Homilies about good deeds

How to Let Your Good Deeds Magnify God, Not Yourself

Father Marceli

The homily, delivered by a new priest, connects the readings to the life of St. Ephraim and the importance of charity. It emphasizes that our good works should reflect God, not ourselves, using the analogy of laser tag where the light bounces off a window to hit someone else, symbolizing indirect glorification of God through our actions.

How to Be Salt and Light in the World

The homily connects the Old Testament story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath with Jesus' teaching on being the 'salt of the earth' and 'light of the world.' It emphasizes that believers are called to bring God's spiritual and moral values to society and reflect God's truth through their good deeds, demonstrating their inward faith.

Don't Hide Your Light: How Your Good Deeds Feed the World

The homily emphasizes the importance of unwavering faith in God's provision, even in dire circumstances, drawing from the story of Elijah and the widow. It also calls believers to be a visible light in the world, sharing their gifts and performing good deeds to inspire others and glorify God, rather than hiding their faith.

Don't Hide Your Light: Shine for God

The homily briefly reflects on Jesus' call to be salt and light, emphasizing the importance of not hiding one's faith but letting good deeds shine to glorify God. It encourages listeners to seek grace to live out this calling in their daily lives and bless the world.

Let Your Light Shine: Living Out Your Faith in the World

This homily emphasizes that faith is not a private matter, but meant to be shared and lived out in the world. Drawing from the Gospel, it encourages believers to be a light that shines before others through good deeds, allowing Christ to be seen in them, while diminishing themselves so that the Lord may increase.