Jesus' words to His disciples in our Gospel today are a proclamation of the kingdom as a refining and purifying fire. Such refining does not come easily; it requires absolute honesty with oneself, a willingness to change what we need to change and discard those things we need to eliminate from our lives to open our hearts, minds, and souls to the redemptive love of God. This process of purification can even cause discord among family members and friends.
Let us pray that we will have the resolve, courage, and faith it takes to allow ourselves to be transformed by the refining fire of God's love.
Homily for the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday)
Homily for Saturday in the Octave of Easter
Homily for Friday in the Octave of Easter
Homily for Thursday in the Octave of Easter
Homily for Wednesday in the Octave of Easter
Homily for Tuesday in the Octave of Easter
Homily for Good Friday
Homily for Holy Thursday
Homily for Wednesday of Holy Week
Homily for Tuesday of Holy Week
Homily for Monday of Holy Week
Homily for Saturday of the 5th Week of Lent
Homily for Friday of the 5th Week of Lent
Homily for Thursday of the 5th Week of Lent
Homily for Wednesday of the 5th Week of Lent
Homily for the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Homily for Monday of the 5th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the 5th Sunday of Lent
Homily for Saturday of the 4th Week of Lent
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