Homilies about sacrificial_love
St. Edmond
Lafayette, Louisiana
Love Incarnate: The True Meaning of Love in Lent
St. Edmond · Lafayette, Louisiana · Mar 13, 2026
Daily MassThe homily begins by highlighting a newly renovated tabernacle, connecting it to Jesus as the bread of life. It then delves into the meaning of love as presented in Hosea and Mark's Gospel, emphasizing God's unwavering love for Israel despite their infidelity, mirrored in Hosea's love for Gomer. The core message is that love is an action verb, requiring sacrificial engagement that permeates our entire being, not just our outward behavior.
St. Charles Borromeo
Rochester, New York
The Cup of Sacrificial Love: What True Discipleship Demands
St. Charles Borromeo · Rochester, New York · Mar 4, 2026
Daily MassThe homily reflects on the Gospel passage where the mother of James and John seeks positions of honor for her sons, immediately after Jesus speaks of his impending suffering and death. The priest highlights the disciples' and our own tendency to prioritize ambition and status over sacrificial love and service, urging listeners to embrace the 'cup of sacrificial love' as true discipleship.