Homilies about wonder
All Saints
Syracuse, New York
Finding God's Joy: Wonder and Kindness in Lent
All Saints · Syracuse, New York · Mar 5, 2026
Daily MassThis homily, delivered during Lent, encourages listeners to cultivate a deeper awareness of God's presence through wonder in creation and to actively transform the world through acts of kindness. Drawing from the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, the homilist emphasizes that while God allows all things, our response to life and our ability to change the world for the better lies in embracing wonder and kindness, recognizing God's joy within us.
Visitation
Brick, New Jersey
Rediscovering Wonder in the Eucharist: The Simple Power of God's Word
Visitation · Brick, New Jersey · Mar 16, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes the profound, yet often overlooked, power of God's word, comparing Jesus's simple command to heal the royal official's son to God's creation of the universe and the priest's consecration of the Eucharist. It calls for a renewed sense of wonder and appreciation for the Eucharist, recognizing it as a direct manifestation of God's simple yet elegant power in our daily lives.