Homilies about humanity

Gnawing on the Eucharist: Beyond Legalism to Real Presence

Father Michael

The homily uses the analogy of a dog's intense focus on a squeaker toy to explain the concept of 'gnawing' on the Eucharist. The priest challenges the traditional, sometimes legalistic, language surrounding the Eucharist, advocating for a deeper understanding of 'body, blood, humanity, and divinity' and 'real presence' as authentic, vulnerable, and fully integrated participation in Christ's love.

Pope Leo's AI Encyclical: Protecting Human Dignity in a Tech-Driven World

This homily focuses on Pope Leo's recent encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," which addresses artificial intelligence (AI). The priest highlights the encyclical's call for ethical discernment in AI development to protect human dignity, work, and relationships, especially for the poor and vulnerable. He connects this to the Gospel reading, urging listeners to be a light in the world by bringing Christ's light to the brokenness around them through words and deeds, making their God-given humanity more magnificent.

How to Be the Salt and Light of the World

The homily emphasizes that Christians are called to be the 'salt of the earth' and 'light of the world,' giving flavor and meaning to life and illuminating through their humanity. It stresses that our purpose is to make God's greater love visible through our actions and to find contentment within ourselves, supported by Jesus' presence.

Building the City of God in the Age of AI: A Homily on the Trinity and Human Dignity

The homily for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity connects the mystery of the Trinity to humanity's inherent longing for the divine and the dangers of seeking to become like God, as seen in the Tower of Babel. The priest discusses Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical on artificial intelligence, which warns against the dehumanizing aspects of technology and calls Catholics to actively safeguard human dignity and relationships, rather than passively observing societal changes.