Homilies about commitment
St. Albert the Great
Austin, Texas
Why Lasting Commitment is So Hard Today
St. Albert the Great · Austin, Texas · Mar 12, 2026
Daily MassThe homily reflects on the contemporary relevance of Jeremiah's lament about a lack of faithfulness, connecting it to modern challenges in making lasting commitments like marriage or religious vows. It highlights Lent as a time to renew baptismal promises and suggests that while younger generations may delay commitment, they are often impressed by examples of enduring faithfulness.
All Saints
Dallas, Texas
Lent's Call: How to Truly Listen and Return to God
All Saints · Dallas, Texas · Mar 12, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes the Lenten call to 'return to God' through a change of heart and abandoning old ways. It highlights the importance of actively listening to God's voice and making a conscious commitment to follow His commands, drawing a direct link between listening and action.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church
West Trenton, New Jersey
Love is Not Liking: Why Christian Love is a Commitment
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church · West Trenton, New Jersey · Mar 13, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that love is not merely a feeling or liking, but a profound Christian commitment and vocation. Drawing from the Gospel, it stresses that loving God and loving one's neighbor are inseparable, and that true love extends even to those we don't naturally like, mirroring Christ's unconditional love. Ultimately, our lives will be judged by the love we've shown.
Holy Family
New Rochelle, New York
Are You Accountable for God's Gifts? A Lenten Reflection
Holy Family · New Rochelle, New York · Mar 6, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes accountability as the bond between commitment and results, drawing from the parable of the wicked tenants and the story of Joseph. It challenges listeners to examine how they use their spiritual and material gifts from God to bear lasting fruit for human salvation and witness to His kingdom, warning that lack of accountability can lead to betrayal, hatred, and violence.