
500 episodes
Catholic parish life, preached close to home.
St. Dominic's Weekly blends Gospel reflection with parish life at St. Dominic's in San Francisco. Its recent episodes move from Advent preaching and Pastor's Corner meditations to warm interviews with novices preparing for vows.
St. Dominic's Weekly is parish-centered Catholic audio from St. Dominic's in San Francisco. Its recent run moves between Sunday preaching, Pastor's Corner reflections, and a Meet the Novices series. The show is devotional, but not distant. Scripture is read aloud, then brought into the scale of ordinary decisions: forgiveness still withheld, habits that change slowly, courage when the good choice is difficult, and light that should not be hidden. Advent supplies some of the strongest images. One episode lingers over unlit candles as signs of small beginnings, room for Christ to grow, and the need for baby steps. Another reflection draws from Isaiah to describe wisdom, understanding, knowledge, courage, piety, fear of the Lord, and counsel as gifts meant to shape both mind and heart. The pacing is patient. The language is accessible without flattening the theology. A listener may hear satellite view, traffic view, and street view used to explain spiritual vision, then hear the same episode return to prayer, gratitude, and preparation for Christmas. The novice interviews widen the frame. Fr. Michael Hurley speaks with Brother Mark Joseph, Brother David, Brother Pius, Brother Jude Angelico, and Fr. Dominic Mary about background, family, vocation, formation, study, fraternity, and joy. These conversations are warm and informal. They include stories of campus faith, Catholic family life, philosophical questions about why anything exists, Dominican habits, plane rides, signs, vows, and the surprise of novices from different places becoming close brothers. The show is most distinctive when it lets theology and parish personality share the same room. It can be reflective one moment and conversational the next. It stays rooted in Catholic practice, but its best episodes are also portraits of people learning how to preach, pray, study, and belong. The recurring close is not a slogan so much as a mission: radiating the joy of the gospel in the heart of the city.
Made for: For Catholics, seekers, parishioners, and anyone interested in Dominican spirituality, Sunday readings, vocation stories, and practical Christian formation. It especially suits listeners who appreciate pastoral teaching with a conversational parish feel.
What sets it apart: The show pairs liturgical reflection with intimate formation stories from novices, keeping doctrine, prayer, humor, and community in the same frame. Its San Francisco parish setting gives the theology a local, lived texture.
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This episode reflects on the gospel reading about Jesus cleansing the temple and its connection to the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica.
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This segment recounts the Gospel reading from Matthew where Jesus is questioned by Pontius Pilate, the crowd chooses Barabbas over Jesus, and Pilate declares his innocence before Jesus's crucifixion.
This homily segment discusses Jesus' response to the illness of Lazarus, emphasizing that it serves for God's glory and his love for Martha and her sister.
This podcast segment discusses the Gospel story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, focusing on Jesus' interactions with his disciples and the themes of faith and resurrection during the fifth Sunday of Lent.
This homily recounts Jesus' 40-day fast in the desert and his three temptations by the devil, emphasizing reliance on God's word and faithfulness.
This homily recounts the Gospel story from John where Jesus heals a man born blind by using clay and sending him to wash in the pool of Siloam, leading to scrutiny by the Pharisees over the Sabbath.
This episode discusses the Gospel reading of the Transfiguration on the second Sunday of Lent, focusing on Jesus' revelation to his disciples and its connection to overcoming temptation.
This episode discusses the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew's gospel and mentions a recent confirmation ceremony.
This podcast segment discusses the Feast of the Holy Family, featuring a Gospel reading from Matthew about Joseph, Mary, and Jesus fleeing to Egypt to escape Herod and later settling in Nazareth.
This episode discusses Jesus' teachings from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5, focusing on fulfilling the law, righteousness, and reconciliation.
This homily segment discusses Jesus's baptism by John at the Jordan River, emphasizing the fulfillment of righteousness.
This homily discusses the incarnation of God as man through the Virgin Mary, connecting it to Christmas and Pentecost while emphasizing its importance for salvation and mercy.
This podcast segment discusses the Feast of the Epiphany, focusing on the Gospel reading from Matthew about the Magi visiting Jesus in Bethlehem and King Herod's reaction.
This episode discusses Gaudete Sunday during Advent, focusing on rejoicing in Christ's presence and includes a Gospel reading about John the Baptist questioning Jesus's identity.
This podcast segment features a Gospel reading about Joseph's dream where an angel explains Mary's pregnancy by the Holy Spirit and instructs him to name the child Jesus, fulfilling the prophecy of Emmanuel.
This is the beginning of a homily for the First Sunday of Advent, focusing on a Gospel reading from Matthew where Jesus speaks to his disciples.
This episode discusses the first week of Advent, focusing on a Gospel reading from Matthew about being prepared for the coming of the Son of Man, emphasizing active waiting and spiritual readiness rather than passive anticipation.
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This episode discusses Jesus' prophecy from the Gospel of Luke about the destruction of the temple, signs of the end times, and the promise of divine wisdom during persecution.
This podcast segment discusses Jesus' parable from Luke about the importance of persistent prayer, using the example of a widow and a dishonest judge to illustrate faith and justice.
This episode discusses the commemoration of All Souls Day and All Saints Day, focusing on a Gospel reading from St.
This episode discusses the celebration of Our Lady of the Rosary feast replacing the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, featuring reflections on the Annunciation gospel and the transformative power of the rosary prayer.
A homily reflecting on the parable of the dishonest steward from the Gospel, exploring themes of stewardship, accountability, and spiritual wisdom in the context of the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Father Michael reflects on the Gospel story of Jesus healing ten lepers, emphasizing the power of gratitude and faith as shown by the one Samaritan who returned to give thanks.
This homily recounts Jesus' parable about a rich man and poor Lazarus to illustrate themes of wealth, suffering, and the afterlife.
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A pastor reflects on the Gospel story of the rich man and Lazarus for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, offering spiritual insights and blessings.
This episode features an interview with Brother Joseph Sadoc, a Dominican novice, discussing his chosen religious name and its spiritual significance.
A homily reflecting on the cost of discipleship through Jesus' teachings about carrying one's cross and calculating commitments before following him.
This episode discusses Jesus' teachings from the Gospel of Matthew about being the salt of the earth and the light of the world, emphasizing their roles in preserving goodness and dispelling darkness.
This episode reflects on the Gospel reading from Luke about Jesus' crucifixion, focusing on the dialogue with the criminals and the promise of paradise.
This episode discusses the Gospel story from John where Jesus heals a man born blind on the Sabbath, exploring themes of faith and divine works during Lent.
This homily for the Second Sunday of Lent discusses the Gospel reading from Matthew about the Transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain with Peter, James, and John.
This homily segment discusses Jesus' teachings on disciples being the salt of the earth and the light of the world, emphasizing their role in faith.
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Father Michael interviews novice Pius Carlo about his background, including his mixed Filipino-Chinese heritage and upbringing in a culturally Catholic environment in the Philippines, as part of a series on novices making vows.
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