Homilies about righteousness

Choosing the Harder Path: Why God's Will Leads to Eternal Life

The homily emphasizes the consequences of our actions, highlighting that righteous deeds lead to eternal life while wicked deeds lead to condemnation. It stresses the importance of seeking God's will over our own, acknowledging that the path of righteousness, though often harder and requiring conversion and sacrifice, is the one that ultimately leads to eternal life.

Finding the Courage to Stand for Justice in a World of Hatred

The homily emphasizes the consequences of hatred and infidelity, drawing parallels between Joseph's brothers and the tenants in the vineyard parable. It challenges listeners to find the courage to stand for justice and righteousness, even when it means going against the crowd, much like Reuben and Judah did for Joseph, and the people did for Jesus.

Are You Living as a Child of Light?

The homily challenges listeners to live as 'children of light' by reflecting Christ's goodness, righteousness, and truth in all aspects of their lives, not just within the church. It emphasizes rejecting darkness and temptation, drawing parallels with the man born blind who gained physical and spiritual sight, contrasting this with the Pharisees who, despite witnessing a miracle, remained spiritually blind.

Choosing God: Why There's No Middle Ground

Father Naso

The homily emphasizes the clear choice between being for God or for evil, drawing from the Gospel where Jesus drives out a demon and the first reading from Jeremiah. It stresses the importance of listening to God's word and obeying His commandments, even when popular opinion or personal convenience might suggest otherwise. The priest encourages listeners to live a life of righteousness and choose God at all times.