Homilies about self-examination
Santiago de Compostela Church
Lake Forest, California
Why Self-Examination Leads to Humility and Stops Us From Judging Others
Santiago de Compostela Church · Lake Forest, California · Jun 22, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes the importance of humility through self-examination, not just to acknowledge weaknesses but also to give gratitude for God's grace. It warns against judging others by comparing ourselves to them, advocating for an appreciation of each individual's spiritual journey. The priest connects this teaching to the martyrdom of Saints John Fisher and Thomas More, who stood firm in their faith.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Springfield, Missouri
Stop Judging Others: The Plank in Your Own Eye
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton · Springfield, Missouri · Jun 22, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and conversion, urging listeners to address their own shortcomings rather than focusing on the faults of others. It connects this idea to the first reading about the collapse of the northern kingdom of Israel due to their idolatry and assimilation, highlighting the danger of ignoring warnings and squandering opportunities for spiritual growth.
St. Patrick
Carlsbad, California
Stop Judging: Remove the Plank from Your Own Eye First
St. Patrick · Carlsbad, California · Jun 22, 2026
Daily MassThis homily focuses on Jesus' teaching against judgmentalism, urging listeners to practice radical self-awareness and humility instead of criticizing others. It emphasizes that the measure we use to judge others will be applied to us, and true discernment comes from first addressing our own faults before attempting to help others.
St. Patrick
Huntington, New York
Stop Judging: The Beam in Your Own Eye
St. Patrick · Huntington, New York · Jun 22, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes the importance of self-examination and humility, urging listeners to focus on their own need for conversion rather than judging others. It highlights that spiritual blindness often stems from a refusal to acknowledge one's own faults, and calls for applying mercy and love when addressing the wrongdoings of others, remembering that all are beneficiaries of God's mercy.
Old St. Mary's Church
Detroit, Michigan
Why We Judge Others (and How to Stop)
Old St. Mary's Church · Detroit, Michigan · Jun 22, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily focuses on the Gospel reading about removing the 'plank from your own eye' before judging others. The priest uses a personal anecdote about a mother and daughter who were irritated with each other due to their similar flaws to illustrate the concept of hypocrisy. He emphasizes self-examination and humility as essential steps to becoming the loving examples Christ calls us to be.
Corpus Christi
Bonita, California
Removing the Wooden Beam: Why Self-Reflection is Key to God's Love
Corpus Christi · Bonita, California · Jun 22, 2026
Daily MassThe homily focuses on Jesus's teaching to his disciples about removing the 'wooden beam' from one's own eye before judging others. It emphasizes the importance of inward reflection and self-examination, especially in painful or uncomfortable areas of our lives, to allow God to heal us and enable us to truly experience and share His love.