Homilies about kingdom
St. Ann
Kaufman, Texas
Finding Faith and Bearing Fruit Amidst Suffering: The Parable of the Weeds
St. Ann · Kaufman, Texas · Jul 19, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily reflects on the parables of the weeds, mustard seed, and yeast, emphasizing that God allows good and evil to grow together, with ultimate justice in His time. It encourages listeners to be faithful 'good seeds' in the world, bearing fruit even amidst suffering, drawing on a powerful personal anecdote about a patient's unwavering faith despite severe physical amputations.
St. Dorothea
Eatontown, New Jersey
Why God Allows Suffering: The True Kingdom Jesus Brings
St. Dorothea · Eatontown, New Jersey · Jun 25, 2026
Daily MassThe homily connects the Old Testament reading about the fall of Judah and the Babylonian exile to the New Testament Gospel, emphasizing that the kingdom Jesus brings is spiritual, beginning in the heart, rather than a political earthly kingdom. It highlights that the Israelites' suffering was a consequence of their infidelity to the covenant, not God's cruelty, and that true freedom from sin and death is found in God's eternal kingdom, not in worldly power struggles.
St. Pascal Baylon
Saint Paul, Minnesota
God's Patience with the Weeds in Our Lives and the World
St. Pascal Baylon · Saint Paul, Minnesota · Jul 19, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily reflects on the parable of the weeds and wheat, emphasizing God's patience with imperfection in the world and in individuals. It encourages believers to actively work against evil and promote good, while also acknowledging the gradual, small-scale growth of the Kingdom of Heaven, much like a mustard seed or yeast.
Holy Family
Orange, California
The Power of Small Acts: How Your Faith Can Transform the World
Holy Family · Orange, California · Jul 19, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily focuses on the nature of Christ's kingdom as a life of meaning, purpose, wisdom, and lasting happiness, achieved through friendship with Christ. Drawing on the parable of the yeast, the priest emphasizes that small acts of Christian courage, forgiveness, and mercy can have an out-of-proportion impact, transforming individuals and communities, much like a tiny bit of yeast leavens a large amount of dough.