Homilies about life

What Are Your 'Pearls of Great Price'? A Homily on Life, Law, and the Eucharist

Father Kevin

The homily explores the concept of 'pearls of great price' in the context of the Gospel reading, contrasting societal values with Catholic teachings. The priest uses examples like the legal protection of endangered birds versus abortion laws and physician-assisted suicide to highlight the sacredness of human life and the importance of natural moral law and the Real Presence of the Eucharist.

The Value of Every Individual: Why Jesus Doesn't Break a Bruised Reed

The homily reflects on the Old Testament prophets' condemnation of injustice and connects it to the Gospel's portrayal of Jesus's compassion for the individual. It critiques modern societal tendencies to prioritize projects or ideologies over the value of each human life, particularly from conception, drawing a parallel to the prophet Isaiah's words about Jesus not breaking a bruised reed or quenching a smoldering wick.

Why Every Baby is a Sign of Hope from God

The homily, delivered during a baptism, emphasizes the inherent dignity of every human life as an intentional act of God, countering the historical narrative of overpopulation. Drawing on quotes from St. Teresa of Kolkata and Pope Benedict, the priest highlights babies as tangible signs of hope and God's willingness to continue creation, urging the faithful to affirm life and support young parents.