached on the 12th of May, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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5/14/26 Hello Grace - Liturgy Series #12

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 14 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The formal greeting of the Mass, rooted in the letters of St. Paul, signifies our entry into an important encounter with Christ where we receive grace—not as a magical substance, but as a living relationship with God.

The Greeting at Mass by Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli

Preached on the 11th of May, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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5/13/26 The Pauline Greeting - Liturgy Series #11

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 13 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The Apostolic Greeting at the beginning of Mass uses the ancient words of St. Paul to invite the faithful into the life of the Trinity—a "family" of love that we are called to receive and then pour out onto the world.

Preached on the 7th of May, 2026 at The Springs at Tanasbourne in Hillsboro, Oregon.

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5/12/26 Not by the Sword

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 12 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

True Christianity is found not in cultural labels or worldly power, but in a heart so filled with the Holy Spirit that it can sing hymns of joy even in the midst of prison and affliction.

Acts 16:22-34 | John 16:5-11

Preached on the 24th of May, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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5/11/26 Altar Christus - Liturgy Series #10

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 11 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The priest kisses the altar because it is a sacred symbol of Christ Himself—the living altar and sacrifice—where the ancient covenants are fulfilled and the faithful find strength and intimate communion with God.

Preached on the 4th of May, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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5/10/26 Moms are Cool

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 10 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

On Mother's Day, we celebrate the vital calling of all mothers and look to Mary as the perfect human reflection of the Holy Spirit’s love, a mother who tirelessly leads her children to an encounter with Jesus Christ.

Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 | Peter 3:15-18 | John 14:15-21

Preached on the 14th of May, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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5/9/26 Americanism

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 09 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The "heresy of Americanism" serves as a warning that true happiness is found not in seeking cultural acceptance or "getting with the times," but in embracing the eternal truths of the Gospel that provide the only real key to human fulfillment.

Acts 16:1-10 | John 15:18-21

Preached on the 8th of May, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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5/8/26 By their Fruits

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 08 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

True spiritual fruitfulness is found not in building large institutions or achieving measurable results, but in the quiet, difficult transformation of the heart that allows the fruits of the Spirit to take root and remain.

Acts 15:22-31 | John 15:12-17

Preached on the 12th of May, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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5/7/26 A Downpour of Light

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 07 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

God’s love is a radiant "liquid light" that flows through every level of creation, inviting us to be transparent channels who find our greatest joy in receiving and passing this self-giving love to others.

Acts 15:7-21 | John 15:9-11

Preached on the 11th of May, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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5/6/26 ABIDE!

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 06 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Abiding in Christ through intentional quiet and presence is the only way to escape the soul-exhausting "tyranny of the urgent" and live as a fruitful, living branch of the True Vine.

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry | Acts 15:1-6 | John 15:1-8

Preached on the 5th of May, 2021, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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5/5/26 The Weight of Peace

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 05 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

True peace is found not in the world's distractions and escapism, but in the deep connection and love found by being present to Christ and others in every moment of our lives.

Acts 14:19-28 | John 14:27-31

Preached on the 4th of May, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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5/4/26 Whoes Spirit? - Liturgy Series #9

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 04 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The greeting "And with your spirit" is an ancient prayer that acknowledges the priest is acting in the person of Christ, ensuring the focus remains on encountering the Lord rather than the individual human minister.

Preached on the 2nd of May, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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5/3/26 God's Preferred Pronouns

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 03 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

While God transcends all human categories, He reveals Himself as Father and invites us to see His true face—self-giving love—mirrored in the life of Jesus Christ and in the hearts of those around us.

Acts 6:1-7 | Peter 2:4-9 | John 14:1-12

Preached on the 7th of May, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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5/2/26 The Greek Mass - Liturgy Series #8

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 02 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The liturgy balances the "transcendent" mystery of Latin with the "imminent" clarity of the vernacular to reflect the dual nature of Christ—both distant and divine, yet intimately close and understandable.

Preached on the 20th of April, 2026, and re-recorded on the 1st of May at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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5/1/26 Anti Phon - Liturgy Series #7

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 01 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The Sign of the Cross is an ancient prayer of identity that marks the beginning of the liturgy and the Christian life by signaling that we no longer act as ourselves, but in the name and person of the Holy Trinity.

Preached on the 21st of April, 2026, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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4/30/26 In the Name - Liturgy Series #6

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Preached on the 29th of April, 2026, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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4/29/26 Living Stones - Liturgy Series #5

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The Church is not merely a physical building but the ecclesia—the living gathering of Christians whose spiritual communion and relationship with God constitute the true heart of the liturgy.

Preached on the 28th of April, 2026, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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4/28/26 Light of Life - Liturgy Series #4

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Initially used for practical light, candles have become sacred symbols of the "Morning Star," Jesus Christ, whose undimmed light we are called to receive and carry into the world.

Preached on the 27th of April, 2026, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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4/27/26 Robed in Glory - Liturgy Series #3

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Vestments are ancient garments preserved by the Church to help priests "cover up" their personal identities and stand in the person of Christ, inviting all believers to similarly "put on" the Lord through their love.

Preached on the 21st of April, 2026, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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4/26/26 Dirty Sheep

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:34:29 GMT

The Gospel of the Good Shepherd reminds us that we don't need to be extraordinary to find abundant life; we only need the humility of a sheep to ignore the world's distractions and follow Christ's guiding voice.

Acts 2:14, 36-41 | Peter 2:20-25 | John 10:1-10

Preached on the 30th of April, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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4/25/26 Inward Ascension

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The Ascension is not Christ’s departure from the world but His transition into a more intimate, internal presence that empowers His disciples to carry His joy to the whole world.

Peter 5:5-14 | Mark 16:15-20

Preached on the 25th of April, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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4/24/26 The Once and Future Liturgy - Liturgy Series #2

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The liturgy is a gift from Christ, preserved by the Church, to allow us to participate reverently in the Sacred Mysteries and receive the life-transforming presence of the Lord.

Preached on the 20th of April, 2026, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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4/23/26 Blessed and Broken

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The Eucharist uses bread and wine to symbolize that true love and happiness are found not in self-indulgence, but in the purifying process of being "ground down" and "poured out" as a self-gift to others.

Acts 8:26-40 | John 6:44-51

Preached on the 27th of April, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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4/22/26 This House of Bread

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The "Bread of Life" discourse and the Our Father invite us to stop rushing toward tomorrow and instead find the "daily bread" of Christ’s presence by living today with a spirit of gratitude and attentiveness.

Acts 8:1-8 | John 6:35-40

Preached on the 7th of May, 2025, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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4/21/26 The Mass is Not Ended - Liturgy Series #1

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

We will begin today a series of homilies reflecting on the Liturgy of the Eucharist. In this first installment we reflect on the term ‘Mass’ and what it does and does not mean.

Preached on the 14th of April, 2026, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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4/20/26 Work of God

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Salvation is a free gift of relationship with God that cannot be earned through works, but it requires an active response of faith that naturally expresses itself through self-giving love for others.

