Homilies about brokenness

Why Your Brokenness is Key to Intimacy with God

Father Jeffrey

This homily, part of a mission, focuses on the Eucharist through four verbs: take, bless, break, and give. The priest explains how Jesus embodied these actions in his life, from receiving his humanity and mission from God, to being a blessing to others, embracing brokenness, and ultimately offering himself as a self-gift. He challenges the congregation to reflect on how these verbs apply to their own lives, particularly in acknowledging their brokenness and allowing God to transform it.

Why the Church Doesn't Need to Evangelize (and What It Means for You)

Father James Wallace

The homily reflects on the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well, emphasizing that true evangelization is not about convincing or arguing, but about individuals being transformed by Christ's love in their brokenness. When a person is healed and filled with Christ's grace, they become a source of grace for others, radiating a beauty that draws people to God without needing programs or slogans. The Church, as the body of Christ, is eternal and does not need to 'evangelize' in the sense of needing to convince people to exist, but rather grows organically through the personal transformation of its members.

How God Uses Our Failures to Draw Us Closer to Him

Father Michael

The homily reflects on the story of Joseph and his brothers, highlighting how God can bring good even from human sinfulness and evil. It emphasizes that our failures and brokenness, when honestly acknowledged, can draw us closer to God, who works with our 'messy lines' to achieve His purposes, especially during the Lenten journey.

Jesus Knows Your Sins, And He Still Loves You

The homily emphasizes that Jesus longs to encounter each person individually, knowing their deepest brokenness and past sins, just as he encountered the Samaritan woman at the well. It highlights that God's love is proven by Christ dying for us while we were still sinners, and that this divine knowledge and love brings joy to God and transforms us, enabling us to share our stories without shame.

The Power in Our Brokenness: God's Grace as the Glue

Fr. Kenneth

This Lenten reflection by Fr. Kenneth explores the power in human brokenness, asserting that all humans are born broken and live daily by mending, with God's grace as the glue. He emphasizes the Catholic Church's unique role as a 'field hospital' through the sacraments, especially reconciliation and the Eucharist, which offer healing, forgiveness, and strength against the devil's accusations. The homily encourages embracing vulnerability, studying scripture, and recognizing God's active presence even amidst global crises.