Homilies about identity

Are You Worth It? Finding Your True Identity in God's Love

Father Ryan McMillan

The homily explores the parables of the treasure, the pearl of great price, and the fishing net, emphasizing that our true identity and worth come from God's unconditional love, not from our actions or external validation. It challenges listeners to shed false identities and embrace the inherent value God has given them, individually and communally, by separating sin from their true selves.

Who Are You and What Are You Doing Here? A Homily on Identity and Purpose

The homily begins with a personal story about a priest who lost his sense of identity and mission, only to be reminded by a military policeman's simple questions: "Who are you and what are you doing here?" The priest connects this to the Gospel parable of the wheat and weeds, urging listeners to reflect on their identity as God's children and their mission to plant good seeds in the world, reminding them that God knows all and offers time for repentance before the final harvest.

Your True Identity: Sons of God and Bride of Christ

The homily emphasizes that our identity as sons and daughters in Christ precedes our actions. It explains that through baptism, we are adopted into God's family, becoming heirs with Christ, and therefore, all of God's riches are available to us. The homily also explores the complementary identity of the soul as the bride of Christ, highlighting the importance of submission to God's will and the Church's role as a steward of revelation.

Your Baptismal Identity: God's Beloved, Called to Mission

This homily emphasizes that through baptism, we share in Christ's identity as God's beloved children, chosen for a purpose. It calls believers to continue Christ's mission of proclaiming justice and healing, strengthened by confirmation and nourished by the Eucharist, to bring the world closer to God's vision.

Are You Living for Others' Opinions? Discover Your True Self in God

Father Alex

The homily explores the psychological concept of the 'looking glass self,' where individuals perceive themselves based on others' opinions. The priest challenges listeners to look inward and connect with their true, pure self, rather than being defined by external perceptions, emphasizing a return to one's original self in God.

Finding Your Identity Beyond Work: Lessons from David Crosby and Jesus' Spiritual Combat Strategy

The homily warns against making work an idol, drawing a parallel with David Crosby's life, and emphasizes finding identity as a child of God. It then discusses Jesus' counsel to be 'wise as serpents and innocent as doves' as a strategy for spiritual combat, highlighting humility over aggression and the possibility of observing God's commandments.