Homilies about goodness

From Weeds to Wheat: How Small Acts Transform Our Lives and the World

The homily reflects on the three parables from the Gospel: the weeds and wheat, the mustard seed, and the yeast. It challenges listeners to recognize their own 'weed-like' behaviors and strive to be 'wheat' that nourishes others. The priest emphasizes that great accomplishments and spiritual growth often begin with small, consistent acts of kindness and faith, and that God's grace acts as a leavening agent in our lives and communities.

The Wheat and Weeds Within Us: Nourishing the Good

The homily uses the parable of the wheat and weeds to illustrate that both good and bad coexist within each person and in the world. It emphasizes that while sin is a part of the human condition, God has planted much good in us, and we should nourish these virtues. The homily concludes by highlighting the importance of small acts of kindness and the ultimate triumph of good.

Wheat and Weeds: Discerning Good and Evil in a Fallen World

Father Ivan Scanderovvic

The homily begins by distinguishing between subjective and objective thinking, applying this to the Gospel's parable of wheat and weeds. It emphasizes the persistent presence of good and evil throughout history, from ancient times to modern ideologies like fascism, Nazism, and communism. The homily concludes by reminding listeners of the ultimate separation of good and evil at the end of time, as depicted in Dante's Divine Comedy, urging them to choose good.

La Parábola del Trigo y la Cizaña: ¿Por qué Dios es Bueno con Todos?

Padre Abraham Apolinario

The homily emphasizes the importance of being 'human' (compassionate, empathetic) as children of God, reflecting God's universal goodness towards both the good and the bad. Drawing on the parable of the wheat and weeds, it stresses God's patience and the need for Christians to cultivate patience and allow good to grow, trusting that good will ultimately overcome evil. The core message is to act with mercy and compassion, not judging who deserves help, but responding to need as God does.

Are You a Disciple or Just Part of the Crowd?

The homily contrasts wickedness and goodness, emphasizing that the real distinction is not between different groups of people, but within individuals who at times do good and at times do evil. It highlights Jesus as the helper of the poor and unfortunate, calling believers to be disciples who actively choose good, love, and forgiveness, rather than merely following the crowd.

How to Conquer Evil: Do Good

The homily addresses the presence of wickedness and evil in the world, drawing parallels between Micah's condemnation of the rich exploiting the poor and the Pharisees plotting against Jesus. It emphasizes that Jesus' withdrawal was not an escape but a strategic move to continue his ministry of healing and raising up the hopeless. The core message is that the most effective way to combat evil is not to be obsessed with it, but to actively do good, as goodness will ultimately conquer wickedness.

Good vs. Evil: Why God Lets Them Grow Together

Father Gil

The homily explores the parable of the weeds and wheat, emphasizing that while good and evil coexist in the world, they are not co-equal. The priest stresses that good will always triumph over evil if we choose it, and true holiness comes from asking God for wisdom and allowing His Spirit to guide us, rather than merely checking off religious tasks.

How to Fight Evil with Goodness: Lessons from the Wheat and Weeds

Father Mike

The homily addresses the parable of the wheat and weeds, emphasizing that God is the ultimate judge of good and evil. It outlines characteristics of evil people (lying, manipulating, prejudice, confusion, lack of shock at evil) and calls the faithful to proactively counter evil with goodness, drawing strength from baptism, sacraments, and prayer. The homily concludes by celebrating the parish's new missionaries who will bring Jesus' love to those suffering injustice.

Is God Still Good When Your Prayers Aren't Answered?

The homily emphasizes that the power of prayer comes from God, not the person praying. It challenges the listener to consider if God is still good even when prayers are not answered in the desired way, asserting that God's goodness is constant regardless of outcomes.

Why We Focus on the Bad: Finding God's Goodness in a Flawed World

The homily explores the parables of the mustard seed, yeast, and the weeds among the wheat, emphasizing God's ability to do great things with little and encouraging a focus on the good rather than the negative. It challenges the common human tendency to dwell on evil and suffering, proposing that Christians should instead recognize and celebrate the abundant goodness in the world and in themselves as precious children of God.

Why God Allows Good and Evil to Coexist in Our Lives

Father Matthew

The homily reflects on the three parables from Matthew 13, emphasizing the need for patience in the face of good and evil coexisting in the world and within ourselves. It highlights God's patience and hope for conversion, urging listeners to identify and remove 'weeds' (negative influences and behaviors) from their own lives to strengthen the 'wheat' (goodness). The priest uses the example of Oscar Schindler to illustrate the mixture of good and evil in individuals.

Don't Pull the Weeds: Plant More Roses

The homily emphasizes the Christian call to counter the world's harshness with kindness, forgiveness, and justice, drawing from the Gospel parable of the weeds and the wheat. The priest challenges the congregation to actively practice goodness, even suggesting that Christians should learn intensity from 'evil people' in their commitment to their cause, and apply that same fervor to being good.

¿Qué 'Secretos' Revelará Dios? No Son Tus Pecados

Fr. Thomas Flowers

The homily challenges the common interpretation of Jesus's command not to fear, arguing that the 'secrets' to be revealed are not primarily our sins, but rather the hidden acts of goodness, generosity, and love in our lives. It emphasizes that God knows us intimately and values our inherent goodness more than our faults, offering support to continue living virtuously.