Acts 6:1-7 | John 6:16-21

Preached on the 2nd of May, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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4/19/26 Pillow Forts in Emmaus

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The Resurrection invites us out of our "pillow fort" of temporary material concerns and into a "really real" world of eternal joy that we encounter through the scriptures and the breaking of the bread.

Acts 2:14, 22-28 | Peter 1:17-21 | Luke 24:13-35

Preached on the 23th of April, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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4/18/26 Faith Alone

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Walking on water is a spiritual reality where we let go of our own control to live in a state of total trust and constant presence with Christ, regardless of the storms around us.

Acts 6:1-7 | John 6:16-21

Preached on the 30th of April, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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4/17/26 American Apocalypse

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:51:15 GMT

Rather than succumbing to a "catastrophist" mindset, Christians should trust that God will handle threats to the Church and instead focus their energy on building something positive and helping those in their immediate lives.

Acts 5:34-42 | John 6:1-15

Preached on the 20th of April, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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4/16/26 School of the Spirit

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Living in the "School of the Holy Spirit" means cultivating interior silence and practicing an attentive listening to the subtle nudges and guidance that God provides for every moment of our lives.

Acts 5:27-33 | John 3:31-36

Preached on the 20th of April, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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4/15/26 The Hell It Is!

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Hell is not an accidental trap but a state chosen by those who reject God; true Christianity is an invitation to a relationship of love that replaces fear and condemnation with joy and freedom.

Acts 5:17-26 | John 3:16-21

Preached on the 27th of April, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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4/14/26 Saint Nicodemus

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

By following the example of St. Nicodemus and the methods of St. Ignatius, we learn that true discernment requires slowing down to find the deep, coherent peace that identifies God’s voice amid the noise of our internal feelings.

Preached on the 13th of April, 2026, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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4/13/26 War and Peace

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The Pope’s courageous calls for peace are not meant to dictate foreign policy, but to offer the challenging ideals of the Gospel as the only truly lasting solution to the world’s conflicts.

Recorded while walking in Forest Park on the 12th of April, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.

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4/12/26 Mercy Supreme

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Divine Mercy Sunday is a call to balance God's perfect justice with His perfect mercy, moving past a faith based on fear and rules into an active, open community that brings Christ’s peace to the world.

Acts 2:42-47 | Peter 1:3-9 | John 20:19-31

Preached on the 16th of April, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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4/11/26 Tears in Heaven

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Heaven is not a physical place in the sky but a state of being united to God that transforms our material reality and can begin in our lives right now.

Preached on the 8th of April, 2026, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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4/9/26 Don't Cling

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:27:47 GMT

Christ’s post-Resurrection appearances invite us to move beyond physical certainty into a deeper, active relationship of faith.

Preached on the 7th of April, 2026, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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4/9/26 Easter Penitential

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Rather than viewing Easter as a green light for indulgence, we should see it as the beginning of a "resurrected life" rooted in healthy self-discipline and a continuous offering of ourselves to God.

Recorded while walking in Forest Park on the 8th of April, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.

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4/8/26 Now You See Me

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The Road to Emmaus reveals that the entire purpose of the scriptures is to lead us to a personal encounter with Christ in the Eucharist, transforming our disillusionment into an active mission to bring His joy to the world.

Preached on the 20th of April, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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4/7/26 The Science of Resurrection

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Easter is the gift of a new life of faith where we stop clinging to physical certainty and instead "come alive" to bring Christ’s hidden presence into the world through our own active participation.

Preached on the 19th of April, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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4/6/26 Get thee to Galilee

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

By practicing Lectio Divina, we find that the Resurrection invites us away from worldly sophistication and toward a "return to Galilee"—a life of humility, silence, and simple daily faithfulness where Christ truly dwells.

Preached on the 18th of April, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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4/5/26 Maranatha

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Easter is the revelation of a "new creation" where life conquers death, inviting us to look past the physical world and enter into a mysterious, life-giving relationship with God through the gift of faith.

Acts 10:34, 37-43 | Corinthians 5:6-8 | John 20:1-9

Preached on the 9th of April, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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4/4/26 A Week to Remember

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Holy Week is a condensed reenactment of Christ’s final days, designed to help us move beyond abstract belief and personally experience the profound human emotions and spiritual reality of Jesus' journey from exaltation to resurrection.

From an interview given to a professor from BYU recorded on the 1st of April, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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4/3/26 The Universal Cross

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Since suffering is inevitable, we should stop running and instead intentionally embrace our "cross" by following Christ’s example of self-giving love, which is found in the middle ground between society's polarizing extremes.

Isaiah 52:13-53:12 | Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 | John 18:1-19:42

Preached on the 7th of April, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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4/2/26 Blood and Wood

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:29:28 GMT

Holy Thursday is an invitation to participate in the "death of God" on the cross through the Eucharist, choosing to live a redeemed life of peace and joy even in the midst of a broken and suffering world.

Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 | Corinthians 11:23-26 | John 13:1-15

Preached on the 17th of April, 2025, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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4/1/26 Convert Yourself

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

By facing the dark reality of betrayal—both in Judas’s history and in the Church today—we are invited to reject the path of using others and instead follow Peter’s example of humble repentance and return to Christ.

Isaiah 50:4-9 | Matthew 26:14-25

Preached on the 5th of April, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/31/26 Heart of Darkness

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Holy Week is a call to return to the Lord by examining where our time and concerns are truly placed and ensuring that God, rather than modern distractions, is at the center of our being.

Isaiah 49:1-6 | John 13:21-33, 36-38

Preached on the 12th of April, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/30/26 The Scent of Nard

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:26:32 GMT

True Christian mission must flow from a deep, personal encounter with Christ. We must slow down and truly notice the "sights, sounds, and smells" of the faith during Holy Week. Without slowing down to experience His presence, all our "practical" efforts for the poor and the Church will ultimately be empty and ineffective.

Isaiah 42:1-7 | John 12:1-11

Preached on the 11th of April, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/29/26 Palms or Stones?

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Palm Sunday is a call to stop hiding behind "great causes" and the emotions of the crowd, and instead follow the example of the Good Thief by honestly facing our brokenness and asking for Christ's mercy.

Isaiah 50:4-7 | Philippians 2:6-11 | Matthew 21:1-11

Preached on the 2nd of April, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/28/26 Which Jews?

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The phrase "the Jews" in John's Gospel is best understood as an historical "family argument" between Jewish people, and the true purpose of these readings is to lead every individual to accept Christ's universal sacrifice for their own sins.

Ezekiel 37:21-28 | John 11:45-57 | Archbishop Sample on Judaism

Preached on the 18th of March, 2026, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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3/27/26 Christ the Uncomfortable

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Jesus intentionally makes us uncomfortable to shock us out of self-centeredness, inviting us to stop "throwing stones" at difficult truths and instead use His grace to do the hard work of spiritual growth.

Jeremiah 20:10-13 | John 10:31-42

Preached on the 31st of March, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/26/26 Gospel Philosophy

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:01:00 GMT

God is not just the abstract foundation of all existence, but a personal relationship of love into which we are invited through the human face of Jesus Christ.

