Homilies about good_and_evil

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 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.

Trigo y Cizaña: La Condición Humana y la Paciencia de Dios

The homily reflects on three parables from Matthew 13: the wheat and the weeds, the mustard seed, and the leaven. It emphasizes that good and evil coexist within individuals and society, and God's patience allows for conversion until the final judgment. The homily also highlights that God's work grows from small, simple beginnings and that baptized individuals are called to be like salt and light, transforming the world through their actions.

Why God Lets Weeds Grow Among the Wheat

The homily explores the parable of the wheat and the weeds, emphasizing that God allows good and evil to coexist until the harvest, which is the end of the age. It challenges listeners to look inward at their own 'weeds' (judgment, harshness) and reminds them that God's great gift is the freedom to choose between good and evil, never giving up on humanity's potential for good.