Homilies about will of God
St Julie Billiart Church
Newbury Park, California
Building Your Spiritual House: Doing God's Will, Not Your Own
St Julie Billiart Church · Newbury Park, California · Jun 25, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that merely saying "Lord, Lord" is not enough for salvation; one must actively do the will of the Father. It uses the analogy of building a house on rock versus sand to illustrate the importance of a strong spiritual foundation, urging listeners to examine their hearts for anything that obstructs God's will, such as envy, jealousy, or selfishness.
St. Patrick
Bay Shore, New York
Why Just Saying 'Lord, Lord' Isn't Enough for Heaven
St. Patrick · Bay Shore, New York · Jun 25, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that true faith is not merely professing 'Lord, Lord,' but actively doing the will of God. Drawing parallels from the Old Testament king Jehoakin and the Gospel, the priest illustrates that disobedience leads to tribulation, while obedience is the foundation of a true relationship with God, distinguishing it from simply feeling close to Him.
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
Saint Louis, Missouri
Finding God's Will in Both Good and Bad Times
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church · Saint Louis, Missouri · Jun 25, 2026
Daily MassThe homily uses an analogy of viewing art to explain how perspective changes our understanding of God's will. It challenges the presumption that God's will is always 'good' in a simplistic sense, suggesting that both good and bad events can be part of it, and that faith provides the necessary context to understand this broader perspective.
Incarnation Catholic Church
Crestwood, IL
Why God's Will is Always Love and Mercy
Incarnation Catholic Church · Crestwood, IL · Jun 26, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes the importance of aligning one's will with God's will, which the priest defines as love and mercy itself. Drawing on the Gospel of the leper, he explains that true healing and restoration come from trusting in God's will, even through suffering, and that God's permissive will allows for human freedom but does not endorse sin.
St. Helena
Edison, New Jersey
Do You Have the Faith to Be Healed?
St. Helena · Edison, New Jersey · Jun 26, 2026
Daily MassThe homily reflects on the Gospel reading where Jesus heals a leper, emphasizing the leper's faith in asking to be made clean. It encourages listeners to have similar faith in seeking healing and accepting God's will, allowing Jesus to walk with them and strengthen them to do His work.
St. Patrick
Laredo, Texas
Amar a Dios: Más Allá de las Emociones, en la Voluntad del Padre
St. Patrick · Laredo, Texas · Jun 25, 2026
Daily MassSpanishThe homily emphasizes that true love for God is not merely an emotional feeling or verbal declaration, but is demonstrated through concrete actions and obedience to His will. It highlights that our lives should be a continuous 'Getsemaní,' where we prioritize God's will over our own desires, just as Jesus did. The priest encourages listeners to discern and act upon God's will in their daily lives, translating their love for God into practical virtues like service, punctuality, patience, and understanding.