Homilies about original sin
Sts. Peter and Paul
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
Loving God and Neighbor: Beyond Proving Yourself
Sts. Peter and Paul · Lehighton, Pennsylvania · Mar 13, 2026
Daily MassThe homily explores the two greatest commandments, emphasizing that true love for God and neighbor stems not from a need to prove ourselves due to our 'deficit situation' of original sin, but from the 'storehouse of God's wealth' within us. It challenges the notion that we genuinely love ourselves enough to use that as a basis for loving others, urging us to instead bring our full, imperfect selves, including pains and anxieties, to God without fear of disappointment.
St. Lawrence the Martyr
Chester, New Jersey
How a Relationship with Jesus Changes Everything
St. Lawrence the Martyr · Chester, New Jersey · Mar 6, 2026
Daily MassThe homily connects the jealousy in the Genesis story of Joseph and the Gospel parable of the vineyard tenants to the concept of original sin. It argues that when we turn our backs on God and act on our own, we are prone to self-centeredness and misbehavior. The core message is that a regular, loving relationship with Jesus changes everything, enabling us to overcome jealousy and become our best selves.
St. Paul
Ham Lake, Minnesota
Love God and Neighbor: It's an Attitude of the Heart
St. Paul · Ham Lake, Minnesota · Mar 13, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that the greatest commandment to love God and neighbor is not a cold calculation but an attitude of the heart, corrupted by original sin but restored through Christ's sacrifice. It highlights that the Holy Spirit pours God's love into our hearts, enabling us to give God due honor and praise, and to seek the good of our neighbors, ultimately for their eternal happiness.