Homilies about guidance

The Spiritual Pilot Light: Hope for Parents of Drifting Children

The homily emphasizes that God's laws and guidance are for our benefit, preventing us from going our own way. It offers reassurance to parents who worry about their children straying from the faith, reminding them of the "spiritual pilot light" of baptism and God's enduring care.

How Sin Clouds Your Vision and How to See Clearly

The homily emphasizes how sin clouds our judgment, preventing us from clearly discerning what is truly good for us. It highlights the importance of relying on God's commandments, scripture, and Church teaching as guides to overcome this clouded vision and confidently follow God's pathway.

Finding Certainty in God's Word: A Homily on Trust and Wisdom

The homily, though brief, centers on the importance of trusting in God rather than human strength, drawing a contrast between those who rely on the Lord and those who do not. It emphasizes that true wisdom and guidance come from God, especially in times of uncertainty, and encourages a commitment to His ways. The homily concludes with a prayer for wisdom and guidance, acknowledging God's perfect plan for life.

The Lord is My Shepherd: Finding Guidance and Provision in God's Care

This homily focuses on Psalm 23, emphasizing that the Lord is our shepherd who guides, provides, and protects us throughout our lives. It highlights the personal and intimate relationship God desires with us, contrasting human self-sufficiency with our need for divine guidance, and concludes by connecting this Lenten journey to the eternal dwelling in God's house.

Jesus: The Water of Life and Light of the World

الأب سلوان تبوني

The homily focuses on Jesus as the 'Water of Life' and 'Light of the World,' drawing parallels to the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot). The priest explains how the rituals of water pouring and lighting lamps during this feast symbolized God's provision and guidance during the Israelites' desert wandering. Jesus declares himself the fulfillment of these symbols, offering true spiritual satisfaction and guidance that worldly desires cannot provide.