Genesis 17:3-9 | John 8:51-59

Preached on the 7th of April, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/25/26 Immaculate Necessity

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Mary’s Immaculate Conception was not a "nice extra" but a spiritual necessity that allowed her, as the representative of all humanity, to give a perfectly free and total "yes" to God’s plan for salvation.

Isaiah 7:10-14 | Hebrews 10:4-10 | Luke 1:26-38

Preached on the 24th of March, 2026, at St Juan Diego Church in Bethany, Oregon.

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3/24/26 Crucified in Bronze

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The true mission of Christ was to be “lifted up” on the cross, demonstrating that authentic joy and resurrection are found only by getting out of ourselves and giving everything in self-sacrificial love.

Numbers 21:4-9 | John 8:21-30

Preached on the 5th of April, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/23/26 Pharisee vs Adultery

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:01:00 GMT

True peace is found by moving beyond the split of public and private personas to embrace a single, authentic identity in Christ, feeding our "good wolf" through the intentional practices of Lent.

Daniel 13:41-62 | John 8:1-11

Preached on the 6th of April, 2025, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/22/26 Optimistic Pessimism

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:01:00 GMT

By facing the reality of death rather than hiding behind a fake "peppy" optimism, we can embrace Christ’s promise that death is not an end but a beginning to an eternal relationship of light and peace.

Ezekiel 37:12-14 | Romans 8:8-11 | John 11:1-45

Preached on the 26th of March, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/21/26 Believe Everything

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:01:00 GMT

True monotheism requires a constant effort to ensure that modern ideologies or national loyalties do not take God’s place as the operative religion in our lives.

Jeremiah 11:18-20 | John 7:40-53

Preached on the 2nd of April, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/20/26 The Atheist Delusion

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:01:00 GMT

God remains hidden not to evade us, but to protect our freedom, inviting us to move beyond "mathematical certainty" into a transformative, choice-based relationship of love.

Wisdom 2:1, 12-22 | John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30

Preached on the 23rd of March, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/19/26 Joseph the King

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:01:00 GMT

St. Joseph, the rightful but hidden King of Israel, shows us that true authority and fatherhood are found not in loud proclamations, but in silent, active obedience to God.

Samuel 7:4-5, 12-14, 16 | Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22 | Luke 2:41-51

Preached on the 19th of March, 2025, at St Joseph’s Villa in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/18/26 Commander's Intent

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:01:00 GMT

By understanding "commander's intent," we realize that our faith is not about checking off a list of rules but about maintaining a living relationship with God that guides our actions in every circumstance.

Isaiah 49:8-15 | John 5:17-30

Preached on the 22nd of March, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/17/26 Fully Alive

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Christ's miracles and our Lenten sacrifices share the same goal: to free us from the slavery of sin so that we might stop merely surviving and instead come fully alive inside.

Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12 | John 5:1-3, 5-16

Preached on the 16th of March, 2026, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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3/16/26 Divinely Human

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Because Jesus experienced life as a fully human being, we can truly follow Him by silencing the noise of the world to listen to His voice within our hearts and serve His presence in others.

Isaiah 65:17-21 | John 4:43-54

Preached during a retreat on the 3rd of August, 2024, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/15/26 Pokémon Addiction

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:01:00 GMT

By putting down our digital and legalistic "boxes," we can follow the example of St. Joseph and the man born blind to live authentically in the truth of God’s reality.

Exodus 17:3-7 | Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 | John 4:5-42

Preached on the 19th of March, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/14/26 Thou Shalt Not Compare

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:01:00 GMT

True spiritual progress begins when we stop deceiving ourselves with high self-esteem and instead embrace the humble, "scary" reality of our own faults, allowing God to fill the space we have cleared.

Hosea 6:1-6 | Luke 18:9-14

Preached on the 23rd of October, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/13/26 Be Not Afraid

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:08:29 GMT

True vocation is found by overcoming the fear that giving everything to God will diminish us, realizing instead that surrendering our "Monopoly money" attachments to Christ is the only path to experiencing life's full beauty and freedom.

Hosea 14:2-10 | Mark 12:28-34

Preached on the 16th of March, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/12/26 Demonic Absence

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:01:00 GMT

True spiritual freedom is not achieved by simply casting out sin, but by filling the resulting emptiness with the love and presence of Christ so there is no room for evil to return.

Jeremiah 7:23-28 | Luke 11:14-23

Preached on the 16th of March, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/11/26 Living Law

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Jesus came to bring us face-to-face with God and ourselves, inviting us to stop pretending and instead find true fulfillment by grounding our lives in an authentic relationship of love.

Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9 | Matthew 5:17-19

Preached on the 23rd of March, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/10/26 Forgive, Forgive, Forgive

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Forgiveness is not about excusing evil, but about making the heroic choice to let go of hatred so that you are not consumed by bitterness, allowing you to live in the peace and love of Christ.

Daniel 3:25, 34-43 | Matthew 18:21-35

Preached on the 12th of August, 2021, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/9/26 The Relational Way

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:01:00 GMT

True evangelization is not found in intellectual arguments but in the radical act of becoming a friend, showing forth the loving face of God through authentic human relationship.

Kings 5:1-15 | Luke 4:24-30

Preached on the 21st of March, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/8/26 Till we have Faces

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:01:00 GMT

By letting go of the "digital filters" and social masks we use to hide our brokenness, we can encounter the God who already sees us as we are and find the freedom to live authentically in His love.

Exodus 17:3-7 | Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 | John 4:5-42

Preached on the 12th of March, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/7/26 Prodigal Sons

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:01:00 GMT

By understanding our psychological differences and letting go of internal resentment, we can respond to the Father’s invitation to find peace in love rather than in the pride of being “right.”

Micah 7:14-15, 18-20 | Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

Preached on the 15th of March, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/6/26 Not your Stuff

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:01:00 GMT

The Parable of the Wicked Tenants reminds us that everything we “possess” is actually on lease from God, calling us to use this season of Lent to detach from our “sticky” stuff and use our resources to build His kingdom.

Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13, 17-18 | Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46

Preached on the 10th of March, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/3/26 Desert Springs

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:01:00 GMT

The desert is a place of "no thing" where, by losing social power and material attachments, the Church is purified to become a smaller, more spiritual, and more authentic home for those searching for hope.

Jeremiah 17:5-10 | Luke 16:19-31

Preached on the 29th of March, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/4/26 Cross Grace

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:01:00 GMT

True Christian life rejects the "cheap grace" of seeking rewards without sacrifice, instead embracing the "costly grace" of the cross as the ultimate adventure of self-giving love that leads to authentic fulfillment.

Jeremiah 18:18-20 | Matthew 20:17-28

Preached on the 16th of March, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/3/26 Fasting from Pride

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:01:00 GMT

True Lenten transformation requires "giving up" our intellectual pride and the habit of judging the Church, choosing instead to humbly assent to the authority Christ left on earth to guide us.

