Homilies about kingdom_of_god

A Kingdom Divided: Understanding Jesus's Power Over Evil

The homily reflects on the Gospel reading about Jesus casting out a demon and the reactions of the crowd. It emphasizes the faulty logic of those who accused Jesus of partnering with Satan, the coming of God's kingdom through Jesus's actions, and the call for believers to gather others in love rather than scattering them. The core message is about understanding Jesus's power to liberate from evil and extending His kingdom.

Why Listening to God's Voice Matters: Lessons from Jeremiah and Jesus

The homily connects the Old Testament prophet Jeremiah's message to the people of Judah with Jesus' teaching about the Kingdom of God. It emphasizes the importance of listening to God's voice and recognizing His presence in the here and now, rather than resisting His will or relying on worldly solutions. The core message is a call to greater faith and a willingness to live within God's kingdom, which offers the fullness of life and eternal salvation.

Lent: How Joseph and the Vineyard Parable Point to Jesus and Our Call to Care

Father John

The homily connects the Old Testament story of Joseph and the New Testament parable of the vineyard, explaining how both foreshadow Jesus's ultimate sacrifice and the transfer of God's kingdom to the Gentiles. It emphasizes that as recipients of this kingdom, our responsibility is to care for one another, especially the poor and marginalized, reflecting the true fruit of God's vineyard.