Homilies about devotion
Holy Childhood of Jesus
Harbor Springs, Michigan
The Power of the Precious Blood: Why We Must Remember Jesus' Suffering
Holy Childhood of Jesus · Harbor Springs, Michigan · Jul 10, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes the importance of reflecting on Jesus' sufferings, especially on Fridays, and cultivating devotion to His Precious Blood. It highlights how this devotion reminds us of the price paid for our sins, helps us avoid an entitled mindset, and creates a spiritual force field against evil, leading to joy, peace, and forgiveness.
St. Mary
Charlevoix, Michigan
The Brown Scapular: A Sign of Mary's Protection and God's Grace
St. Mary · Charlevoix, Michigan · Jul 19, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, connecting the Old Testament story of Elijah and the cloud on Mount Carmel to Mary as a symbol of God's grace. The priest emphasizes the significance of the Brown Scapular as a blessed reminder of belonging to the Lord through Mary's intercession and protection, sharing a personal anecdote about receiving his own scapular as a child.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Boonton, New Jersey
Are You Ready to Go All In on God? Lessons from Mount Carmel and Mary
Our Lady of Mount Carmel · Boonton, New Jersey · Jul 19, 2026
Holy DayThe homily, delivered on the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, explores the story of Elijah on Mount Carmel as a metaphor for our spiritual lives. It contrasts the futile sacrifices to counterfeit gods (money, power, pleasure) with the true and living God who demands only our heart and provides the sacrifice himself. The homily emphasizes Mary as the preeminent model of faith, demonstrating how to 'stay' and 'dwell' with Christ at the cross, drawing strength and allowing her life pattern to become our own.