Homilies about imitation
St. Paul of the Cross
Park Ridge, Illinois
How to Imitate Christ and Find the Cross in Your Daily Life
St. Paul of the Cross · Park Ridge, Illinois · Mar 18, 2026
Daily MassThe homily, delivered on the feast of St. Cyril of Jerusalem, focuses on the imitation of Christ, drawing parallels between Jesus's imitation of the Father and our call to imitate Christ. It emphasizes choosing the 'cross' in our lives, not the easy way out, as a path to a deeper relationship with God and salvation.
St. Bernadette
Prospect, Kentucky
Why We Can't Be God, But Must Still Try to Be Like Him
St. Bernadette · Prospect, Kentucky · Mar 18, 2026
Daily MassThe homily uses an analogy of a young boy trying to replicate a painting with the artist's brush but failing, to illustrate that humans cannot perfectly replicate God's mercy and love. It emphasizes that while we cannot be as perfect as God, we are called to constantly strive to imitate His mercy and love, especially during the Lenten season, to experience His grace through Christ's passion.
St. Agnes
Concord, California
Joseph: A Lenten Model of Forgiveness and Trust in God's Plan
St. Agnes · Concord, California · Mar 6, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that Lent is a time to imitate Christ, using Joseph from the Old Testament as a prime example. Joseph's innocence, suffering, and ultimate forgiveness of his brothers, despite having every right to seek revenge, serve as a model for Christians to trust in God's plan even amidst adversity and to cultivate inner virtues like forgiveness over hatred.