Homilies about stubbornness
St. Aloysius
Spokane, Washington
The Chasm of Stubbornness: What the Rich Man and Lazarus Teach Us About Forgiveness
St. Aloysius · Spokane, Washington · Mar 5, 2026
Daily MassThe homily reflects on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, emphasizing that the rich man's torment was not due to his wealth but his stubborn inability to seek forgiveness and reconciliation. It highlights that true repentance involves an interior examination of one's actions, and mere suffering does not equate to seeking God's mercy. The homily challenges listeners to identify the 'hard parts' of their hearts that hinder their understanding of Jesus, especially during Lent.
Presentation
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
Why Stubbornness Prevents Us From Hearing God's Truth
Presentation · Upper Saddle River, New Jersey · Mar 12, 2026
Daily MassThe homily connects the Old Testament concepts of law, prophets, and wisdom to the New Testament, emphasizing how stubbornness (a 'stiff neck') prevents people from hearing truth. It highlights Jesus as a teacher of law, a prophet, and a wisdom teacher, ultimately stressing the importance of unity and open hearts to avoid self-destruction and embrace God's truth.
St. Pius X
Lafayette, Louisiana
Why Spiritual Stubbornness Blinds Us to God's Presence
St. Pius X · Lafayette, Louisiana · Mar 12, 2026
Daily MassThe homily connects the Old Testament concept of a 'stiff neck' as spiritual stubbornness to the Gospel reading where people fail to recognize Jesus's miracles. It emphasizes that a stiff neck and hardened heart lead to spiritual blindness, preventing individuals from seeing God's presence and action in their lives, even when obvious signs are presented.