Homilies about praise
Ave Maria
Parker, Colorado
Why Praise is Essential for Your Christian Life
Ave Maria · Parker, Colorado · Jul 10, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that Jesus's warnings to his disciples about persecution are fulfilled after the resurrection, yet they are filled with joy and praise God. The core message is that praise is essential for Christian life, an acknowledgment of God's nature, and should extend beyond lips to deeds, making one's entire life an offering of praise.
Ascension Catholic Church Chesterfield
Chesterfield, Missouri
The Humility and Obedience of St. John the Baptist
Ascension Catholic Church Chesterfield · Chesterfield, Missouri · Jun 24, 2026
Holy DayThe homily focuses on the humility and obedience of Zechariah and John the Baptist, emphasizing that true praise of God stems from these virtues. It highlights Zechariah's transformation from doubt to praise after his period of muteness, and how his words are still repeated daily in the Church's morning prayer.