Homilies about renewal

How to Partner with God in Remembering and Renewing Others This Lent

Fr. Lannon, SJ

The homily emphasizes God's unwavering remembrance, restoration, and renewal of His people, drawing parallels between the Israelites in Isaiah and contemporary believers. It encourages individuals to reflect on how God works in their lives during Lent and to extend that same spirit of remembrance and restoration to others, especially those who are struggling or marginalized.

Lent: Renewing Our Baptismal Call to Justice and Love

The homily emphasizes Lent as a season of renewal through baptism, recalling God's embrace and the cleansing waters that unite us to the creator. It calls for active faith, urging listeners to seek justice, help the oppressed, and care for the needy, illustrated by a personal anecdote about a woman who fostered 20 children.

New Wine, New Wineskins: Fulfilling the Law in a Changing Church

The homily emphasizes that Jesus came not to abolish the law but to fulfill it, comparing his message to new wine requiring new wineskins. It highlights the need for continuous reform and renewal within the Church, honoring tradition while allowing its potential to be fully realized through the Holy Spirit's dynamic message.

The Living Water: Cleansing and Renewal in Lent

The homily reflects on the imagery of water in the readings, connecting the flowing water from the temple in Ezekiel to the healing waters of the pool in John's Gospel. It emphasizes that Jesus brings the 'living water' of salvation and forgiveness, inviting the faithful to be continually cleansed and renewed by their baptismal waters as they journey through Lent towards Easter.

God Isn't Finished With You Yet: A Lenten Message of Renewal

The homily emphasizes God's continuous work of renewal, drawing from Isaiah's prophecy of new heavens and a new earth and the Gospel's account of Jesus healing the royal official's son. It encourages listeners to recognize that God is not finished with them and desires to bring new faith, hope, and love into any tired, broken, or hopeless parts of their lives, especially during the Lenten season.

Lent: How Trusting Jesus Creates New Life

The homily emphasizes that during Lent, God promises new creation and renewal, not just repair. It highlights the importance of faith, drawing on the Gospel story of the royal official who believed Jesus' word before seeing the miracle. The core message is to trust God's word in our struggles, allowing Christ to create something new within us.