Homilies about teaching

Why Jesus Said to Follow the Commandments (and What That Means for You)

The homily emphasizes that Jesus came not to abolish the law but to fulfill it, focusing on the two great commandments: love God and love your neighbor. It explains that the Ten Commandments are a guide to living out these two great commandments and that we are called to follow them and teach others to do so, primarily through our example. The homily also clarifies why certain Old Testament laws, like dietary restrictions, are no longer observed, explaining their original practical purpose.

How Your Life Teaches God's Law: A Call to Everyday Discipleship

Father McFaden

The homily emphasizes that Jesus came not to abolish the law but to fulfill it, calling all believers to teach the faith through their own example. It highlights the importance of sharing God's love, justice, and mercy in daily life, transforming homes, workplaces, and classrooms into 'schools' of forgiveness and peace.

The Divine Vocation of Teaching God's Love

The homily emphasizes that teaching is a divine vocation, not just for priests or parents, but for everyone. It highlights that to effectively teach God's love and word, one must first receive and obey it, submitting to the truth that we are unconditionally loved. The priest connects this to the Eucharist, where God is intimately close to us, dwelling within our hearts.

How Jesus Fulfilled the Old Testament (and What It Means for Us Today)

The homily explains how the New Testament fulfills, rather than abolishes, the Old Testament, emphasizing the development of humanity's understanding of God from a distant, angry figure to an intimate presence within us through Jesus and the Holy Spirit. It highlights the importance of teaching God's word through both actions and words, drawing on the Road to Emmaus story to illustrate how Jesus revealed the fulfillment of scripture.

You Are Called to Be a Prophet: Teaching the Faith After Confirmation

The homily emphasizes that all baptized and confirmed Catholics are called to be prophets and teachers of the faith, not just the clergy. Drawing from the day's readings, it highlights Christ's fulfillment of the law and our shared mission to teach God's marvelous plan of salvation, reminding the faithful to continually educate themselves through scripture and the catechism.

What Lesson Are You Teaching? The Power of Our Influence

This homily emphasizes that we are all teachers and influencers, whether we realize it or not. Drawing from the day's readings and personal anecdotes, the homilist encourages reflection on the lessons we impart through our words and actions, urging us to teach lessons worthy of the Gospel.