Homilies about judgment
St. Ann (Ruthenian - Byzantine)
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Why God Allows Suffering: Lessons from the Man Born Blind
St. Ann (Ruthenian - Byzantine) · Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · May 10, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily reflects on the post-resurrection Sundays, highlighting Jesus's initiative in healing and teaching, particularly the story of the man born blind. It emphasizes that suffering is not always a punishment for sin, but an opportunity for God's glory to be revealed. The priest encourages patience, avoiding judgment, and living in unity and love, guided by the Holy Spirit, as we await Christ's second coming.
St. Patrick
Placerville, California
¿Por qué Dios no vino a condenarnos? Un mensaje de salvación y amor
St. Patrick · Placerville, California · May 31, 2026
Sunday MassSpanishThe homily emphasizes that God's primary purpose is salvation, not condemnation, contrasting the Old Testament's rigid image of God with the New Testament's loving Father. It challenges the common Christian tendency to judge others and send them to hell, urging self-reflection and doing good not out of fear of punishment but because it is inherently good and brings inner peace.