Homilies about goodness
St. Mary
Pompton Lakes, New Jersey
The Simple Goodness That Leads to God's Mansions
St. Mary · Pompton Lakes, New Jersey · Mar 9, 2026
FuneralThe homily celebrates Carol Fitzsimmons as a woman who consistently strived to do what was right and make others happy, emphasizing that her simple goodness is what God asks of us. The priest shares personal anecdotes about her meticulous nature and desire to please, highlighting that such kindness is a reward in itself, leading to the 'mansions' promised in God's house.
Our Lady of Lourdes
West Islip, New York
Why a Divided Heart Scatters Us from God's Embrace
Our Lady of Lourdes · West Islip, New York · Mar 12, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes the importance of listening to God's voice and remaining faithful, drawing parallels between the unfaithfulness of ancient Israel and the accusations against Jesus. It highlights that evil scatters and divides, while God's goodness unites, urging listeners to cultivate a pure and contrite heart to remain in God's embrace and be known as his saints.
St. Ann
Parsippany, New Jersey
Why Your Daily Choices Determine Your Eternal Fate
St. Ann · Parsippany, New Jersey · Mar 5, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes the consistent message from the prophets and Jesus: the choice between good and evil dictates one's ultimate fate. Using the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, it warns against a lifetime of self-concern, stressing that daily choices to do good, help others, and care for the vulnerable are crucial, as a last-minute change of heart is unlikely.
Holy Family
New Rochelle, New York
Seeing the Good: How Jesus Fulfills the Law in Our Lives
Holy Family · New Rochelle, New York · Mar 11, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that Jesus came not to abolish the law, but to fulfill it by drawing out the inherent goodness within it. It encourages us to view the Old Testament through the lens of Christ and to apply this same principle to our own lives and interactions, focusing on the good within ourselves and others rather than on failures or imperfections.
St. Thomas (Chaldean)
Turlock, California
Why Does Evil Happen? Finding God's Glory in Suffering
St. Thomas (Chaldean) · Turlock, California · Mar 14, 2026
DevotionThe homily reflects on Jesus as a good teacher whose actions and words were for the glory of God, even through the crucifixion. It addresses the difficult question of why evil happens in a world with a good God, suggesting that suffering is an opportunity to recognize God's goodness and to live for His glory through our words and actions.
Holy Family
Novi, Michigan
The Father's Will: Freedom, Life, and Redemption
Holy Family · Novi, Michigan · Mar 18, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that Jesus' mission is to reveal the Father's goodness, which is to reconcile us to God, snatching us from darkness and bringing us into the freedom of God's children. It highlights that God desires salvation for everyone and encourages frequent confession, especially during Lent, as a means to receive this freedom and new life.