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 1st Sunday of Advent
Homily for the Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle
Homily for Wednesday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Tuesday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Monday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the Solemnity of Christ the King
Homily for Saturday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the Memorial of St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and His Companions
Homily for Thanksgiving Day
Homily for the Memorial of St. Cecilia
Homily for the Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Homily for Monday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Homily for Saturday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the Memorial of St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Homily for Thursday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Wednesday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Tuesday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the Memorial of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Homily for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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