


Homily from Easter Sunday
What does it mean that he is risen?

Homily Palm Sunday 2026
Was Jesus abandoned on the Cross? Why does he say that?
Here are the notes for today's teaching: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/palm-sunday-mass-homily

Homily March 22, 2026
Time is our most precious commodity. What does the Lord want say to you about "time" and Holy Week?
Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/03-22-26-mass-homily

March 15, 2026 Homily
Struggle with confession? Know anyone who struggles with confession? Let's rediscover God's mercy!
Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/03-15-25-mass-homily

Homily March 8, 2026
You'll never look at Good Friday - or the Stations of the Cross - in the same way.
Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/03-08-26-mass-homily

Homily from March 1, 2026
Sometimes there is more to prayer than simply saying your prayers.
Here's the link to the bulletin: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/03-01-26-mass-homily

Homily February 22, 2026
Let's rediscover Jesus.
Here are the notes to today's homily. https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/02-22-26-mass-homily

Homily for February 8, 2026
Ever struggle to be present to the present moment? Let's take one small step together.
Here's the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/02-08-26-mass-homily

Homily January 25, 2026
Week 2 of a teaching of how to find God in the ordinary.

First Sunday of Advent 2025
Homily for Sunday, December 30, 2025. Today, we learn more about the influence of Advent's rites, routines, and rituals.
Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-1st-sunday-of-advent

Where is your life heading?
We all need a True North. Homily for November 23, 2025.
Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-23-2025

How do you define the word "end"?
Homily from Sunday, November 16, 2025.

Heaven's MRI, a set of keys, and a chair.
Homily for November 9, 2025.
Here are the notes to today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-9-2025

Purgatory: Is it real? What is it? Why do we pray for the dead?
Homily from Sunday, November 2, 2025.

The reality of your soul. The reality of good and evil.
Homily from October 26, 2025. Perhaps the single most important message I've ever published.

In response to Charlie Kirk's death
Homily for September 21, 2025

Homily August 10, 2025
Ever wonder what it means when Jesus says: "For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be." Let's learn together.
Here are the notes for today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-august-10-2025

Homily July 27, 2025
One thing. There's one thing that you can do that has a 100% success rate in helping you take one step closer to God. What is it?
Here's the link to today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-27-2025

Homily July 20, 2025
Distractions. Ugh. Ever struggle with distractions? Let's find God ... in the distractions.
Here's the link for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-20-2025

Homily July 13, 2025
WHAT I'm hearing is connected to WHO I'm hearing is connected to WHEN I'm hearing. Learn more about this and a Biblical understanding of obedience.
Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-13-2025

Palm Sunday 2025
Do you believe? Lots of people welcomed Him into Jerusalem, not all of them believed that He was the Lamb of God. Do you believe?

The Altar: Week 5
Great message today! We unpack the following wisdom: "Life is a lot less about what you're facing and a lot more about where you're looking." Today we learn about the fifth Altar in the Bible and unpack the Gospel story of the woman caught in adultery.
Here's the link to today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-april-6-2025

Before Mass March 30, 2025
Pre-Mass announcements for March 30, 2025.

The Altar: Week 4
Today's message is summed up in one word: EVERYTHING. Today, as part of the teaching series on the Altar, Fr. Mark continues with a new lesson. Today, in week 4, we learn about the Altar of Incense. We also unpack the story of the Prodigal Son. It's a great message full of insights and inspiration!
Here's the notes to today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-march-30-2025

The Altar: Week 3
Today we look at the Golden Table of the Presence and make connections to the Last Supper.
Here's the notes for today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-march-23-2025

The Altar: Week 2
Anointed homily! Wow! In today's teaching we learn about the Bronze Altar, the ancient tradition of Passover, and how Jesus is the New Passover Lamb.
Here's the link to today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-march-16-2025

Before Mass March 16, 2025
Pre-Mass announcements from Sunday, March 16, 2025.

