Homilies about calling
Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary – St. Stephen
Brooklyn, New York
You Are Not a Mistake: Discovering God's Plan for Your Life
Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary – St. Stephen · Brooklyn, New York · Jun 24, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that each person is part of God's divine plan, just like St. John the Baptist, whose birth and name were divinely chosen. It encourages listeners to reflect on their own names and the unique mission God has called them to fulfill, responding to God's will with faith and joy.
St. Mary
Wrentham, Massachusetts
Called by God: St. John the Baptist and Our Unique Vocations
St. Mary · Wrentham, Massachusetts · Jun 24, 2026
Holy DayThis homily reflects on the unique calling of St. John the Baptist as the herald of Christ, emphasizing that like John, all are called by God for a purpose and made worthy by His love. The priest connects John's miraculous birth and naming to the idea of God setting our tongues free to proclaim His word, and extends this concept to contemporary vocations within the parish, celebrating a parishioner joining a monastic community and upcoming weddings as signs of God answering prayers for vocations.
St. Patrick
South Hadley, Massachusetts
God Knew You Before You Existed: Recognizing Your Divine Calling
St. Patrick · South Hadley, Massachusetts · Jun 24, 2026
Holy DayThe homily emphasizes that God calls each person by name from birth, knowing them intimately before they existed, just as he called Isaiah, Elizabeth, Zechariah, Mary, and Joseph. The priest encourages the faithful to recognize and acknowledge how God is working through them in their daily lives to build up his kingdom, inviting them to participate in his divine plan.
Blessed Sacrament
Sioux City, Iowa
What Does Your Name Mean? Discovering Your God-Given Purpose
Blessed Sacrament · Sioux City, Iowa · Jun 25, 2026
Daily MassThe homily reflects on the significance of names, particularly in the context of John the Baptist's birth and calling. It encourages listeners to explore the meaning of their own names as a reflection of God's unique call and purpose for their lives, emphasizing that everyone is wonderfully made and called to spread the faith as Christians.