Fr. Mayer's Preaching & Teaching
Fr. Mayer's Preaching & Teaching
Father Mayer
Fr. Mayer is the pastor of St. James Catholic Church, Jacksonville, FL, a community of the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. Hear him in person, Sundays at 8:00 AM or 10:15 AM at St. James. Experience reverence, beauty and tradition, find freedom and life as Christ works through his Church, and be welcomed into a family friendly community alive with the joy of the Gospel, at the newest Roman Catholic mission in Jacksonville, FL. Learn more at www.StJamesCC.org.
Lessons on Hospitality, Wrong Way, Right Way. Learn from Herod and the Holy Family.
This homily contrasts two very different responses to Christ’s coming: the cold, self-protective welcome of Herod and the humble, generous hospitality of the Holy Family. By learning from both the wrong way and the right way, we discover how to open our hearts and homes to Jesus and to one another.
Jan 4
12 min
A Better Way to See Your Body: How Jesus Two Natures can Bring You to Health.
This homily invites us to rediscover the dignity of the human body through the mystery of Christ’s two natures—fully God and fully man. By seeing our bodies through the light of the Incarnation, we learn how faith in Jesus can lead us toward true healing, balance, and wholeness in body and soul.
Jan 1
15 min
The Way to a Successful Family Life: Lessons from the Holy Family.
This homily looks to the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as the model for a strong and faithful home. Through their trust in God, sacrificial love, and perseverance in trials, we discover the true path to a successful and grace-filled family life.
Dec 28, 2025
14 min
Why Confession to a Priest is Superior: What Christmas is Really About.
This homily reveals how the Sacrament of Confession flows directly from the mystery of Christmas: God coming to meet us in our need for mercy. It explains why confessing to a priest is not only biblical and powerful, but a privileged encounter with Christ Himself, who came to forgive and restore us.
Dec 25, 2025
11 min
How to Habitualize Good Thoughts. Learn from St. Joseph.
In a noisy and distracted world, St. Joseph teaches us the power of quiet, faithful thinking. This homily reflects on how to form the habit of good and holy thoughts by following his example of obedience, trust, and interior strength.
Dec 21, 2025
12 min
Why the World Despises Mary, and What to Do About It.
In a world that often dismisses purity, humility, and obedience, Mary stands as a quiet contradiction. This homily explores why the world resists her witness—and how we are called to respond by honoring her example and drawing closer to Christ through her.
Dec 8, 2025
9 min
The Alarming Surprise that Most Will Encounter After Death (It's Not Hell), and How to be Ready, Part 2
This homily offers practical, hope-filled guidance on how to prepare our hearts now through repentance, charity, and daily conversion, so that we may meet the Lord with confidence rather than shock.
Dec 7, 2025
16 min
The Alarming Surprise that Most Will Encounter After Death (It's Not Hell), and How to be Ready, Part 1
This homily invites us to reflect on what that moment will truly be like—when every intention, every missed opportunity to love, and every unrepented attachment is brought into God’s light.
Nov 30, 2025
17 min
How to be Free from Election Angst
In a world filled with constant political noise and rising tension during election seasons, this homily offers a path to genuine peace.
Nov 23, 2025
5 min
Caring for the Poor is More Important Than You Think
This homily reveals why caring for the poor is not simply an act of charity but a vital part of our discipleship. It explores how Scripture places the needy at the center of God’s heart and how our generosity shapes our souls, strengthens our communion with Christ, and plays a decisive role in our journey toward holiness.
Nov 16, 2025
12 min
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