The Altar: Week 1
Today, Fr. Mark introduces a new homily series entitled "The Altar." The series is meant to help listeners (re)discover an awe of the Altar. Today is week one of the new series where we will learn abou the stone altars of the Old Testament. You're going to love it!

Before Mass Sunday, April 9, 2025
Important announcements about new resources. Before Mass announcements at Our Lady of the Isle on Sunday, April 9, 2025.

A Special Update from Fr. Mark
After months of not recording, Fr. Mark explains why there has been a pause in posting podcasts.

Homily December 1, 2024 / Advent Week 1
Perhaps my best Advent homily ever. What does it mean that He's coming? You'll never look at it the same.

An update from FM
An update from FM regarding his recent absence.

Renovation: Chapter 1, Week 3 - October 13, 2024
Week 3 of the series "Renovation." Today, we unpack the truth that God takes 100% responsibility for lives that are 100% given to him.
Click here for today's notes; https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-13-2024

Renovation: Chapter 1, Week 2 - October 6, 2024
What's the key to believing that God could work a miracle in your life? "When we see how God sees we see what God sees."
Click here for today's notes; https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-06-2024

Renovation: Chapter 1, Week 1 - September 29, 2024
God is wanting to do something great in your life. What are signs in your life that indicate you need this to happen?
Click here for today's notes; https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-september-29-2024

Homily September 15, 2024
We often pray with great fervency, begging God to do something. However, do we thank him with the same level of fervency? On the heals of Hurricane Francine, Fr. Mark teaches about "Proportional Fervency."
Here's the link to today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-september-15-2024

Homily September 8, 2024
Do you believe your best days with God are in front of you or behind you? Fr. Mark teaches us how to hear God in today's message.
Notes for today's homily are here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-september-8-2024

Homily August 18, 2024
Is the Eucharist really Jesus? Did Jesus ever teach this? And, if so, where is this in the Bible? Today, Fr. Mark answers those questions.
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-august-18-2024

Homily June 30, 2024
Do you ever lose focus on the Lord? We all do. Today, Fr. Mark unpacks a few keys to help us refocus and retain focus on God.
Here's the link to today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-30-2024

Homily June 23, 2024
Do you believe Jesus only wants what is best for you? Trusting God is one thing, but trusting that God wants what is best for you is something unique. Today, Fr. Mark helps us grow in our trust in the Lord.
For today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-23-2024

Homily June 16, 2024
A message to fathers on this Father's Day. Are you positive that you are leading your family to heaven?
Here's the link to today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-16-2024

Homily June 9, 2024
Does life ever feel like a battle? If so, this message is for you. Fr. Mark helps us appreciate what life looks like when evil is meddling in it. He also gives practical solutions when we're there.
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-9-2024

Homily June 2, 2024
Best homily so far this year, especially for those who "aren't being fed" in the Catholic Church.
Here's the link to today notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-2-2024

Homily Memorial Day 2024
What's the most influential lie influencing your relationship with God? Listen to find out more.
Here's the notes for today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-memorial-day-2024

Homily May 12, 2024
Do you want more in your relationship with God? If so, what's your first step? Join us to find out!

Homily May 5, 2024
Imagine that God wants to give you ALL of his love, ALL of his power, and ALL of his joy! Do you want that? In today's message, Fr. Mark teaches us about the Holy Spirit and how we might be ready to recieve the Holy Spirit.
Notes for today's homily here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-may-05-2024

Homily April 21, 2024
Ever feel lost? Ever been lost? There's good news. In today's message, Fr. Mark unpacks the Gospel of John and the image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd.
Click here for notes to today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-april-21-2024

Homily April 14, 2024
Where do you "go" with the controversial questions? Take a deep breath. Here's some encouragement.
Click here for notes to today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-april-14-2024

Homily Divine Mercy Sunday, April 7, 2024
In today's message, Fr. Mark offers encouragement and teaching regarding the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Confession. "Peace be with you!" Be not afraid!
Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-april-7-2024

Homily Good Friday 2024
Fr. Mark leads us through a guided meditation. It's as if you are there, at the Cross, with Jesus as he gives life for the world.