Homilies about consolation
St. Michael
Stillwater, Minnesota
Opening Your Heart to Jesus This Lent: Purification and Consolation
St. Michael · Stillwater, Minnesota · Mar 9, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily connects the Old Testament reading of Naaman's purification with the Gospel's account of Jesus being rejected in Nazareth. It emphasizes that Lent is a time to open our hearts to Jesus, allowing him to console and purify us, rather than closing ourselves off to his presence and healing.
Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center
Bloomington, Indiana
Why Mary is Always Our Mediatrix of Grace (Even When We Forget)
Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center · Bloomington, Indiana · Mar 16, 2026
Daily MassThe homily focuses on the subtle but constant role of the Blessed Mother, Mary, in the economy of grace. Drawing from the Gospel's double mention of the miracle at Cana, the priest emphasizes that all graces come from God through Mary's mediation, whether we explicitly remember it or not. He encourages believers to consciously acknowledge Mary's role, as it is sweet, consoling, and opens us more fully to God's grace.
St. Helen
Westfield, New Jersey
God's Unwavering Love: Why He Will Never Forget You
St. Helen · Westfield, New Jersey · Mar 18, 2026
Daily MassThis homily contrasts the initial Lenten focus on repentance and guilt with the later shift towards God's overwhelming consolation, compassion, and mercy. It emphasizes that despite feelings of being forsaken, God's love is unwavering, drawing on Isaiah's promise that God will never forget his people, even if a mother might forget her child. The homily encourages listeners to remember God's constant presence and love, especially during life's difficulties.