Homilies about divine providence

Finding God's Blessings in Persecution and Adversity

The homily challenges the common understanding of blessings, particularly those related to persecution and insult, as presented in the Beatitudes. It emphasizes that true blessings come from responding to adversity in the Lord's way, not human ways, and highlights God's miraculous provision for those who seek to do His will, drawing a parallel with Elijah's experience.

How to Build a Holy Life: The Foundation of Commandments and Pillars of Beatitudes

The homily focuses on divine providence and the importance of faith, drawing lessons from the story of Prophet Elijah. It then distinguishes between the Ten Commandments as a foundation for Christian living and the Beatitudes as pillars for achieving holiness, encouraging listeners to embrace both for a saintly life.

Overcoming Fear: Proclaiming Christ in a Hostile World

Father Marco

The homily emphasizes that Jesus' teachings, initially whispered, will be proclaimed globally. It encourages overcoming fear of death and persecution through faith in divine providence, urging disciples to be unashamed witnesses to Christ through words and actions, especially during Mass.

God the Father's Unfailing Love: What Sparrows Teach Us About His Heart

Father Drew

The homily, delivered on Father's Day, explores the depth of God the Father's love and concern, drawing from the Gospel passage about sparrows. The priest emphasizes that God's awareness and care extend even to the smallest details of creation and our lives, especially when we are lost or in sin. He connects this divine fatherhood to human fathers' mission to reflect God's heart.

Por Que Lutamos Para Deixar Deus Ser Deus em Nossas Vidas?

Padre Omar Ayube

The homily emphasizes God's perfect knowledge and care for each individual, highlighting that God knows our needs better than we do. It challenges listeners to trust God's plan instead of trying to control everything, drawing parallels with Jeremiah's struggles and Jesus' ultimate sacrifice and triumph. The priest encourages active communication with God through prayer and adoration, especially in times of difficulty, to receive divine guidance and help.

Why God Sends Priests to Your Deathbed: No Coincidences in Divine Providence

The homily begins with a priest's personal anecdote about being providentially woken up to administer last rites, emphasizing that there are no mere coincidences in God's divine plan. It then delves into the Greek meaning of Jesus' 'pity' for the crowds, explaining it as a deep, gut-wrenching love that compels Him to send out priests as His instruments to heal and console, especially at the hour of death. The priest concludes by reading the powerful commendation of a dying soul to God, highlighting the profound comfort these words offer.

Why God Wastes Nothing: Lessons from St. John the Baptist's Birth

The homily on the Solemnity of St. John the Baptist emphasizes that God wastes nothing, not even our pain or tears, using everything for good, as seen in Elizabeth's suffering before John's birth. It also critiques the human tendency to judge and offer unsolicited opinions on others' lives, contrasting it with God's perfect plan and ability to use even human gossip for His glory.