Homilies about confirmation

Why Your 'Yes' to God is a Headline in Heaven

This homily, delivered during a Confirmation Mass, emphasizes the importance of saying 'yes' to God and continuing the mission of the Acts of the Apostles. The speaker uses the Samaritan woman's encounter with Jesus to illustrate the themes of relationship, identity as beloved children of God, and mission to share Christ's love. He also uses a dramatic re-enactment of Adam and Eve's fall and Jesus' sacrifice on the cross to explain sin, death, and salvation.

You Are Chosen: How God Equips the Least for His Kingdom

The homily emphasizes that God chooses the least and equips them, drawing parallels between David's anointing, the man born blind, and those preparing for sacraments. It highlights the call for every Catholic to be a 'shepherd' and 'soldier' for the kingdom, proclaiming the Gospel and recognizing the divine indwelling through the sacraments, leading to a profound union with God.

Confirmation: Not a Graduation, But an Inauguration

This homily for Confirmation emphasizes that the sacrament is not a graduation but an inauguration into a life of active faith. The speaker uses the ancient Greek word 'sragas' for a permanent mark of ownership, reinterpreting it as the indelible seal of the Holy Spirit, marking individuals for God's service in freedom. He encourages the newly confirmed to actively use this gift through daily prayer and participation in the Church's mission, drawing parallels to the parable of the sower and the ongoing work of marriage.

Confirmation: Not a Graduation, But a New Beginning with the Holy Spirit

Bishop José María

The homily emphasizes that Confirmation is not a graduation but a new beginning where the Holy Spirit empowers young people to grow in faith and be instruments of God in the world. The bishop engages the confirmandi by asking about their chosen saints, highlighting that the same Holy Spirit that inspired the saints will now inspire them to do good for the Church and society, especially in a world that often tries to distract them from God.