Isaiah 1:10, 16-20 | Matthew 23:1-12

Preached on the 15th of March, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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3/2/26 To Judge, or not to Judge

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Following the example of Christ, we are called to move past the negative energy of judgment and condemnation to focus on seeking proactive, good-oriented solutions that bring people together.

Daniel 9:4-10 | Luke 6:36-38

Preached on the 1st of March, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky.

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3/1/26 Remember the Signs

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:01:00 GMT

The Transfiguration calls us to hold fast to the memory of God's glory and to use the season of Lent to "clear our windows" so that His light, rather than our own distractions, can shine through us to a world in need of hope.

Genesis 12:1-4 | Timothy 1:8-10 | Matthew 17:1-9

Preached on the 5th of March, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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2/27/26 Perfectly Imperfect

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Biblical perfection is not about achieving an impossible, flawless standard, but about fulfilling our telos by being fully present and giving of ourselves as a gift to others.

Deuteronomy 26:16-19 | Matthew 5:43-48

Preached on the 14th of June, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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2/27/26 Sacred at Heart

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

True righteousness is found not in the external "set apart" legalism of the Pharisees but in a sincere conversion of heart that prioritizes internal reconciliation and a deep, quiet union with the love of Christ.

Ezekiel 18:21-28 | Matthew 5:20-26

Preached on the 3rd of March, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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2/25/26 Just Ask

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

True faith rejects the pursuit of material prosperity in favor of receiving the Holy Spirit and finding spiritual healing through the challenges and sacrifices of a life centered on love.

Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25 | Matthew 7:7-12

Preached on the 2nd of March, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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2/25/26 The Jonah Redemption

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Drawing from the story of Jonah and the teachings of Pope Francis, the homily challenges us to move beyond the desire for vengeance and embrace a "pro-life" heart that seeks the repentance and salvation of all people, even our enemies.

Jonah 3:1-10 | Luke 11:29-32

Preached on the 9th of March, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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2/24/26 Our Fathers?

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

The "Our Father" prayer provides the ultimate remedy for a society suffering from a crisis of fatherlessness by revealing God as the perfect Father who heals our personal and cultural wounds.

The Shack | Isaiah 55:10-11 | Matthew 6:7-15

Preached on the 17th of June, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Recording accidentally cut off prematurely.

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2/23/26 Lent Remorsefully

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Lent is the time to stop coddling our habitual sins and allow ourselves to feel the healthy "pain of remorse" that leads to true repentance and a contrite heart.

Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18 | Matthew 25:31-46

Originally preached on the 22nd of February, 2026, in Spring Grove, Illinois.

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2/22/26 The Metaverse Fast

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Lent is an invitation to reject the "fake and wonderful life" of digital distractions and reclaim our freedom through real connection to God and others.

Genesis 2:7-9,3:1-7 | Romans 5:12-19 | Matthew 4:1-11

Originally preached on the 26th of February, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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2/21/26 Mary's Roses

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

The Rosary is a scriptural, Christ-centered meditation that uses rhythmic prayer to help us focus on the life of Jesus through the eyes of His mother.

Isaiah 58:9-14 | Luke 5:27-32

Preached at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 11th day of February, 2026

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2/20/26 Fast One

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Christian fasting is not a negative act of deprivation but a positive effort to clear out internal distractions and make space for a deep, living relationship with Jesus Christ.

Isaiah 58:1-9 | Matthew 9:14-15

Preached on the 24th of February, 2023, at St Jospeh’s Villa in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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2/19/26 Sound of Silence

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Lent is an invitation to eliminate the hurry and noise of the world so that, in the silence of our own hearts, we can hear God's voice and recover our true selves.

Deuteronomy 30:15-20 | Luke 9:22-25

Preached on the 23rd of February, 2023, at St Jospeh’s Villa in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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2/18/26 Ashes to Ashes

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

The external signs of Lent are meant to be a manifestation of a secret, internal transformation that replaces our addictions and distractions with a life-giving relationship with God and others.

Joel 2:12-18 | Corinthians 5:20-6:2 | Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Preached on the 2nd of March, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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2/17/26 Oceans of Light

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

By looking toward the vast "ocean of light" that is God's eternal love, we can find a hopeful response to the otherwise inexplicable suffering and evil we encounter in the world.

James 1:12-18 | Mark 8:14-21

Preached at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 16th day of February, 2026

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2/16/26 Signs of Life

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Jesus encounters us where we are not to leave us there, but to invite us on a challenging journey toward becoming great saints and lights for the world.

James 1:1-11 | Mark 8:11-13

Preached at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 3rd day of February, 2026

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2/15/26 Love Rules

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Jesus fulfills the law by inviting us out of a checklist-based legalism and into a more challenging, beautiful relationship of radical love fueled by His own grace.

Sirach 15:15-20 | Corinthians 2:6-10 | Matthew 5:17-37

Preached on the 23rd of June, 2023, at St Jospeh’s Villa in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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2/14/26 For God and Country

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

The Church's mission is not to take political sides but to remain radically available to help every person, regardless of their beliefs, encounter and be transformed by Jesus Christ.

Kings 12:26-32; 13:33-34 | Mark 8:1-10

Preached at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 9th day of February, 2026

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2/13/26 The Hidden God

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Jesus is not just a moral teacher but God Himself, who reveals His identity through His actions and invites us to listen to His Word as preserved through the Church.

Kings 11:29-32; 12:19 | Mark 7:31-37

Preached at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 26th day of January, 2026.

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2/9/26 True Faith

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

True faith is a radical trust and love that is forged in the darkness of trials, where we learn to choose God over our own comfort and security.

Kings 11:4-13 | Mark 7:24-30

Preached on the 10th of February, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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2/11/26 The Curse of Knowledge

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

True wisdom is not found in intellectual accumulation but in the humble recognition of our own limitations and a constant, quiet reliance on God's guidance.

Kings 10:1-10 | Mark 7:14-23

Preached on the 9th of February, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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2/10/26 Turning Darkness into Light

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Rather than being defined by our wounds or legalistic pride, we are invited to let Christ enter the darkness of our lives and transform it into a radiant source of joy.

Kings 8:22-23, 27-30 | Mark 7:1-13

Preached on the 8th of February, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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2/9/26 Seize the Day

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Because we are never promised tomorrow, we must make the most of today, living our unique callings with urgency and gratitude.

Kings 8:1-7, 9-13 | Mark 6:53-56

Preached on the 7th of February, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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2/8/26 Tribal Christianity

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

By resisting the polarizing currents of modern culture and fighting for deep connection with Christ and others, we transform our isolated lives back into the "salt" and "light" the world desperately needs.

Tribe | Isaiah 58:7-10 | Corinthians 2:1-5 | Matthew 5:13-16

Originally preached on the 5th of February, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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2/7/26 Make Haste Slowly

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

By choosing to set aside digital distractions and the "addiction to stress," we can reclaim our time to practice the presence of God and find a life of true peace.

Kings 3:4-13 | Mark 6:30-34

Preached on the 5th of February, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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2/6/26 David for President

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Instead of seeking a political savior, we are called to follow Jesus by transforming our own hearts into oases of peace and choosing to spread goodness rather than anger in a polarized world.

