Homilies about expectations

How Letting Go of Expectations Helps You See God's Work

Father Robbie

The homily explores the theme of letting go of expectations to truly see God's work in our lives, drawing from the Gospel of the man born blind. The priest shares personal anecdotes of disappointment and frustration when God's plans diverged from his own, highlighting how these unexpected turns ultimately led to profound spiritual growth and healing. He encourages listeners to use Lent as a time to shed expectations and allow God to reveal His presence and transformative power, even in difficult circumstances.

How to Shrink Your 'Disappointment Gap' and Receive God's Mercy

This homily, delivered during a Lenten gathering focused on God's mercy, explores the human resistance to change and the challenge of managing expectations. The speaker emphasizes that receiving God's mercy requires effort and a willingness to shrink the 'disappointment gap' by aligning our expectations with reality. He encourages listeners to become conduits of God's mercy by modifying their expectations of others and themselves, sharing personal stories to illustrate how divine help is available when sought.

Why Your Prayers Aren't Being Answered (And What To Do About It)

The homily explores why our souls remain "parched" despite our thirst for God, attributing it to our unmet expectations of how God should act or answer prayers. Drawing on the stories of Naaman and the people of Nazareth, the priest emphasizes the need to let go of our preconceived notions and expect the unexpected from God, especially during Lent, to truly receive His blessings and experience spiritual healing.