Homilies about Old Testament
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.
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.