Homilies about self-acceptance

Why God Made You Perfect: A Homily for Kids on Self-Acceptance

Father Javier

The homily, delivered to a school audience, uses a fable about a man who repeatedly wishes to be more powerful than various elements (sun, cloud, wind, mountain) only to find each is surpassed by something else, ultimately returning to the man himself. The core message is that God loves us as we are and has given us everything we need to be truly happy, urging listeners not to be swayed by external pressures to be someone else.

Why We Put Others Down: A Lenten Reflection on Self-Acceptance

The homily reflects on human insecurity and the tendency to put down others who are different, drawing parallels from the Old Testament story of Naaman and the Gospel account of Jesus in Nazareth. It emphasizes the Lenten call to let go of false selves and accept who we are as children of God, recognizing our inherent worth and gifts.