Sirach 47:2-11 | Mark 6:14-29

Preached at The Springs at Tanasbourne Senior Living Community in Hillsboro, Oregon on the 5th day of February, 2026.

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2/5/26 Witnesses not Teachers

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

True salvation is not found in secret knowledge or clever arguments, but in a life that radically witnesses to the presence of Christ through consistent, lived action.

Kings 2:1-4, 10-12 | Mark 6:7-13

Preached on the 3rd of February, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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1/31/26 The Catholic Bible

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

True understanding of the faith requires the humility to listen to the wisdom of the Church rather than relying on our own private interpretations of the Word of God.

Samuel 24:2, 9-17 | Mark 6:1-6

Preached at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 27th day of January, 2026.

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2/3/26 Fathered by God

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:27:20 GMT

By looking to Jesus as the true face of the Father, we can find the ultimate affirmation and challenge we need to live fulfilled lives and heal the wounds of earthly fatherlessness.

Fathered by God | Samuel 18:9-10, 14, 24-25, 30-19:3 | Mark 5:21-43

Preached on the 1st of February, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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2/2/26 Be the Light

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Through recognizing our gifts as borrowed light from Christ, we are called to fulfill our baptismal calling to shine the light of His grace into the world.

Malachi 3:1-4 | Hebrews 2:14-18 | Luke 2:22-40

Originally preached on the 2nd of February, 2025, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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2/1/26 Blessed is the Ordinary

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

True blessedness is found by inhabiting the radical center of faith, where internal transformation and the quiet pursuit of peace provide a fulfillment that outshines the loud extremes of the world.

Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 | Corinthians 1:26-31 | Matthew 5:1-12

Originally preached on the 29th of January, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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1/31/26 Davidic Tabloids

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Instead of judging the failures of others, we should use their stories as a catalyst to cease living "double lives" ourselves, and embrace our true identity in God's love.

Samuel 12:1-7, 10-17 | Mark 4:35-41

Originally preached on the 23rd of January, 2024, at St Ann Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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1/30/26 Ephrem's Prayer

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Instead of trying to fix the world’s dysfunction, we should focus on transforming ourselves by daily acknowledging our own faults and seeking God’s mercy.

St Ephrem the Syrian’s Prayer to the Holy Spirit | Samuel 11:1-4, 5-10, 13-17 | Mark 4:26-34

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 13th day of January, 2026.

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1/29/26 Mark My Words

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

The Gospels are reliable eyewitness accounts rather than anonymous stories, inviting us to trust their testimony and follow Jesus as His first disciples did.

Samuel 7:18-19, 24-29 | Mark 4:21-25

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 14th day of January, 2026.

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1/28/26 The Dirt Gospel

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

By intentionally tilling the soil of our hearts—removing the weeds of hurry and distraction—we create the necessary space for God’s Word to take root and transform our lives.

Samuel 7:4-17 | Mark 4:1-20

Originally preached on the 24th of January, 2024, at St Ann Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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1/27/26 Jesus my Brother

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

When reading difficult biblical passages, such as those where Jesus appears to dismiss His mother, it is a mistake to interpret them in isolation or through a purely personal lens. The true meaning of Scripture must be found within the 2,000-year tradition of the Church that Jesus Himself established. Jesus is not denigrating Mary but is instead elevating all believers by teaching that anyone who does the will of God—as Mary did most perfectly—is welcomed into His intimate family.

Samuel 6:12-15, 17-19 | Mark 3:31-35

Originally preached on the 23rd of January, 2024, at St Ann Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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1/26/26 Whole-Body Faith

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

The true diabolical spirit is one of division, which manifests not only in societal conflicts regarding the sanctity of life but also in the internal fracture between our intellect and our emotions. To live a whole life, we must move beyond a purely intellectual faith and surrender control to God, allowing Him to unite our entire being and heal the divisions within ourselves and our world.

Timothy 1:1-8 | Mark 3:22-30

Originally preached on the 22nd of January, 2024, at St Ann Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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1/25/26 With God in Russia

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Drawing from the life of Walter Ciszek, we see that Christ does not simply "paper over" our past, but enters into our deepest darkness and failures to transform them into light. True salvation requires us to abandon the illusion of our own self-sufficiency, allowing God to redeem even our sins and tragedies to open our hearts to others. By letting go and listening to God's will in every moment, we allow Him to turn our brokenness into a gateway for His transformative grace.

With God in Russia | He Leadeth Me | Isaiah 8:23-9:3 | Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 | Matthew 4:12-23

Originally preached on the 22nd of January, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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1/24/26 Standing with Jägerstätter

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Inspired by the witness of Blessed Franz Jägerstätter, who refused to fight for the Nazis despite pressure to "go along to get along," we are reminded that following Christ often looks like "insanity" to a world focused on common sense and self-preservation. Today, we face a similar choice to either stay silent as society denies fundamental truths about life and marriage or to risk being "canceled" for speaking what used to be common sense. We cannot be cowed into accepting untruths just to protect our privileged lifestyles; rather, we must have the courage to stand for the truth and set the world ablaze.

A Hidden Life | Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7 | Mark 3:7-12

Preached on the 20th of January, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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1/23/26 Judas the Optimist

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Judas may have been an optimist who betrayed Christ after becoming disillusioned when Jesus refused to act as a worldly, political king. Unlike secular optimism, which falsely expects immediate earthly progress, Christian hope acknowledges that the world is "running down" while looking toward ultimate salvation beyond this life. By rejecting utopian illusions and focusing on our eternal home, we find a joy that is far deeper and more resilient than mere worldly optimism.

Samuel 24:3-21 | Mark 3:13-19

Originally preached on the 20th of January, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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1/22/26 Demonic Truths

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Jesus silences unclean spirits because factual truth without charity is misleading, often twisting His mission into mere miracle-working rather than spiritual salvation. We must avoid being possessed by "lowercase truths"—such as facts or politics used to attack others—and instead ground ourselves in the "uppercase Truth" of Christ, realizing that any truth lacking love is ultimately false.

Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7 | Mark 3:7-12

Preached on the 20th of January, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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1/21/26 Ut Unum Sint

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

During this week of prayer for Christian unity, we must reject the complacency and triumphalism that often lead us to ignore the tragedy of a divided body of Christ. While we hold the fullness of the faith, we are called to follow Christ’s example by prioritizing charity and building bridges of understanding with others rather than simply "slamming the door". By feeling the pain of this disunity and reaching out with genuine care, we participate in Christ’s ultimate prayer that we may all be one.

Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51 | Mark 3:1-6

Preached on the 19th of January, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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1/20/26 The Speed of Sabbath

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

In a modern culture that prioritizes constant activity, we must reclaim the truth that the "Sabbath was made for man," viewing it as a life-giving gift rather than a restrictive rule. While advertisers use images of rest and simplicity to sell us more products, true peace comes not from buying things, but from the radical act of stopping. By taking time to disconnect from work and digital distractions to simply "be" with God and others, we honor the divine command to slow down and find the spiritual nourishment we desperately need.

