Homilies about God
St. Petronille
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Understanding the One God: Old Testament and New Testament
St. Petronille · Glen Ellyn, Illinois · Mar 11, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that the God of the Old Testament is the same God of the New Testament, countering the modern misconception of a 'judgmental' Old Testament God versus a 'loving' New Testament God. It highlights that Jesus came not to abolish the law and prophets but to fulfill and expand them, urging believers to read the Bible as one cohesive book to understand Jesus's identity as priest, prophet, and king.
St. Francis of Assisi
Gates Mills, Ohio
Why God Will Never Forget You: Lessons from Jesus's Trust in the Father
St. Francis of Assisi · Gates Mills, Ohio · Mar 18, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes God's unwavering presence and care, even when we feel forgotten, using the maternal image from Isaiah. It then shifts to Jesus's complete dependence on the Father, challenging the American mentality of self-reliance and highlighting the unity of the Trinity as an example for our own trust and dependence on God's will.
St. John Neumann
Saint Charles, Illinois
Why an Unexamined Faith Isn't Worth Living
St. John Neumann · Saint Charles, Illinois · Mar 18, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes the importance of examining one's faith, drawing a parallel to the philosophical idea of an unexamined life. It highlights that Jesus's actions, like healing the man at the pool of Bethesda, are expressions of the Father's love, and that a deep, questioned faith leads to a stronger relationship with God and eternal life.
St. John Vianney
Walnut Creek, California
The Unparalleled Closeness of God in the Eucharist
St. John Vianney · Walnut Creek, California · Mar 11, 2026
Daily MassThe homily reflects on the first reading from Deuteronomy, where Moses reminds the Israelites of God's close presence and love. It then draws a parallel to the Eucharist, emphasizing that Catholics experience an even greater, more intimate presence of God in the Body and Blood of Christ. The core message is one of gratitude for God's unconditional love and the unique closeness we share with Him through the Eucharist.