Homilies about God's will
Our Lady of the Assumption
Turlock, California
Why We Resist God's Plan: Lessons from Joseph and the Vineyard
Our Lady of the Assumption · Turlock, California · Mar 7, 2026
Daily MassPortugueseThe homily connects the Old Testament story of Joseph with the Gospel parable of the wicked tenants, highlighting how both figures (Joseph and Jesus) were rejected by their own people. It emphasizes that during Lent, we are called to reorient our lives towards God's plan and avoid rejecting His will, just as Mary accepted God's will.
St. Helena Cathedral
Helena, Montana
Trusting God's Mysterious Will: Lessons from Naaman and St. Francis of Rome
St. Helena Cathedral · Helena, Montana · Mar 9, 2026
Daily MassThe homily explores the mystery of God's particularity in choosing whom to favor, as seen in the readings about Naaman the Syrian and the widow of Zarephath. It emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's will and love, even when His plans are not fully understood, and highlights the example of St. Francis of Rome as a beacon of faith and goodness.
St. Rose of Lima
Newtown, Connecticut
Why We Suffer: Good Friday and the Path to Paradise
St. Rose of Lima · Newtown, Connecticut · Mar 18, 2026
Daily MassThe homily explores the intimate connection between Jesus and the Father, contrasting it with two common human mistakes: forgetting God as a guide and confusing God's will with immediate circumstances. It emphasizes that suffering is not a sign of God's punishment but a consequence of humanity rejecting God's love, and that Jesus's journey through Good Friday to Easter provides the path through suffering to paradise.
St. Mark the Evangelist
Summerfield, Florida
Why God Permits Suffering: Finding Purpose in Pain
St. Mark the Evangelist · Summerfield, Florida · Mar 9, 2026
Daily MassThe homily explores the concept of God permitting evil and suffering, drawing parallels with Jesus's early ministry when he avoided death because it wasn't 'his time.' It emphasizes that God only allows evil to be inflicted upon us when it can ultimately be used for His glory and a greater good, encouraging believers to embrace suffering with trust in God's redemptive purpose.
St. Anthony of Padua
Port Reading, New Jersey
Why Following Jesus Doesn't Guarantee an Easy Life
St. Anthony of Padua · Port Reading, New Jersey · Mar 4, 2026
Daily MassThe homily addresses the common misconception that following Jesus guarantees an easy life, challenging the 'prosperity gospel.' Instead, it emphasizes that true discipleship involves accepting suffering, difficulty, and rejection, much like Jesus himself. The core message is about embracing humility and God's will, even when plans don't go as expected, and persevering in the Christian journey.