Homilies about vigilance
Father Michael
Chula Vista, California
Why God Allows Evil: Finding Strength and Love in Suffering
Father Michael
St. Pius X · Chula Vista, California · Jul 19, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily challenges the common misconception of good and evil as equally matched forces, emphasizing that God has already triumphed. It encourages vigilance against negative influences and proactive confrontation of evil through charity, drawing parallels to the parables of the wheat and weeds, mustard seed, and yeast. The priest concludes by highlighting that suffering, when embraced with love for God, can lead to deeper faith and hope in the resurrection, rather than despair.
Father Prosper
Los Angeles, California
Why Evil Exists: Are We Asleep?
Father Prosper
Transfiguration · Los Angeles, California · Jul 19, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily addresses the question of why evil exists if God is good, using the parable of the wheat and weeds. The priest argues that evil proliferates because humanity, entrusted with God's good creation, has become 'asleep' and not vigilant, allowing the 'evil one' to sow discord. He emphasizes that God has done His part, and it is now up to us to be awake and vigilant to prevent evil.