Homilies about praise
Our Lady of Peace
Erie, Pennsylvania
How True Repentance Leads to Authentic Praise
Our Lady of Peace · Erie, Pennsylvania · Mar 10, 2026
Daily MassThe homily connects the Gospel's call for unlimited forgiveness with the First Reading's prayer of repentance from Azariah. It highlights how true repentance, like that of Azariah and the Israelites, prepares the heart for authentic praise and glory, drawing a parallel between the penitential rite leading to the Gloria in Mass and the Lenten season preparing for Easter.
St. Mary Magdalene
Apex, North Carolina
Are You a Christian or a 'Churchian'?
St. Mary Magdalene · Apex, North Carolina · 7 days ago
Holy DayThe homily outlines four practical steps to finding hope in uncertain times by following the examples of Mary and Joseph: being faithful in less-than-ideal circumstances, humbly trusting God's word, following His plan over our own, and praising Him even in the midst of uncertainty. The speaker emphasizes that being a 'Christian' means belonging to Christ and doing His will, rather than just being a 'churchian' focused on rituals.
St. Thomas More Newman Center Parish
Columbia, Missouri
How Praise Can Drive Out Anxiety and Glorify God
St. Thomas More Newman Center Parish · Columbia, Missouri · Mar 3, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that praise is the most valuable offering we can give to God, especially when we feel we have little else. It highlights how praise can combat anxiety, fear, and insecurity by shifting our focus from ourselves to God's control and good plan. The priest encourages living a life that glorifies God through everyday actions done with love, echoing Mother Teresa's call to 'do something beautiful for God.'