Samuel 16:1-13 | Mark 2:23-28

Preached on the 18th of January, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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1/19/26 The Pope and the Doctor

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

On a day dedicated to the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we must reject the temptation to judge others by outward characteristics like race or ethnicity, and remember what St John Paul II taught us, that our true value lies in the Father’s love for us. True social transformation begins with the internal work of eliminating the judgment and discrimination hidden within our own hearts. By choosing to love every individual as a unique person rather than a category, we enact the only change that can truly heal the world.

Samuel 15:16-23 | Mark 2:18-22

Preached on the 17th of January, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Original recording edited for length.

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1/18/26 Farewell to Christendom

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

As we enter the first week of Ordinary Time, it is easy to feel that we are living through a period of endings, but in the life of the Church, every ending is a new beginning. We are moving out of a thousand-year era of "Christendom" where the faith was mainstream and into a new age where being a Christian is no longer socially "cool" or culturally expected. This shift is an opportunity to reclaim the radical spirit of the early Church, treating our baptism not as a passive identity but as a wholehearted commitment to discipleship that offers the world the light it desperately needs.

Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 | Corinthians 1:1-3 | John 1:29-34

Originally preached on the 15th of January, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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1/17/26 Vatican Three

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

As a New Year’s resolution for this first week of Ordinary Time, you are invited to join "Pope Leo’s book club" by following the Holy Father's new Wednesday catechesis. Rather than relying on what others say about the "spirit of Vatican II," the Pope is challenging us to actually read the Council's documents for ourselves. This is a beautiful opportunity to inform your faith through official church teachings and grow in closeness to God.

Pope Leo’s Audiences | Fr Dominic’s Reflection | Samuel 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1 | Mark 2:13-17

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 13th day of January, 2026.

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1/16/26 The Gospel of Immediacy

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

As the disciple and scribe of St. Peter, Mark captured the fast-paced, "immediately" driven narrative of an eyewitness who was eager to share how Jesus had impacted his life. By entering into this narrative, we are inspired by Peter’s zeal and reminded that we carry a special blessing: though we have not seen Jesus with our own eyes, we believe in Him and are called to witness to His presence in the world today.

Samuel 8:4-7, 10-22 | Mark 2:1-12

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 12th day of January, 2026.

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1/15/26 Not a Tame Lion

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

While Christ performed physical miracles, he did so primarily as signs of the spiritual healing he truly came to bring—the removal of sin. We must resist the temptation to "use" God to solve our worldly problems or avoid suffering, as faith is meant to be a deep relationship of mutual self-giving rather than a transaction. By uniting our own pain and suffering to God, we allow Him to transform those experiences internally into something beautiful and good in union with Him.

Samuel 4:1-11 | Mark 1:40-45

Originally preached on the 13th of January, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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1/14/26 Gamaliel's Law

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

While God alone enacts judgment on corruption, we are called to a positive energy that builds something new rather than fixating on tearing down the old. Following the "law of Gamaliel," we can trust that evil eventually destroys itself, freeing us to focus on personal conversion and creating a culture of life. By fostering a spirit that is irresistibly good, we overcome obstacles through the compelling power of our presence rather than through direct opposition.

Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20 | Mark 1:29-39

Originally preached on the 12th of January, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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1/13/26 Diabolos

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

In this homily, the speaker explores why Christ rebukes an unclean spirit even when it speaks the factual truth about His identity. He suggests that God prioritizes the spirit in which words are spoken over mere facts, warning that even "true" ideas can possess us and fill our lives with negativity, despair, or division. Ultimately, we are called to move beyond factual noise and rest in the deeper truth of God's presence, which is characterized by peace, love, and joy.

Samuel 1:9-20 | Mark 1:21-28

Originally preached on the 11th of January, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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1/12/26 Extraordinary Time

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

As the Church enters "Ordinary Time" we reflect on Christ’s roadmap for discipleship. True belief in the Gospel is not mere intellectual assent to facts, but a "whole body commitment" similar to the unconditional entrustment found in the sacrament of marriage. To truly believe is to place all your life, future, and plan into God's hands without fear, allowing this total surrender to transform your entire existence.

Samuel 1:1-8 | Mark 1:14-20

Originally preached on the 10th of January, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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1/11/26 The Power of Baptism

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

In a world that feels increasingly chaotic, the early Christians faced a similarly violent society by treating baptism as a radical, life-risking conversion. While we often view the sacrament as a forgettable childhood rite, it was originally a transformation that changed the world through sheer radiant joy. We are called today to activate that same baptismal grace, choosing to hand our lives over to Christ so completely that we become a light in the darkness.

Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 | Acts 10:34-38 | Matthew 3:13-17

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 10th day of January, 2026.

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1/10/26 Metanoia

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

While the Latin root for repentance suggests sorrow or pain, the Greek concept of metanoia means a fundamental turn—not just of direction, but of focus. Sin is a state of being turned inward and trapped in our own minds, whereas salvation is Christ’s invitation to turn out of ourselves and toward others. True humility in this new year is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less, forgetting your own ego to finally engage with the real world and the people around you.

1 John 4:19-5:4 | Luke 4:14-22

Originally preached on the 7th day of January, 2026, at Holy Trinity Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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1/9/26 Clean your Window

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

In the season of Epiphany, we are reminded that we are not the source of light, but rather windows meant to let God's glory shine through. Our spiritual work, therefore, is not to generate grace but to "clean the glass" by scrubbing away the bad habits and worldly attachments that obscure His presence. This New Year, strive for the clarity of heart that allows the true Light of Christ to illuminate the darkness for everyone you meet.

1 John 4:11-18 | Mark 6:45-52

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 6th day of January, 2026.

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1/8/26 Radical Jesus

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

While we might prefer a "nice" religion of comfort, the true Gospel is a radical message that threatened the status quo enough to make Jesus' own neighbors want to kill him. A "beige" or lukewarm faith inspires no one; rather, we are called to set the world on fire with a conviction that demands total sacrifice. If your faith isn't causing some friction or opposition in your life, you might be "doing it wrong," for authentic love is always a challenge to the world.

1 John 4:19–5:4 | Luke 4:14-22

Originally preached on the 6th of January, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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1/7/26 Walking on Water

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Like Mother Teresa, who vowed never to say "no" to God, we are called to overcome the false prudence and excuses that keep us from acting on God's immediate promptings. Christ’s walk on water reveals that the impossible becomes possible not through showmanship, but when we "take ourselves lightly" and focus entirely on obeying the Father to serve others. This message challenges you to stop calculating the cost and simply go where God calls, reverencing Christ in the needs of those right in front of you.

1 John 3:22-4:6 | Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25

Originally preached on the 5th of January, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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1/6/26 Answering Camus

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

The "problem of pain" forces us to ask why a loving God permits suffering rather than simply waving a magic wand to fix our broken world. God's answer is not to erase the struggle, but to enter it with us on the Cross, empowering us to "give them something to eat" by actively participating in the work of redemption. This New Year, find your true purpose by accepting the adventure of becoming spiritual and emotional sustenance for those around you.

