Homilies about divinity
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
Akron, Ohio
St. Cyril of Jerusalem and Christ's Divinity: Sharing in God's Life
St. Sebastian Catholic Church · Akron, Ohio · Mar 18, 2026
Daily MassThe homily connects the Isaiah reading's theme of eschatological hope and calling prisoners out of darkness to Jesus's resurrection of Lazarus and his own power over death. It also highlights the memorial of St. Cyril of Jerusalem, emphasizing his defense of Christ's divinity against the Arian heresy and the concept of Christ being consubstantial with the Father, allowing humanity to share in his divinity.
St Peter & St Paul Catholic Church
Alta Loma, California
The Divinity of Jesus: Why He Deserves Our Worship
St Peter & St Paul Catholic Church · Alta Loma, California · Mar 18, 2026
Daily MassThis homily contrasts the Old Testament's portrayal of God's enduring love and mercy with the New Testament's full revelation of God's divinity in Jesus Christ. It emphasizes Jesus' claims of being equal to the Father, possessing the power to give life, judge the world, and deserving honor as God, connecting these theological points to the practical implications for believers' lives and referencing the historical Arian heresy and St. Cyril of Jerusalem's defense of Christ's divinity.
St. Bonaventure
Allegany, New York
How Jesus' Two Wills Help Us Live a Holy Life
St. Bonaventure · Allegany, New York · Mar 18, 2026
Daily MassThe homily delves into the dual nature of Jesus, emphasizing his divine and human wills and how his human will was always perfectly conformed to the divine will of the Father. It then contrasts this with human willing, which is prone to gaps and weakness, and highlights the Eucharist as the means by which Jesus' divinity can wed our humanity, filling these gaps and enabling us to continue God's work.
St. Leo the Great
Lafayette, Louisiana
Understanding God's Love Through Christ: A Reflection on the Trinity
St. Leo the Great · Lafayette, Louisiana · Mar 18, 2026
Daily MassThe homily reflects on Jesus's deep and divine relationship with the Father, emphasizing that while it's difficult for humans to fully grasp, Jesus perfectly images and expresses the Father's love for us. The speaker suggests that to better understand God the Father's love, we should reflect on the love of Christ, as everything Jesus does is in perfect union with the Father.
Sts. Peter and Paul
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
The Power of Surrender: How to Renew the Earth
Sts. Peter and Paul · Lehighton, Pennsylvania · Mar 16, 2026
Daily MassThe homily explores the nature of Christ's divinity and humanity, emphasizing that while we acknowledge both, our immediate needs often overshadow this understanding. It highlights the royal official's bold request for healing in the Gospel, contrasting it with our own 'imperative' prayers. The core message, drawing from St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, is the necessity of 'surrender without reservation' for the renewal of the earth, connecting it to Isaiah's prophecy of new heavens and a new earth.
St. Stanislaus Kostka (Transfiguration-St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish)
Maspeth, New York
Understanding the Trinity: God's Loving Family and Our Call to Community
St. Stanislaus Kostka (Transfiguration-St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish) · Maspeth, New York · Mar 18, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that God is infinitely above human comprehension, yet reveals himself in human terms, particularly through the doctrine of the Trinity. It explains that the three divine persons always act together and that humanity, made in God's image, is called to form loving communities, reflecting the Trinitarian family. The priest also highlights Jesus' assertion of his own divinity by calling God his Father, which the Pharisees recognized as a claim to divine authority.
Immaculate Conception Church
Williamsport, PA
The Power of Divine Weakness: Why Jesus Got Tired
Immaculate Conception Church · Williamsport, PA · Mar 7, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily focuses on Jesus' humanity, particularly his weariness at Jacob's well, as a profound symbol of his incarnation. The priest explains that Jesus' journey and fatigue represent his condescension to human nature, allowing us to encounter divine power intertwined with human weakness. This weakness, culminating in his suffering and death, ultimately serves to recreate and strengthen us.
All Saints
Knoxville, Tennessee
Understanding Jesus' Divine Sonship and Our Path to Divine Life
All Saints · Knoxville, Tennessee · Mar 18, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes Jesus' divine sonship and the Trinitarian nature of God, cautioning against a subtle form of Arianism that might diminish Jesus' divinity. It highlights that Jesus' humanity serves as a bridge for our own humanity to ascend into divine life, which is the core of the Gospel and the basis of our salvation.
St. Walter
Roselle, Illinois
Jesus' Divine Authority: Why His Claims Troubled the Jews
St. Walter · Roselle, Illinois · Mar 18, 2026
Daily MassThe homily reflects on Jesus' claims of authority over life, death, and judgment, which troubled the Jewish authorities. It emphasizes that Jesus' claims were a fulfillment of God's long-awaited answer to his people's prayers, urging listeners to recognize Christ's divine nature and the salvation he offers.
St. Jude the Apostle
Taunton, Massachusetts
Why Believing in Jesus is Believing in God the Father
St. Jude the Apostle · Taunton, Massachusetts · Mar 18, 2026
Daily MassPortugueseThe homily emphasizes Jesus' divine nature and his unity with the Father, particularly in his actions and teachings. It highlights that Jesus' miracles and words demonstrate his divinity, which the Pharisees struggled to accept. The core message is that believing in Jesus and his word is believing in the Father, leading to eternal life, and that we are called to imitate Christ's union with the Father by acting justly and doing good.
Our Lady of the Valley
Easthampton, Massachusetts
Why We Must Love Jesus as Both God and Man
Our Lady of the Valley · Easthampton, Massachusetts · Mar 8, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily emphasizes the importance of understanding and loving Jesus Christ not only as God but also as man. Using the Gospel of the Samaritan woman, the priest illustrates how Jesus, through his perfect humanity, humility, and patience, gradually draws people to spiritual truths, starting with their human experiences and eventually touching their conscience to reveal his divine identity.
St. Henry
Nashville, Tennessee
The Profound Meaning of Jesus's "I AM" and True Freedom
St. Henry · Nashville, Tennessee · Mar 4, 2026
Daily MassThis homily delves into the profound meaning of Jesus's declaration "I AM" in the Gospel of John, emphasizing that this statement asserts his divinity and pre-existence before Abraham. It explores the concept of spiritual freedom, contrasting it with a modern understanding of freedom, and highlights how encountering Jesus brings true illumination and freedom from sin, enabling us to see the world through His eyes.
St. Philomena
Livingston, New Jersey
Why John's Gospel Calls Miracles 'Signs'
St. Philomena · Livingston, New Jersey · Mar 16, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that John's Gospel refers to Jesus's acts not as miracles, but as 'signs,' highlighting Christ's authority and divine nature. It connects these signs to the prophetic hope of Isaiah for a new heaven and earth, reminding the faithful that they are inheritors of these promises and should cling to Jesus for grace and life.
St. Brendan
Bellingham, Massachusetts
The Seven Signs of Jesus' Divinity in John's Gospel
St. Brendan · Bellingham, Massachusetts · Mar 16, 2026
Daily MassThe homily focuses on the Gospel of John's presentation of Jesus's miracles as "signs" of his divinity. It emphasizes that John deliberately chose seven specific miracles to demonstrate that Jesus is God, not merely a prophet, countering claims that Jesus was only later elevated to divine status in people's minds.