Homilies about sharing
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Redwood City, California
The Power of Sharing: How Small Acts of Generosity Lead to Blessings
Our Lady of Mount Carmel · Redwood City, California · Jun 9, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes the importance of sharing and generosity, drawing a parallel between the widow in the First Book of Kings and the call to be 'salt of the earth' and 'light of the world' from the Gospel. The priest uses a relatable example of sharing snacks with classmates to illustrate how even small acts of generosity can lead to blessings, highlighting that sharing is a valuable Christian lesson.
St. Edward
Keizer, Oregon
Why Givers Never Lack: The Power of Generosity and Trust
St. Edward · Keizer, Oregon · Jun 10, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes the importance of generosity, drawing parallels between the widow of Zarephath's trust in Elijah and the Christian call to be 'salt of the earth.' The priest shares a personal anecdote about receiving unexpected blessings after giving, reinforcing the message that givers never lack and that sharing, even a little, leads to multiplication.
St. Edward
Keizer, Oregon
The Eucharist: Source, Summit, and the Call to a Broken Life
St. Edward · Keizer, Oregon · Jun 7, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily emphasizes that the Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian life, a mystery of faith that transcends human reason and requires a deep, intelligible faith. It calls believers to a life of sharing and selflessness, mirroring Christ's broken life for humanity, and addresses the contemporary crisis of faith that leads to coldness towards the Eucharist, reminding us of its power to forgive venial sins and offer grace.