Homilies about respect
Sts. Cyril and Methodius
Binghamton, New York
The Golden Rule: The Basic Law of Christianity
Sts. Cyril and Methodius · Binghamton, New York · Jun 23, 2026
Daily MassThe homily focuses on the Golden Rule, emphasizing that our rights end where others' rights begin. It highlights the importance of mutual respect and love, asserting that true humanity is achieved when we extend to others the same treatment we desire for ourselves, and that divine grace is necessary to live out this principle.
St. Paul
Leesburg, Florida
The Narrow Gate: Why Holiness Isn't Easy But Is Essential
St. Paul · Leesburg, Florida · Jun 23, 2026
Daily MassThis homily explores the challenging nature of salvation, contrasting the idea that everyone goes to heaven with Jesus' teaching about the narrow gate. The priest emphasizes that holiness means being set apart and treating all creation, including ourselves and others, with respect and love, acknowledging that this is not an easy path.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Finding Balance: Progress Without Harming Others
Our Lady of Mount Carmel · Ridgewood, New Jersey · Jun 23, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes the importance of guarding holy things and not throwing pearls before swine, while also stressing the need for balance in life. It encourages personal progress without harming others, advocating for respect and helping those in need, seeing others as 'another me' or a beloved child of God.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Springfield, Missouri
The Golden Rule: How to Build a Foundation for Respect and Love
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton · Springfield, Missouri · Jun 23, 2026
Daily MassThis homily emphasizes the importance of self-respect as a prerequisite for respecting others, drawing from the Golden Rule. It highlights the challenge of treating others well when one has been treated unjustly and stresses the need for a consistent, foundational approach to decision-making rooted in God's love to foster personal transformation and respectful interactions.
St. Joseph
Mendham, New Jersey
Why We Must Not Judge Others (And What Jesus Means by It)
St. Joseph · Mendham, New Jersey · Jun 22, 2026
Daily MassThe homily focuses on the Gospel's teaching against judging others, emphasizing that while decision-making and correction are part of life, we must not denounce or diminish the dignity of others. It reminds us that every person is created in God's image and likeness, and therefore deserves respect, forgiveness, and understanding, drawing inspiration from the saints celebrated today.
Our Lady of Tepeyac
Chicago, Illinois
Why We Must Restore Reverence for the Eucharist and Sacred Spaces
Our Lady of Tepeyac · Chicago, Illinois · Jun 23, 2026
Daily MassSpanishThe homily emphasizes the importance of reverence for the Eucharist and sacred spaces, drawing from Jesus' teaching not to cast pearls before swine. The priest argues that a casual approach to the Eucharist has led many Catholics to view it merely as bread, and highlights the historical practice of restricting communion to baptized Catholics to protect the sacred mysteries. He calls for a restoration of reverence for the sacred, treating every particle of the Eucharist as precious gold and respecting the consecrated nature of the church building.