Homilies about God

Why You Should Fear No One But God (And What True Fatherhood Means)

The homily, delivered on Father's Day, uses a story of a calm child on a turbulent plane whose father is the pilot to illustrate the importance of trusting God as our ultimate Father and pilot through life's storms. It emphasizes that true fear should be directed only towards God, not in dread, but in a loving reverence that prevents us from hurting Him. The homily also expands on the qualities of a true father, defining it beyond biological parenthood to include being a provider, sustainer, protector, lover, friend, available, teacher, honorable, exemplary, and reliable.

The Powerful Story of God's Manifestation on Mount Carmel

The homily focuses on the significance of Mount Carmel, explaining its importance through the story of Prophet Elijah's challenge to the prophets of Baal from 1 Kings 18. The priest emphasizes how God powerfully manifested himself on Mount Carmel, proving His existence as the one true God against pagan deities. He encourages the faithful to remember this story as a clear demonstration of God's power.

Why God Doesn't Always Answer Our Prayers the Way We Want

The homily contrasts pagan prayer, which seeks to get God's attention or bargain with Him, with Christian prayer, which is about conforming one's heart to God's will and trusting in His goodness as a loving Father. It addresses the struggle of unanswered prayers by emphasizing God's infinite nature and His desire for our ultimate good, even when it doesn't align with our immediate desires.

God the Father: The Origin of All Fatherhood

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The homily for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, celebrated on Father's Day, emphasizes God's fatherhood as the origin of all human fatherhood. It highlights God as not just a creator or judge, but a loving caretaker who protects, supports, and helps life grow. The homily also connects the liturgical calendar's placement of St. John the Baptist's feast day (near the summer solstice) with his prophecy that he must decrease so Christ may increase, drawing a parallel to the increasing light after the winter solstice for Christmas.