Homilies about sanctification
Our Lady of Lourdes
West Islip, New York
Why a Divided Heart Scatters Us from God's Embrace
Our Lady of Lourdes · West Islip, New York · Mar 12, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes the importance of listening to God's voice and remaining faithful, drawing parallels between the unfaithfulness of ancient Israel and the accusations against Jesus. It highlights that evil scatters and divides, while God's goodness unites, urging listeners to cultivate a pure and contrite heart to remain in God's embrace and be known as his saints.
Transfiguration
Castro Valley, California
Do We Need to Obey God's Law to Be Saved?
Transfiguration · Castro Valley, California · Mar 11, 2026
Daily MassThe homily addresses the apparent contradiction between obeying God's law and being saved by Christ. It clarifies that while God's laws are for our benefit and lead to sanctification, they do not save us. Salvation is a gift received through Christ's death and resurrection, and our obedience to the law stems from our faith.
St. Columbkille
Imperial, Pennsylvania
Why We Observe Lent: Finding Sanctification in Weakness
St. Columbkille · Imperial, Pennsylvania · Mar 11, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that Jesus came not to abolish the law but to fulfill it, aiming for our complete sanctification and perfect love. It reminds us that Lenten observances reveal our weakness, allowing God to sanctify us, and urges us not to forget God's work and to teach others his commandments to be called greatest in the kingdom through childlike faith.
St. Anne
Wichita, Kansas
How to Suffer Well and Carry Your Crosses in Lent
St. Anne · Wichita, Kansas · Mar 5, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that Lent is a time to cultivate the grace to suffer well and carry our crosses with joy, rather than complaining. It highlights that suffering, whether physical or otherwise, is a path to sanctification and that the anointing of the sick provides strength to bear these crosses.