Homilies about education
Father Gerald
Corona, New York
A Missionary's Plea: Bringing Hope to the Poorest of the Poor
Father Gerald
Our Lady of Sorrows · Corona, New York · Jun 21, 2026
Sunday MassFather Gerald, a missionary from Cameroon, reflects on the Gospel's call to fearless proclamation of truth and then shares the realities of his mission work in remote areas of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. He highlights challenges like lack of clean water, food, and education, particularly for girls in Senegal, and appeals for support for scholarship and clean water projects.
Bishop Ray Lavijay Kumar
New Canaan, Connecticut
The Mustard Seed Mission: Educating India's Children with Bishop Ray Lavijay Kumar
Bishop Ray Lavijay Kumar
St. Aloysius · New Canaan, Connecticut · Jul 19, 2026
Sunday MassBishop Ray Lavijay Kumar from Sri Kakulum, India, shares his mission to educate children in his diocese, emphasizing education as a powerful tool for societal transformation. He connects his work to the Gospel's mustard seed parable, highlighting how the small Catholic community in India, like the mustard seed, grows to provide shelter and hope. The bishop stresses the importance of experiencing and expressing God's love through concrete actions, particularly in caring for the marginalized and supporting education projects.
Father Ina
Columbia, South Carolina
Supporting the Universal Church: A Mission Appeal from India
Father Ina
Our Lady of the Hills · Columbia, South Carolina · Jul 19, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily, delivered by a visiting priest from India, focuses on a mission appeal to raise funds for a new parish center and rectory in his diocese of Warangal, India. He highlights the rapid growth of his parish, the inadequacy of current facilities for various programs, and the importance of Catholic education for social change. He also draws a parallel between the support given by Indian priests to the US church and the need for the US church to support missions abroad.
Father Tom
Indianapolis, Indiana
Bearing Fruit: How the Parable of the Sower Inspires Mission in Kenya
Father Tom
St. Joan of Arc · Indianapolis, Indiana · Jul 12, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily begins by reflecting on the Parable of the Sower, categorizing people into different 'soil' types based on their reception of God's word. It then transitions into a mission appeal by Rosalie Sluca for the Assumption Sisters of Nairobi, Kenya, detailing their work in healthcare, education, and social services for the poor and vulnerable, emphasizing how their efforts embody the fruitfulness described in the Gospel.