Homilies about intimacy

Corpus Christi: Are You Starving on a Diet of Junk?

Father Francis

The homily for Corpus Christi Sunday emphasizes that food is more than just sustenance; it fosters intimacy and trust, drawing a parallel to how God feeds and tames us through the Eucharist. The priest explains that consuming Christ's flesh and blood means fully integrating his teachings, character, and will into our lives, contrasting this life-giving spiritual diet with the 'junk food' of partisan ideologies, social media, and fear-mongering that drains our spiritual life.

Why You Don't Experience God's Intimacy (And How To Change It)

Father Ryan

The homily emphasizes that true transformation and healing come from a deep intimacy with God the Father, through Jesus and the Holy Spirit. It challenges listeners to identify and sacrifice the beliefs and fears that prevent them from experiencing this personal communication with God, particularly through the Eucharist, to overcome cynicism and embrace the love they were created for.

Balancing Intimacy and Awe: How to Truly Worship God

The homily explores the tension between God's transcendence (being beyond our full comprehension) and imminence (being intimately present in our lives). The priest emphasizes that worship is the key to balancing these two aspects, allowing us to grow in intimacy with God while maintaining reverence and awe, especially through the Holy Eucharist. He warns against familiarity breeding contempt and turning ritual into ritualism.