Homilies about meekness
St. Juan Diego (St. Mary's Parish)
Chandler, Arizona
Meekness: The Divine Power of Knowing When to Retreat
St. Juan Diego (St. Mary's Parish) · Chandler, Arizona · Jul 18, 2026
Daily MassThe homily reflects on Jesus' withdrawal from the Pharisees, interpreting it not as cowardice but as an act of divine meekness and power under perfect control. It encourages believers to discern when to stand and suffer rebuke versus when to retreat from hostility to focus on building God's kingdom, emphasizing that not every battle must be fought today.
St. Catherine of Siena
Phoenix, Arizona
The Power of Meekness: When to Fight and When to Retreat
St. Catherine of Siena · Phoenix, Arizona · Jul 18, 2026
Daily MassThe homily reflects on Jesus' withdrawal from the Pharisees, interpreting it not as cowardice but as an act of divine meekness – power under perfect control. It encourages listeners to discern when to stand and suffer rebuke versus when to quietly retreat to build God's kingdom in other hearts, emphasizing that not every battle must be fought today.