Homilies about war
St. Francis de Sales
New York, New York
Why Division Destroys Us: A Reflection on Inner and Societal Peace
St. Francis de Sales · New York, New York · Mar 12, 2026
Daily MassThe homily reflects on Jesus' teaching about division, both within oneself and in society, linking it to the tactics of the evil one. It emphasizes the need for inner unity and integrity, contrasting it with the devastation caused by war, which Pope Francis calls a failure of human imagination. The priest invites listeners to recognize the presence of God amidst division and strive for unity.
Presentation
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
Finding Hope and Mercy Amidst War and Violence
Presentation · Upper Saddle River, New Jersey · Mar 18, 2026
Daily MassThe homily reflects on the challenge of preaching hope and God's mercy in times of war and overwhelming violence, drawing inspiration from a priest in Gaza who maintained hope despite turmoil. It emphasizes learning from those who find meaning and purpose in scripture amidst suffering, highlighting the power of divine compassion.
World Apostolate of Fatima Blue Army Shrine
Asbury, New Jersey
Servant Leadership: Applying Christ's Example to Personal Life and Global Conflict
World Apostolate of Fatima Blue Army Shrine · Asbury, New Jersey · Mar 4, 2026
Daily MassThe homily reflects on Jesus' teaching of servant leadership, contrasting the apostles' desire for status with Christ's example of selfless love on the cross. It explores the difficulty of applying Christian moral principles to complex societal issues like war, referencing the Catechism and Sister Lucia's writings on prayer and war, and highlights St. Casimir as a model of saintly leadership.
Our Lady of Peace
Erie, Pennsylvania
Why 'Bad Guys' Don't Justify War: A Homily on Double Effect and Mercy
Our Lady of Peace · Erie, Pennsylvania · Mar 2, 2026
Daily MassThe homily explores the principle of double effect, using a medical example to illustrate its proper application. The priest then critically applies this principle to the justification of war, arguing that the 'quality of the dead' (i.e., whether they are 'bad guys') is not a morally permissible justification for taking human life, drawing a direct connection to the Gospel's teaching on being measured by the same standard we use for others.