Homilies about protection

The Enduring Power of St. Benedict: Miracles and the St. Benedict Medal Today

This homily celebrates the Feast of St. Benedict, detailing his life, miracles, and enduring influence, particularly through the St. Benedict medal. The priest shares numerous anecdotes of the medal's protective power against evil, natural disasters, and financial hardship, emphasizing St. Benedict's continued active intercession in the modern world.

Don't Plot Evil: Learning from Micah and Jesus to Protect Yourself

The homily warns against plotting evil against others, drawing parallels between the Pharisees' plot against Jesus and the social injustices denounced by the prophet Micah. It emphasizes that baptized Christians should not engage in such behavior and encourages self-protection and reliance on God's protection when faced with malicious intent.

You Are Not Alone: God's Protection in Difficult Times

The homily emphasizes God's constant care and protection, even in difficult times, drawing parallels between the apostles' risky mission and our own struggles. It reassures believers that God is aware of their suffering and will never abandon them, just as he purified Isaiah's lips to proclaim His word.

The Brown Scapular: A Sign of Mary's Protection and God's Grace

The homily celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, connecting the Old Testament story of Elijah and the cloud on Mount Carmel to Mary as a symbol of God's grace. The priest emphasizes the significance of the Brown Scapular as a blessed reminder of belonging to the Lord through Mary's intercession and protection, sharing a personal anecdote about receiving his own scapular as a child.

Finding Protection, Not Power, in Life's Challenges

The homily uses the analogy of a freshman entering high school to illustrate how we face life's overwhelming problems. It argues against fighting or fleeing from difficulties, proposing instead that true security comes from trusting in God's constant, providential care, which allows us to be protected rather than powerful.

Jesus: The Narrow Door to Life

The homily uses the image of a door to explain Jesus as the narrow gate leading to life, contrasting it with the wide road to destruction. It connects this to God's protection in the first reading, emphasizing that Jesus saves us from eternal separation from God.

The Precious Blood of Jesus: Our Strength in a Hostile World

This homily reflects on the significance of July as the month dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus, emphasizing its power to cover and strengthen believers amidst a hostile world. Drawing from the Gospel reading, the priest highlights the inevitability of persecution for disciples and underscores the Eucharist as a vital source of this protective and cleansing blood.

Father's Day Homily: Why You Don't Need to Be Afraid (Even When Your Hair is Falling Out)

This homily, delivered on Father's Day, begins with a children's homily where the priest engages kids about their Father's Day gifts and experiences. He then transitions to the Gospel message of 'Do not be afraid,' connecting it to God's constant presence and protection, and encourages everyone to proclaim the good news of Jesus's love. The homily emphasizes God's unwavering care, even knowing the number of hairs on our heads, and calls for love among family members.

Why Jesus Speaks in Parables & The Power of Catholic Sacramentals Against Evil

The homily begins by addressing the Gospel's paradox of Jesus speaking in parables so some may not understand, explaining it's not cruelty but a prevention from deeper sin for those who willfully pervert truth. It then transitions to the reality of demonic influence in the world, cautioning against occult practices like tarot cards and Ouija boards because they 'work,' and contrasts these with Catholic sacramentals like the St. Benedict medal and the scapular, which offer protection and grace. The priest encourages daily Bible reading and seeking Catholic answers to spiritual questions.

Padres: Protejan a sus hijos de las amenazas modernas con presencia, amor y verdad

Monseñor Carlos Conan

This homily, delivered on Father's Day, emphasizes the crucial role of fathers as protectors, teachers of truth, and messengers of hope in a world where threats enter homes through technology. It encourages fathers to be present, emotionally available, and to foster an environment of open communication and trust, reminding them that God's grace is stronger than sin and that they represent both God's justice and mercy.