Homilies about reverence
St. Catherine
Redwood Falls, Minnesota
Why Your Church Building is a Sacred Place
St. Catherine · Redwood Falls, Minnesota · Mar 10, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes the sacredness of the church building, drawing a parallel with the Israelites' longing for a place of worship after the destruction of the Temple. It reminds the faithful to approach the church with reverence and respect, recognizing it as a dedicated holy place where God's presence dwells, not merely a secular space. The priest connects this dedication to the anointing with chrism oil at baptism and confirmation, signifying a setting apart for God's service.
St. Charles Borromeo
Bloomington, Indiana
Why Overfamiliarity Can Block God's Miracles
St. Charles Borromeo · Bloomington, Indiana · Mar 9, 2026
Daily MassThe homily warns against overfamiliarity with the things of God, which can lead to a loss of reverence and faith, preventing us from receiving God's miracles. Drawing on the examples of Elijah and Elisha, it highlights how outsiders often demonstrate greater faith than those born into the faith or those who know the prophet personally. The priest emphasizes the importance of humility and guarding against arrogance when confronted with truth, even from a spiritual leader.
St. Charles Borromeo
Bloomington, Indiana
The Danger of Over-Familiarity with God
St. Charles Borromeo · Bloomington, Indiana · Mar 16, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes the danger of over-familiarity with sacred things and with Christ, which can lead to a loss of faith and reverence. Drawing from the Gospel, it contrasts the faithlessness of Jesus's kinsmen with the belief of the royal official, highlighting that true closeness to Christ should lead to humility and a recognition of our own nothingness before His greatness.
Blessed Sacrament
Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
The Eucharist: More Precious Than Gold - Lessons from St. Cyril of Jerusalem
Blessed Sacrament · Fort Mitchell, Kentucky · Mar 18, 2026
Daily MassThe homily focuses on the profound reverence due to the Eucharist, drawing from the teachings of St. Cyril of Jerusalem. The priest emphasizes the importance of receiving Holy Communion with utmost care and faith, likening the Body of Christ to something more precious than gold, and highlighting the 'Amen' as a powerful profession of belief.
St. Joseph
Imperial, Missouri
Why the Catholic Mass is So Structured: Seeing God's Score for Worship
St. Joseph · Imperial, Missouri · Mar 15, 2026
Sunday MassThis homily for Laetare Sunday emphasizes that the joy of the day comes from seeing clearly, not just physically, but spiritually, by coming out of darkness into light. The priest connects this spiritual vision to the importance of the sacred liturgy, explaining that following its established rubrics and traditions helps us to truly worship God and see the divine mystery of the Mass, rather than relying on personal preferences.