Homilies about anger

What Do You Truly Desire? Lessons from the Pearl of Great Price

The homily explores the parables of the buried treasure and the pearl of great price, contrasting individuals who pursue worldly desires (like anger or narcissism) with those who seek God's kingdom. It uses personal anecdotes of high school acquaintances and the story of King Solomon to illustrate how one's deepest desires shape their life, emphasizing the need to 'sell off' negative traits to embrace a loving heart.

Why God Delays Justice: The Parable of Wheat and Weeds

The homily reflects on the parable of the wheat and the weeds, emphasizing that God's patience allows for conversion rather than immediate judgment. It warns against seeking justice with anger and vengeance, which can lead to further injustice, and instead encourages prayer for the conversion of wrongdoers and self-examination to remove the 'weeds' from one's own heart.

Is Your Anger Righteous? How to Know the Difference

The homily explores the nature of righteous anger, contrasting Christ's anger, which led to the fulfillment of his mission, with unrighteous anger, which often harms our relationships and distracts us from our duties. It challenges listeners to examine if their anger leads to prayer, better care for loved ones, or self-reflection on personal faults, rather than mere grumbling or negativity.

Why 'Let It Be' Is a Message of Faith and Patience

Deacon Paul

The homily uses the Gospel parable of the weeds and the wheat to discuss patience and trust in God when facing life's difficulties, or 'weeds.' The Deacon shares a personal anecdote about his wife's broken wrist and her initial frustration, leading to a reflection on how 'surrender' to God is not resignation but rather a call to patience and trust, echoing the message of 'Let It Be.'

When to Withdraw: Protecting Your Heart from Hatred and Anger

The homily discusses the importance of protecting one's spiritual well-being by discerning when to withdraw from conflict and pray for those with hardened hearts, rather than engaging in futile arguments. The priest emphasizes that saving God's grace within oneself is paramount, using examples from Jesus's interactions with the Pharisees and a personal anecdote about confronting anger, as well as a critique of misguided evangelization efforts on Kensington Street.

How Daily Prayer Protects Us from Nihilism and Hatred

The homily emphasizes the importance of internalizing wisdom and spiritual practices to combat negative thought patterns, drawing a parallel between a seminarian's eventual understanding of philosophy and the continuous practice of prayer. It uses Jordan Peterson's analysis of school shooters to illustrate how dwelling on hatred can lead to nihilistic violence, contrasting it with the protective power of prayer and meditating on God's words, as exemplified by priests.

Why God Wants an 'Impossible' Harvest in Your Life

The homily connects the parable of the sower to an adult baptism, emphasizing that God desires an 'exaggerated harvest' in each person's life, far beyond what is naturally possible. It highlights the need to prepare the 'soil of our hearts' by dying to ego and sin, and illustrates this with personal stories of overcoming anger and finding joy amidst suffering.