Homilies about envy

Living in Exile: How to Find Joy While Longing for Heaven

The homily connects the Old Testament readings about Israel's exile due to envy of pagan nations to our own spiritual exile on earth. It emphasizes being content with God's gifts, avoiding greed and envy, and fixing our eyes on heaven as our true homeland, while living in this world as a temporary exile.

Why God's Generosity is Wasted on No One

Father Kevin

The homily focuses on God's abundant generosity, particularly in sowing the 'seed' of faith and opportunity in all hearts, regardless of their condition. It challenges listeners to overcome feelings of envy and judgment towards God's generosity to others, and instead, to be grateful for their own opportunities for conversion and growth, and to extend that same generosity to others.