Homilies about stewardship
St. John Cantius
Chicago, Illinois
What Oscar Schindler Teaches Us About Eternal Life
St. John Cantius · Chicago, Illinois · Jul 19, 2026
Sunday MassThis homily uses the story of Oscar Schindler, a deeply flawed man who converted his priorities to save over a thousand Jews during the Holocaust, to illustrate the Gospel's parable of the unjust steward. It emphasizes the urgency of investing in spiritual relationships and eternal salvation rather than corruptible earthly possessions, urging listeners to make 'friends for heaven' through prayer and sacrifice.
All Saints
Knoxville, Tennessee
Why We Destroy What We Hate: Lessons from the Holy Land
All Saints · Knoxville, Tennessee · Jun 23, 2026
Daily MassThe homily connects the Old Testament reading about King Hezekiah's prayer for Jerusalem's protection with the Gospel's warning not to cast pearls before swine. The priest reflects on the destruction of holy sites in the Middle East and the broader human tendency to destroy what offends us, urging appreciation for God's gifts, from the macro (the world) to the micro (our bodies and children). He emphasizes our role as stewards of creation and life.
Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle
San Juan, Texas
Don't Waste Your Blessings: The Power of Trusting Prayer and Self-Care
Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle · San Juan, Texas · Jun 23, 2026
Daily MassSpanishThe homily emphasizes the power of prayer and trust in God, drawing from the story of King Hezekiah. It also warns against wasting one's life and blessings on negative influences, urging self-care and responsible stewardship of God's gifts, especially for the youth in the digital age. The priest also reminds the congregation about the importance of being attentive during the Eucharist.
María Reina De La Paz Parish-St. Laurence O'Toole Church
Hartford, Connecticut
How the Eucharist Inspires Us to Care for Creation
María Reina De La Paz Parish-St. Laurence O'Toole Church · Hartford, Connecticut · Jul 12, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily connects the parable of the sower with the concept of creation's groaning due to human sin and climate change. It emphasizes humanity's role as stewards of the earth, not masters, and highlights the Eucharist as a source of motivation for environmental concern, unifying creation with Christ.
The Cathedral of Christ the Light
Oakland, California
Cultivating Good Soil: Financial Stewardship in Challenging Times
The Cathedral of Christ the Light · Oakland, California · Jul 12, 2026
Sunday MassThis homily uses the Gospel parable of the sower to discuss financial stewardship within the context of the Oakland Diocese's Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The priest emphasizes that every financial gift is a 'seed planted in eternity' and encourages parishioners to cultivate the 'good soil' of the parish through consistent online giving and special one-time gifts to education and ministry funds, especially given the challenges of church closures.