Homilies about prudence

How to Move the Unmovable Stones in Your Life (Like St. Benedict)

Fr. Yosvel Rodríguez Ordaz

The homily, delivered on the feast of St. Benedict, emphasizes the importance of discernment, prudence, and prayer in a world that often devours human beings with its distractions and material pursuits. Drawing parallels between St. Benedict's monastic life and contemporary challenges, the priest encourages listeners to make space for silence and encounter with God to discern what is truly good and convenient for their lives. He uses the metaphor of unmovable stones, illustrating that some obstacles can only be overcome through faith and prayer, not human effort.

When to Withdraw and Pray: Understanding 'Pearls Before Swine'

The homily focuses on Jesus' command not to cast pearls before swine, interpreting it as a call for prudence in evangelization and relationships. The priest uses the analogy of a lifeguard and examples of difficult co-workers or family members with addiction to illustrate how some people can pull us down, emphasizing the need to withdraw and pray for them when extending help becomes detrimental to one's own spiritual well-being.

The Virtue of Prudence: What to Share (and Not Share) in the Social Media Age

The homily emphasizes the virtue of prudence, particularly in the context of sharing personal information and spiritual graces in the age of social media. Drawing from the Gospel's warning not to 'throw pearls before swine,' the priest encourages discernment about what, when, and how to share, suggesting that some treasures are meant to be kept private or shared only in appropriate contexts to avoid harm or discouragement to others.

Why We Must Surrender to God and Embrace Sacrifice

The homily emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God in times of fear and difficulty, drawing parallels between King Hezekiah's prayer and modern challenges. It also discusses the need for prudence in sharing personal matters, treating others with respect, and embracing sacrifices as essential training for life, especially for children, to avoid creating 'lazy' generations.

Why Jesus Tells Us to Be Prudent with Sacred Truths

The homily focuses on the Gospel passage where Jesus advises not to give holy things to dogs or pearls to pigs. The priest explains that this means exercising prudence in sharing sacred truths, especially the Eucharist, and discerning the opportune moment to speak about God's mysteries, much like Jesus did by speaking in parables to some and openly to others. The homily emphasizes that the Church's tradition interprets this as a call to prudence in evangelization and catechesis, ensuring that sacred truths are received with proper preparation and respect.

The Prudence of Evangelization: When to Speak and When to Listen

The homily emphasizes the virtue of prudence in evangelization, stressing that sharing faith is not just about what to say, but discerning how and when to say it. The priest shares personal anecdotes about his mother's journey to daily Mass and his own vocation discernment, highlighting the importance of listening and understanding others' needs rather than offering unsolicited advice, echoing Mother Teresa's words about the poor wanting to be loved and understood.