Homilies about tradition
St. Mary of the Nativity
Salinas, California
Ley de Dios vs. Tradiciones Humanas: ¿Cuál es la diferencia?
St. Mary of the Nativity · Salinas, California · Mar 11, 2026
Daily MassSpanishThe homily distinguishes between God's law and human traditions, emphasizing that Jesus came to fulfill the law, not abolish it, and to challenge traditions that deviate from the true spirit of the law. The priest uses examples from daily life and Church teachings to illustrate how human traditions can sometimes overshadow or misinterpret divine law, urging the faithful to seek clarity from priests regarding religious questions.
Basilica of St. John
Des Moines, Iowa
Father Aquinas Nichols: A Priest Forever, Faithful to the Eucharist and the Church
Basilica of St. John · Des Moines, Iowa · Mar 6, 2026
FuneralThis homily for Father Aquinas Nichols emphasizes his identity as a priest, shaped by Benedictine monasticism and fidelity to the Second Vatican Council, tradition, and the sacramental nature of the Church. It highlights his dedication to the Eucharist and the Church as essential for navigating a turbulent world and finding eternal life, even as his final months diverged from his retirement plans.
Visitacion
San Francisco, California
New Wine, New Wineskins: Fulfilling the Law in a Changing Church
Visitacion · San Francisco, California · Mar 11, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that Jesus came not to abolish the law but to fulfill it, comparing his message to new wine requiring new wineskins. It highlights the need for continuous reform and renewal within the Church, honoring tradition while allowing its potential to be fully realized through the Holy Spirit's dynamic message.
St. Dominic
Miami, Florida
La Tradición Dinámica: Cómo la Iglesia Peregrina Cumple la Ley de Dios
St. Dominic · Miami, Florida · Mar 11, 2026
Daily MassSpanishThe homily emphasizes that Jesus came not to abolish the law but to fulfill it, and those who teach and practice it will be great in the Kingdom of God. The priest connects this to the history of the Dominican friars in Miami, particularly the founding of St. Dominic's parish by Spanish friars from Cuba, highlighting the continuous mission of the Church as a 'pilgrim people' called to announce and preach God's word dynamically.
All Saints
Syracuse, New York
When Law Becomes a God: The Danger of Losing Love
All Saints · Syracuse, New York · Mar 11, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that God's laws and traditions are meant to be a container that holds society together, preventing it from falling apart. However, it warns against the danger of the law becoming an end in itself, rather than a means to foster love for God and neighbor, which is the ultimate fulfillment of all commandments.