Homilies about self-control
St. Therese
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Why 'Love Your Neighbor As Yourself' Means Challenging Each Other
St. Therese · Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Mar 13, 2026
Daily MassThe homily challenges the common understanding of "love your neighbor as yourself," arguing that we often misinterpret self-love as overindulgence. The priest emphasizes that true love, both for ourselves and others, involves challenging and correcting each other for the greater good, drawing parallels to Lenten practices of fasting and penance as acts of love and self-care.
St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church
Brecksville, Ohio
Stop, Look, and Listen: A Mid-Lent Reflection for Spiritual Growth
St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church · Brecksville, Ohio · Mar 11, 2026
Daily MassThe homily encourages listeners to use the midpoint of Lent as an opportunity to 'stop, look, and listen' in a spiritual sense, mirroring how children are taught to cross the street safely. It emphasizes slowing down from a busy, productive society to reflect on one's actions, relationships with others and God, and to listen for God's quiet voice, ultimately avoiding spiritual harm.
St. Anselm
Chesterland, Ohio
Fasting: Training for the Kingdom of Heaven
St. Anselm · Chesterland, Ohio · Mar 8, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily for the Third Sunday of Lent emphasizes fasting not for weight loss, but as a spiritual discipline to train the body, mind, and spirit for self-mastery and spiritual battles. It encourages parishioners to offer their hunger and denial of desires as a prayer for the kingdom of heaven and for their neighbors, extending the concept of fasting beyond food to include abstaining from excessive consumption of digital media and noise.
St. Francis of Assisi
Cartersville, Georgia
Are You Sharing the Fruits of God's Blessings?
St. Francis of Assisi · Cartersville, Georgia · Mar 6, 2026
Daily MassThe homily connects the parable of the wicked tenants to the Genesis story of Joseph, emphasizing that God, as the vineyard owner, provides abundant blessings and only asks for a share of the fruit, which represents the fruits of the Holy Spirit. The priest encourages listeners to reflect on whether they are truly sharing these spiritual fruits like love, joy, peace, and self-control, rather than hoarding blessings or reacting with negativity.