Homilies about dependence
Ascension
Overland Park, Kansas
The Hidden Sin of the Rich Man: Godless Self-Reliance
Ascension · Overland Park, Kansas · Mar 5, 2026
Daily MassThe homily reflects on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, emphasizing that the rich man's sin was not active malice but rather a 'godless self-reliance' and indifference to the suffering on his doorstep. It challenges listeners to examine their own self-reliance during Lent, ensuring it doesn't lead to a lack of dependence on God or neglect of others.
Old Church of St. Mary
Chicago, Illinois
Finding Hope and Joy in the Midst of Lent's Darkness
Old Church of St. Mary · Chicago, Illinois · Mar 18, 2026
Daily MassThe homily reflects on the challenging Gospel reading from John, where Jesus asserts his equality with God, a concept difficult for the Jewish leaders and even early Christians to grasp. The priest emphasizes that despite the 'darkness' of Lent's later readings, the season is ultimately about growth and hope, reminding the faithful that God has not forsaken them and that a 'happy Lent' is possible through understanding their dependence on God.