Homilies about judgement

No Juzgues a la Ligera: La Parábola de la Cizaña y el Trigo

The homily emphasizes that judgment belongs to God alone, not to humans. It uses the parable of the wheat and the weeds to illustrate that good and evil coexist, even within individuals and families, and that attempting to 'cut out' the bad in others is an act of violence. The priest urges personal conversion and humility, warning against the 'weeds' of judging God, judging neighbors with prejudice, and self-righteousness.

Why We Should Never Judge Another Person's Heart

Father Robert Mory

The homily connects the fall of the kingdom of Israel due to unfaithfulness to God with Jesus' teaching on judging others. It emphasizes that while our minds are made to discern truth from falsehood and good from bad, we should never judge another person's heart because we don't know their full story. The priest highlights that true authority comes from God's power put to the service of His love, not mere worldly power.

Before You Judge Others, Look at Your Own Faults

The homily emphasizes Jesus' teaching on judging others, highlighting our natural tendency to notice others' faults while overlooking our own. The priest encourages self-reflection and humility, urging listeners to recognize their own imperfections before criticizing others, drawing a parallel to the ancient Israelites who suffered for not paying attention to God.

Stop Judging Others: Focus on Your Own Sins

The homily connects the Gospel's teaching on judging others to the feast of Saints John Fisher and Thomas More, who were judges themselves. The priest highlights a common issue in confession where people confess others' sins rather than their own, emphasizing the importance of focusing on personal failings. He encourages self-reflection and taking responsibility for one's own spiritual growth.

The Kingdom of Heaven: Present Reality and Future Judgment

The homily explores the concept of the Kingdom of Heaven as both a future promise and a present reality, emphasizing that it began with Jesus' arrival on Earth. It uses the parables of the mustard seed, the leaven, and the weeds among the wheat to illustrate how small acts of love can have a huge impact, and that while God allows good and evil to coexist for a time, there will ultimately be a judgment based on how we live our lives.

Why Jesus Says 'Stop Judging' (And What It Really Means)

The homily discusses the Gospel's teaching on judging others, contrasting it with the martyrdom of Saints Thomas More and John Fisher who stood firm against King Henry VIII's actions. It emphasizes the human tendency to judge others' faults while overlooking our own, using Aesop's Fables to illustrate this point. The priest clarifies that while we should not judge persons, we can and should correct actions, always with the goal of reconciliation and understanding that we don't know all circumstances.