Homilies about kindness
Holy Child Jesus Parish
Chicago, Illinois
Be the Salt and Light: Small Acts of Kindness for Strangers
Holy Child Jesus Parish · Chicago, Illinois · Jun 9, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes the importance of showing kindness and love to strangers, drawing parallels between the widow in the First Reading who shared her last meal with Elijah, and Jesus' call in the Gospel to be the 'salt of the earth' and 'light of the world.' It encourages doing small acts of good with great love, not necessarily grand gestures, but being ready to act when opportunities arise.
Good Shepherd
Pittsburg, California
How Small Daily Choices Build a Holy Life
Good Shepherd · Pittsburg, California · Jun 10, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that strong faith and personal holiness are built not by grand gestures, but by thousands of small, daily acts of love, kindness, forgiveness, and sacrifice. It challenges listeners to reflect on the daily choices they are making and what kind of life they are building through these small actions, echoing Jesus' teaching that even the smallest things matter to God.
St. Anastasia
Teaneck, New Jersey
Beyond the Mystery: How to Live a Godlike Life of Kindness and Community
St. Anastasia · Teaneck, New Jersey · May 31, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily explores the mystery of the Holy Trinity, emphasizing that while it's difficult to fully grasp academically, its essence is God as love and community. The priest encourages listeners to be "godlike" by cultivating kindness, friendship, and other-centered relationships, drawing a stark contrast between negative social media trends and positive examples of character education.
Holy Eucharist
Tabernacle, New Jersey
Finding God's Love: Be a Rainbow in Someone's Cloud
Holy Eucharist · Tabernacle, New Jersey · May 31, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily emphasizes that God is love, a communion of persons, and this love is poured out upon the world through human kindness and mercy. The priest uses the metaphor of a 'rainbow moment' to describe instances where people experience God's love and presence, encouraging parishioners to be 'rainbows in someone else's cloud' by extending God's love to those experiencing loneliness or hardship.