Homilies about success
St Teresa of Avila Church
Summit, New Jersey
How to Bounce Back from Rejection: Lessons from Jesus and Famous Failures
St Teresa of Avila Church · Summit, New Jersey · Mar 9, 2026
Daily MassThe homily reflects on the theme of rejection, drawing parallels between Jesus's experience in Nazareth and the rejections people face in life. It encourages listeners not to give up when faced with setbacks, but to view rejection as a necessary step towards success, trusting that God has the best in store.
Downtown Church of St. Patrick
Saint Charles, Illinois
True Success: Why Serving Others Leads to Fulfillment
Downtown Church of St. Patrick · Saint Charles, Illinois · Mar 4, 2026
Daily MassThe homily challenges the worldly definition of success, contrasting it with Christian humility and service. Using a personal anecdote from a competitive tennis academy, the priest illustrates how self-serving ambition ultimately fails, while genuine service and lifting others up lead to true success and fulfillment, mirroring Jesus' teaching on servant leadership.