Homilies about Lent
St. Francis of Assisi
Fairfield Glade, Tennessee
The Sin of Indifference: What the Rich Man and Lazarus Teach Us About Lent
St. Francis of Assisi · Fairfield Glade, Tennessee · Mar 5, 2026
Daily MassThis homily focuses on the sin of indifference, drawing from the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. The preacher emphasizes that the rich man's sin was not cruelty but a failure to see and acknowledge Lazarus, highlighting how we can become blind to the needs of others when consumed by our own lives. He challenges the congregation to use Lent to bridge the chasms of indifference and recognize the 'Lazarus at our own gates.'
Holy Infant
Manchester, Pennsylvania
The Danger of Spiritual Division and Disobedience
Holy Infant · Manchester, Pennsylvania · Mar 12, 2026
Daily MassThe homily reflects on the disobedience of the Israelites as described in Jeremiah and contrasts it with the people's reaction to Jesus's miracles in Luke. It emphasizes the importance of listening to God's voice and being fully committed to Him, warning against the dangers of spiritual division and procrastination in our faith journey, especially during Lent.
Abbatial Church of St. Gregory
Portsmouth, Rhode Island
The Rich Man, Lazarus, and the Love That Saves
Abbatial Church of St. Gregory · Portsmouth, Rhode Island · Mar 5, 2026
Daily MassThe homily reflects on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, emphasizing the rich man's unnamed status versus Lazarus's named identity. It delves into the theological interpretation of the rich man's torment as potentially purgatory due to his love for his brothers, and highlights the continuity of Christ's teaching with the Old Testament, urging listeners to heed Moses and the prophets.