Homilies about beauty
Our Lady of Lourdes
Denver, Colorado
Worship as Divine Beauty: Becoming Beautiful Through Self-Gift
Our Lady of Lourdes · Denver, Colorado · Mar 8, 2026
SacramentalThis homily, delivered during an RCIA-like session, redefines 'worship' as 'right glory' or 'divine beauty,' emphasizing that true worship is about falling in love with God's beauty, which then transforms us to become beautiful ourselves. It challenges cafeteria Catholicism and victim mentality, advocating for self-knowledge, self-acceptance, and self-gift, exemplified by Mary's 'fiat' as the ultimate act of receptive surrender to God's will.
St. Paul the Apostle
Cleveland, Georgia
Our Lady of Guadalupe: The Greatest Honor of the Human Race
St. Paul the Apostle · Cleveland, Georgia · Mar 13, 2026
SpecialThis homily celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe as the greatest honor of the human race, emphasizing her role in uniting diverse peoples and bringing salvation. The preacher connects the image of Guadalupe to Old Testament heroines and the Immaculate Conception, highlighting how her humble beauty inspires us to offer our talents to God out of love, not pride, for the glory of God and the salvation of souls.
St. Scholastica
Heidelberg, Minnesota
From Rejected Stone to Masterpiece: How God Transforms Our Imperfections
St. Scholastica · Heidelberg, Minnesota · Mar 6, 2026
Daily MassThe homily uses the analogy of Michelangelo transforming a rejected, crooked piece of marble into the sculpture of King David to illustrate how God can bring great beauty out of our lives, even from our imperfections, if we allow Him to chip away at what holds us back.