The Catholic Health Association is pleased to offer a collection of homilies to help connect the healing mission of the Church with parishes and the communities we serve. Written by prominent Catholic theologians and preachers, the homilies bring important issues about healing and care for the poor in the context of Gospel and Church teachings. You can search for each year's offerings below.

Homilies - Year A

A Reflection on the Spiritual Practice of Healthcare
Neb. 8:1-18, Lk 4: 18-21, 1 Cor 12:4, (Lk. 1:18-19)

The Rich Man and Lazarus
Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15

Will I – And You – Take the Step to Eliminate Disparity?
Amos 6:1, 4-7; 1 Timothy 6:11-16; Luke 16:19-31

Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
Luke 16: 19-31

Homilies - Year B

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Ezekiel 34, 11-12, 15-17 I Corinthians 15: 20-26, 28 Matthew 25: 31-46

The Appointment of the Disciples as a Call to Power Over Disease
Luke 9:1, Matthew 9:36-10-8, Rom 5:6-11, Ex 19:2-6 

Come to Me All You Who Are Burdened
John 10:10

Listening with the Little Ones
Zechariah 9:9-10;  Romans 8:9, 11-13; Matthew 11:25-30

Jesus Feeds the 5,000
Matthew 14: 13-21

Cure of the Canaanite Woman
Matthew 15: 21-28

Cure of the Canaanite Woman's Daughter
Matthew 15:21–28 

The Woman Whose Daughter is Beset by a Demon
Is 56:1, 6-7; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28

It's Not Fair
Is 55:6-9; Phil 1:20-24, 27a; Mt 20:1-16a

Love God and Love Your Neighbor, Hint: Use Your Hands
Exodus 22:20-26; 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10; Matthew 22:34-40

The Meaning of Love
Psalms 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51

Not for Extra Credit
Daniel 7:13-14

Homilies - Year C

Allow Yourself to Be a Little 'Needy'
Mark 1:29-39

Healing of Peter's Mother in Law
Mark 1:29-39

Widening Our Circle of Compassion
Jb 7:1-4, 6-7; 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23; Mk 1:29-39

Healing of the Paralyzed Man
Is 43:18-19, 21-22, 24b-25;  2 Cor 1:18-22; Mk 2:1-12

Healing What Ails Us
Mark 2:1-12

The Daughter of Jairus
Wisdom 1:13-15, 2:23-24; II Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15; Mark 5:21-43

Healing of the Daughter of Jairus and the Woman with the Hemorrhage
Mark 5:21-43

The Healing of Bartemaeus
Mark 10:46-52

Healing of the Daughter of Jairus and the Woman with the Hemorrhage
Mark 5:21-43

The Healing Ministry of Jesus in Today's World
Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 126:1-6; Hebrews 5:1-6; Mark 10:46-52

Treating the Human Spirit
Jer 31:7-9; Psa 126:1-6; Heb 5:1-6; Mark 10:45-52