1 John 4:7-10 | Mark 6:34-44

Originally preached on the 4th of January, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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1/5/26 Light in Darkness

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Christ did not come to tear down institutions, but to convert hearts. Lasting change begins not with systems, but with personal repentance. This Christmas, let the light of Christ transform you—and through you, the world.

1 John 3:22-4:6 | Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25

Originally preached on the 3rd of January, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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1/4/26 Zoroastrian Magi

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

The Magi devoted their lives to following a distant light. Their journey reminds us that faith means risk, sacrifice, and trust. This Epiphany, seek Christ—and become the star that leads others to Him.

Isaiah 60:1-6 | Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 | Matthew 2:1-12

Originally preached on the 8th of January, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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1/3/26 About Three

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

As the year turns, the Gospel invites us to remember the first encounter that changes everything. “Come and see” is Christ’s quiet call to seek Him, stay with Him, and let our lives be transformed. If we follow and remain with the Lord, this year becomes a true before and after—one we will never forget.

Pope Leo’s Address to Seek | 1 John 2:29-3:6 | John 1:29-34

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 2nd day of January, 2026.

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1/2/26 Cometh the Witness

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

In an age that listens more to witnesses than to teachers, faith must be lived before it is spoken. Saint John the Baptist shows us that conviction becomes credible only when it shapes our actions. This new year invites us to witness to the Gospel through joy, kindness, and lives that are visibly transformed.

1 John 2:22-28 | John 1:19-28

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 30th day of December, 2025.

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1/1/26 Theotokos

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

The title Mother of God reveals the astonishing truth that God truly became human in Jesus Christ. Mary teaches us how to begin the year rightly: by listening, pondering, and entrusting everything to God. If we hear God’s word and do whatever He asks, this new year can become a year of renewal and hope.

Numbers 6:22-27 | Galatians 4:4-7 | Luke 2:16-21

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 30th day of December, 2025.

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12/31/25 Sola Scriptura

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

The Church is a living community established by Christ to continue His redemptive work through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Rather than following the Bible in isolation, we find the truth by remaining obedient to the Church guided by the successors of the apostles and the successor of Peter. This path protects us from subjective interpretation and grants us the peace of being led by God.

John 2:18-21 | John 1:1-18

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 27th day of December, 2025.

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12/30/25 God and Man

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

Jesus Christ embraced the fullness of our humanity, growing in strength and wisdom while living a life of perfect faith. Rather than a distant demi-god, He experienced our same trials and temptations to show us the true path of human holiness. His journey invites us to follow His example, trusting in the grace He won through His death and resurrection.

1 John 2:12-17 | Luke 2:36-40

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 27th day of December, 2025.

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12/29/25 Servant of the King

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

Saint Thomas Becket chose conscience over comfort and fidelity over power. Transformed by grace, he defended the Church even at the cost of his life. His witness calls us to stand for what is right, regardless of the consequences.

1 John 2:3-11 | Luke 2:22-35

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 27th day of December, 2025.

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12/28/25 Bowling Alone

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

In an age marked by isolation and radical individualism, our deepest hunger is for belonging. The readings today reveal that human flourishing is found in family, community, and shared purpose. By choosing connection in small, concrete ways, we begin to heal the loneliness of our time.

Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 | Colossians 3:12-21 | Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23

Originally preached on the 30th of December, 2023, at St Ann Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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12/27/25 John the Divine

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

In the darkest moment, the Beloved Disciple enters the empty tomb and sees a new reality breaking into the world. The burial cloths speak silently of a resurrection that changes everything. Christmas invites us to make space for Christ, so that His risen life may make all things new.

1 John 1:1-4 | John 20:2-8

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 26th day of December, 2025.

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12/26/25 Silence

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

At Christmas, the eternal Word becomes flesh—and becomes silent. The Logos, source of all meaning, enters the world not with speech but with stillness. Only in silence can our hearts become a dwelling place for Christ.

Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 | Matthew 10:17-22

Originally preached on the 24rd of December, 2025, at Holy Trinity Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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12/25/25 Christmas Magic

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

Christmas awakens the ancient truth we once knew as children: the world is more magical than it appears. In the birth of Christ, the Creator enters His creation, breaking the spell of darkness and revealing reality as it truly is. What seems like a fairy tale is, in fact, the most real and transforming event in human history.

Isaiah 9:1-6 | Luke 2:1-14

Originally preached on the 24th of December, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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12/24/25 Judeo-Christianity

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

Christianity does not break from Judaism but stands in direct continuity with it, fulfilling the promises revealed in the Old Testament. The people of Israel are not strangers to our faith, but our ancestors in faith, whose story is our own. As we await Christ’s coming, we are called to pray with love and humility for the fullness of God’s promises to be revealed.

Isaiah 62:1-5 | Matthew 1:1-25

Originally preached on the 23rd of December, 2025, at Holy Trinity Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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12/23/25 Merry Ragnarok

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

Advent leads us into darkness so that we may learn to long for the light. Suffering and trial are not meaningless, but the fire through which God refines us into His likeness. No matter how deep the night, the dawn is coming—and Christ will surely come.

Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24 | Luke 1:57-66

Originally preached on the 23rd of December, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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12/22/25 Make Haste Slowly

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

In a culture that rushes without direction, the Gospel asks a deeper question: what is the story of my life? Mary shows us the difference between being hurried and making haste—between drifting and living with purpose. Christmas invites us to open our lives to God and move decisively toward what we are made for.

Samuel 1:24-28 | Luke 1:46-56

Originally preached on the 22nd of December, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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12/21/25 Christmas at Emmaus

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus and Saint Joseph before the Nativity, we know what it is to say, “We had hoped.” Christ meets us not after the darkness has passed, but within disappointment, loss, and shattered expectations. When we open the door to Him, hopelessness gives way to resurrection, and sorrow is transformed into joy.

Isaiah 7:10-14 | Romans 1:1-7 | Matthew 1:18-24

Originally preached on the 20th of December, 2025, at Holy Trinity Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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12/20/25 The Fiat and the Pringle

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

Our culture offers endless excitement without risk, outrage without action, and adventure without cost. Mary’s fiat reveals a different path—one of sacrifice, commitment, and real participation in God’s work. Christ comes into the world not through spectators, but through those willing to put themselves on the line.

Isaiah 7:10-14 | Luke 1:26-38

Originally preached on the 20th of December, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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12/19/25 The Heart of Darkness

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

Advent is not only a season in the Church’s calendar, but the condition of our lives in a darkened world. Christ does not come to erase the darkness, but to dwell with us within it. Emmanuel—God with us—assures us that even in suffering and violence, we are never alone.

Judges 13:2-7, 24-25 | Luke 1:5-25

Originally preached on the 17th of December, 2025, at Holy Trinity Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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12/18/25 The Darkest Evening of the Year

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

Like Saint Joseph, we fear the darkness when God’s plans disrupt our own. Yet God comes not as a threat, but as a child—asking only that we not be afraid. In welcoming Christ, we discover that grace is enough and that nothing is lost, only fulfilled.

