Homilies about choices
Incarnate Word
Chesterfield, Missouri
How to Live a Life with No Regrets
Incarnate Word · Chesterfield, Missouri · Mar 5, 2026
Daily MassThe homily uses the parable of the rich man and Lazarus to discuss the concept of regret and how our choices in this life determine our eternal destiny. The priest encourages listeners, especially the students, to live selflessly and to use their time and resources to help others, focusing on those close to them, so they can meet God without regrets.
St. Luke the Evangelist
Mercersburg, Pennsylvania
God is Always at Work: How Our Choices Lead to Life or Death
St. Luke the Evangelist · Mercersburg, Pennsylvania · Mar 18, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that God is always at work, even in our struggles, and that eternal life begins the moment we open our hearts to Christ. It highlights Lent as an opportunity to respond to God's call through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, reminding us that our daily choices have consequences that lead us closer to life or death.
St. Stanislaus Kostka (Transfiguration-St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish)
Maspeth, New York
How Your Choices Today Shape Your Eternal Destiny
St. Stanislaus Kostka (Transfiguration-St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish) · Maspeth, New York · Mar 5, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily reflects on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, emphasizing how our choices in life shape our eternal destiny. The rich man, even in torment, maintains his self-centered perspective, demonstrating that hell is not a change of character but a fixed state resulting from a lifetime of choices. The priest challenges listeners to consider how their choices are forming them and if they are happy with the person they are becoming.
St. Stanislaus Kostka (Transfiguration-St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish)
Maspeth, New York
Choosing the 'Best' Good: Lessons from the Pool of Bethesda
St. Stanislaus Kostka (Transfiguration-St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish) · Maspeth, New York · Mar 17, 2026
Daily MassThe homily reflects on the Gospel story of the man healed at the Pool of Bethesda, emphasizing that life often presents choices between two good things, not just good and evil. It challenges listeners to discern which 'good' is 'best' or 'more important' in various situations, using examples like homework vs. playing, or family time vs. Sunday Mass.
St. Francis Xavier
Cincinnati, Ohio
Your Choices Determine Your Eternal Destiny
St. Francis Xavier · Cincinnati, Ohio · Mar 5, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that our choices, no matter how small, have eternal consequences, drawing from the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. It challenges listeners during Lent to reflect on their daily decisions and consider whether they are based on love or selfishness, ultimately shaping their eternal destiny.