Homilies about free_will

El Trigo y la Cizaña: Cómo Vivir el Bien en un Mundo de Mal

The homily begins by addressing the presence of good and evil in the world, distinguishing between physical and moral evil. It emphasizes that while physical evil is beyond our control, moral evil stems from human free will and bad decisions. The core message is that despite the existence of evil, we are called to always do good, seek God's wisdom, and invoke the Holy Spirit for guidance, remembering that God gives time for repentance but also that a final judgment awaits.

Why God Allows Evil: The Parable of the Weeds and the Wheat

The homily addresses the problem of evil in the world, using the Gospel parable of the weeds and the wheat. It explains that God, being goodness itself, did not create evil, but rather evil is a privation of goodness resulting from the misuse of free will by man and angels. The homily emphasizes God's patience, lenience, and mercy in allowing good and evil to coexist, giving us time to repent and transform from 'weeds' to 'wheat'.

Why God Waits: Understanding Patience, Growth, and Conversion in the Kingdom of Heaven

Father Ed Lucero

The homily explains three parables from Matthew's Gospel, emphasizing God's patience, the slow growth of good, and the power of conversion over confrontation. It highlights that good and evil are intertwined in the world, and God's ultimate desire is for conversion, not destruction, as exemplified by Jesus' prayer on the cross.

Why a Loving God Allows Evil to Exist

The homily addresses the perennial question of why evil exists in a world created by a loving God, drawing from the parable of the weeds among the wheat. It explains that God is not the direct cause of evil, which stems from concupiscence and humanity's free will. The priest emphasizes that God allows evil to run its course until the end of time, ultimately converting suffering into good for those who believe, and encourages choosing love over evil.

Why God Allows Evil: Free Will, Mercy, and the Power of a Small Desire to Change

Ojciec Januszcza

The homily addresses the common question of why God allows evil, explaining that it stems from human free will. It emphasizes God's unwavering mercy and desire for everyone's salvation, even at the last moment of life, and encourages a minimum willingness to change, which God will then help to grow. The priest also touches on the sacrament of the anointing of the sick, clarifying its purpose as healing for both soul and body, not just for the dying.