Homilies about original_sin
St. Angela Merici-Mary Mother of God Parish
White Oak, Pennsylvania
How My Mother's Death Taught Me God's Mercy
St. Angela Merici-Mary Mother of God Parish · White Oak, Pennsylvania · Mar 10, 2026
Daily MassThe homily reflects on the Gospel's call to unlimited forgiveness, linking it to humanity's inherent 'huge debt' of original sin, which only God's mercy can erase. The priest shares a personal story about his mother's death, highlighting how that experience deepened his understanding and practice of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, leading him to effortlessly extend mercy to others.
St. Benedict
Johns Creek, Georgia
Why Forgiveness is a Divine Act, Not a Human One
St. Benedict · Johns Creek, Georgia · Mar 10, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that perfect forgiveness is not natural for humans due to original sin, but is a divine attribute. We must ask God for the grace to forgive from the heart, as withholding mercy from others, who owe us far less than we owe God, makes a mockery of God's own mercy and jeopardizes our salvation.
Sacred Heart
Wichita Falls, Texas
Why We Are All Spiritually Blind (and How Christ Heals Us)
Sacred Heart · Wichita Falls, Texas · Mar 15, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily challenges the common human tendency to judge and assign blame, particularly in suffering, drawing from the Gospel story of the man born blind. It emphasizes that we are all spiritually blind due to original sin and that Christ's healing through sacraments like baptism opens our eyes to God's grace. The homily also critiques modern societal tendencies to attack individuals and dismiss truth when facts are inconvenient, urging believers to stand firm in their faith and witness to God's transformative power.
St. Peter
Greenville, North Carolina
Are We All Born Blind? A Lenten Reflection on Seeing Christ's Light
St. Peter · Greenville, North Carolina · Mar 15, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily connects the healing of the man born blind to the concept of original sin, asserting that all are born spiritually blind. Through baptism, we are washed and receive the light of Christ, which transforms us and enables us to see the world as Jesus does. The homily emphasizes that this transformation leads to a mission to bring Christ's light to the world, rather than criticizing or remaining in darkness.
Mary Queen
Friendswood, Texas
How Baptism Cures Our Spiritual Blindness
Mary Queen · Friendswood, Texas · Mar 15, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily connects the healing of the man born blind to the sacrament of baptism, emphasizing that just as Jesus anointed and washed the blind man, we are anointed and washed in baptism to cleanse original sin and become adopted children of God. It highlights that we are all born into a spiritual blindness that is overcome by Christ's light through baptism, urging prayers for those preparing for sacraments.