Homilies about disobedience
Blessed Sacrament
Sioux City, Iowa
Building Your Faith on Rock: Lessons from the Babylonian Exile
Blessed Sacrament · Sioux City, Iowa · Jun 26, 2026
Daily MassThe homily connects the Old Testament reading about the Babylonian exile, a time of great suffering for the Israelites due to their disobedience, with the Gospel's teaching on building one's faith on a solid foundation. It emphasizes that listening to God's word is not enough; one must act on it to withstand the difficulties of life, just as a wise person builds a house on rock.
St. Mary
Pontiac, Illinois
Beyond 'Lord, Lord': Why Doing God's Will is Everything
St. Mary · Pontiac, Illinois · Jun 25, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that merely listening to God's word or reciting prayers is insufficient; true faith requires acting on God's commandments. Drawing parallels from Old Testament stories of disobedience leading to destruction and obedience leading to protection, the priest urges listeners to avoid sin and actively live out their faith to achieve success in life.
St. Therese of Lisieux
Mooresville, North Carolina
Building Your Life on Rock: Lessons from Exile and Marriage
St. Therese of Lisieux · Mooresville, North Carolina · Jun 25, 2026
Daily MassThe homily connects the Old Testament account of the Babylonian exile, caused by King Jehoakin's evil, to the Gospel's parable of building a house on rock or sand. It emphasizes that both personal lives, especially marriage, and collective faith require a solid foundation of faith, perseverance, and virtue to withstand life's inevitable storms, drawing a parallel between the Israelites' downfall due to disobedience and the need for a firm spiritual foundation today.
Immaculate Conception
New Orleans, Louisiana
Why Obedience to God's Will is Essential for a Firm Foundation
Immaculate Conception · New Orleans, Louisiana · Jun 25, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's will, drawing parallels between the consequences of disobedience in the Old Testament (the fall of the Judean monarchy) and the New Testament's call to build one's life on the rock of Christ's teachings. It urges listeners to seek the Holy Spirit's power for repentance and wisdom to discern God's call to change, reminding them that while God is patient, persistent sinfulness leads to accountability.
Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine
Freehold, New Jersey
Pride vs. Humility: Lessons from Jerusalem's Fall and the Leper's Healing
Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine · Freehold, New Jersey · Jun 26, 2026
Daily MassThe homily connects the Old Testament readings about the destruction of Jerusalem due to the king's pride and disobedience with the Gospel's account of the leper's humility. It emphasizes that pride leads to disobedience and downfall, while true humility, recognizing that all gifts come from God, allows for openness to God's way.
St. Maria Goretti
Arlington, Texas
Why Disobedience to God Leads to Suffering
St. Maria Goretti · Arlington, Texas · Jun 25, 2026
Daily MassThe homily connects the historical suffering of the Jewish people due to disobedience, as described in the First Reading, to the personal and communal sinfulness of Christians today. It emphasizes that human suffering stems from turning away from God's commandments and relying on personal abilities, highlighting the need for God's deliverance from sin.