Jeremiah 23:5-8 | Matthew 1:18-24

Originally preached on the 17th of December, 2022, at St Ann Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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12/17/25 Christmas is Not a Pipe

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

The sadness and nostalgia woven through Advent and Christmas reveal something true about the human heart. Like a painting that points beyond itself, this world offers fleeting glimpses of the reality for which we were made. Advent teaches us to recognize our longing not as loss, but as a promise of Christ’s definitive coming.

Genesis 49:2, 8-10 | Matthew 1:1-17

Originally preached on the 19th of December, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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12/16/25 We Are what We Do

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

We often tell ourselves comforting stories about who we are, but the Gospel exposes us to a harder truth: our actions reveal our hearts.Jesus reminds us that saying the right words—even doing impressive things—is not enough without real conversion.Even our sins, when faced honestly, can become the place where humility begins and grace takes hold.

Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13 | Matthew 21:28-32

Originally preached on the 14th of December, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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12/15/25 Tell the Truth

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

Truth always costs—but it frees the soul in a way nothing else can. John the Baptist, Jesus, and Lucy show us that truth is worth our lives. Let us ask for courage to speak what is true and refuse every lie.

Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17 | Matthew 21:23-27

Originally preached on the 13th of December, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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12/14/25 John's Dark Night

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

Even in our darkest moments, Christ invites us to see the good He is doing. Advent calls us to resist the darkness around us and refuse the darkness within us. Let the light of Christ burn in your heart, that you may shine with hope for the world.

Isaiah 35:1-6, 10 | James 5:7-10 | Matthew 11:2-11

Originally preached on the 11th of December, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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12/13/25 John the Refiner

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

God’s fire does not destroy—it purifies. If we allow His flame to touch our lives, He burns away what is not ours to carry. Then, like John the Baptist, we become people who are truly alive.

Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11 | Matthew 17:10-13

Originally preached on the 11th day of December, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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12/12/25 Freedom and Motherhood

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

Mary reveals the grace God prepared from the beginning for the Mother of His Son.In Guadalupe, she shows herself as Mother of all peoples, gathering every culture into God’s embrace. “Am I not here, I who am your mother?” — the promise that anchors our faith in her loving care.

Isaiah 7:10-14 | Luke 1:39-47

This homily was actually preached on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception rather than that of Our Lady of Guadalupe, at Holy Trinity Church in Beaverton Oregon on the 8th day of December in the year 2025. I apologize both to those at Holy Trinity who may already have heard this homily, as well as to those who listen to my previous episode on the Immaculate Conception and will recognize many of the same themes and points repeated. The nature of this project and the necessity of publishing something daily will lead to these occasional imperfections. Also, with regard to the idea of Mary’s freedom with regard to her immaculate conception, here is a link to a recent reflection video that I made that speaks about this in more depth.

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12/11/25 Prophet of Fire

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

John the Baptist shows us the wild, burning zeal of Israel’s faith. Christ transforms that fire into an interior radicality for the whole world. This Advent, let that same flame ignite a new life within us.

Isaiah 41:13-20 | Matthew 11:11-15

Originally preached on the ninth day of December, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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12/10/25 The Burden of Freedom

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

Christ’s yoke is not a burden but a gift of freedom. He invites us into a relationship that brings joy, not fear. In Him we find the rest our souls were made for.

What it Means to be a Christian | Isaiah 40:25-31 | Matthew 11:28-30

Originally preached on the seventh day of December, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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12/09/25 Making Space for God

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

Advent teaches us to rediscover what we have by creating space for longing. Fasting awakens gratitude and opens the heart to joy. Prepare a place within you—so Christ may come anew.

Rome Sweet Home | Surprised by Truth | Isaiah 40:1-11 | Matthew 18:12-14

Originally preached on the sixth day of December, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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12/08/25 Our Lady of Tonantzin?

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

Mary reveals the holiness God intended for humanity from the beginning. In her, we discover the tender strength of the Mother who leads us to Christ. “Am I not here, I who am your mother?”—this is the heart of today’s feast.

Genesis 3:9-15, 20 | Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 | Luke 1:26-38

Originally preached on the eighth day of December, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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12/07/25 Ordinary or Extraordinary?

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Advent calls us not to dramatic gestures, but to daily fidelity. Christ’s path is the hidden, humble way of Nazareth. Do ordinary things with extraordinary love, and you will shine with His light.

Isaiah 11:1-10 | Romans 15:4-9 | Matthew 3:1-12

Originally preached on the fourth day of December, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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12/06/25 Ask the Master

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

Christ invites us to ask boldly and trust deeply. In prayer, we join His work for our lives and for the world. This Advent, let us ask the Master of the Harvest, with childlike faith, for all that we need.

Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26 | Matthew 9:35-10:1, 6-8

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the second day of December, 2025.

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12/05/25 Inner Healing

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Christ performed miracles to lead us toward something deeper. The healing He longs to give us is spiritual, eternal, transforming. This Advent, open your heart to receive the healing that truly lasts.

Isaiah 29:17-24 | Matthew 9:27-31

Originally preached on the second day of December, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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12/04/25 Faith in Action

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

Christ calls us not to words, but to a life shaped by His will. Faith becomes real only when it takes form in action. This Advent, let your whole life answer His call.

Isaiah 26:1-6 | Matthew 7:21, 24-27

Based on a homily originally preached on the first day of December, 2022, at St Ann Church in Salt Lake City, Utah. Re-recorded at Holy Trinity Church in Beaverton, Oregon on the second day of December, 2025.

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12/03/25 More than Hunger

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT

Christ feeds far more than bodies—He feeds the human heart. Every act of charity is meant to become an act of love. This Advent, let Christ nourish our souls so we can nourish others.

Isaiah 25:6-10 | Matthew 15:29-37

Based on a homily originally preached on the second day of December, 2020, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Re-recorded at Holy Trinity Church in Beaverton, Oregon on the second day of December, 2025.

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12/02/25 Adventus

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Advent is not past—it is now. We live as candles in the darkness, waiting for the true Light to come. Let this season be a time to clear space for Christ to dwell within you.

Isaiah 11:1-10 | Luke 10:21-24

Originally preached on the twenty-ninth day of November, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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12/01/25 Avatars

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT

In a world of symbols and signs, Christ calls us to see persons, not avatars. The centurion’s faith reminds us that grace can appear where we least expect it. This Advent, open your heart to see others as Christ does — with love and hope.

Isaiah 4:2-6 | Matthew 8:5-11

Originally preached on the twenty-ninth day of November, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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11/30/25 Sleepers, Awake!

Father Dominic Sternhagen — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT

As winter deepens, Advent invites us to wake from spiritual sleep. In the darkness, we prepare our hearts to receive the Light of the World. Let the flame of Christ burn within you, casting out the shadows.

Isaiah 2:1-5 | Romans 13:11-14 | Matthew 24:37-44

Originally preached on the twenty-seventh day of November, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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