Homilies about pride

Why Humility Isn't What You Think It Is

Father Peter

The homily emphasizes that true humility is not self-deprecation but knowing one's place before God, revealed through our reactions to mundane tasks and annoyances. It challenges listeners to recognize their own pride and ask for God's grace to love without expecting anything in return, mirroring Christ's sacrificial love, which is the path to true happiness and entry into the Kingdom of God.

Is Your Cell Phone a False God? A Challenge on Distracted Driving

The homily challenges the congregation to recognize the 'false god' of cell phones, particularly when used while driving. Drawing a parallel to Russian roulette and Elijah's challenge to choose between God and Baal, the priest argues that driving distracted is not a skill but a dangerous gamble, fueled by pride and a false sense of safety.

Beyond Religious Performance: Are You Ready to Truly Follow Jesus?

Abouna Fawaz Kako

The homily challenges listeners to move beyond superficial religious practices to true discipleship, emphasizing that Christian life is about reflecting Jesus' light in the world through actions and sacrifice. Drawing on the story of the sinful woman anointing Jesus' feet, the priest calls for repentance, humility, and a willingness to break old habits and pride, rather than judging others or merely performing religious duties.

What's Covering Up Your Baptismal Character?

Father Craig Garrett

The homily emphasizes that our lives, not just our words, are how people come to know Jesus. The priest shares a personal anecdote about shaving his beard because it obscured his clerical collar, preventing people from recognizing him as a priest and approaching him. He challenges the congregation to identify what 'sins' or 'coverings' in their lives obscure their baptismal character and prevent them from living out their vocations, whether married life, religious life, or priesthood, and thereby bringing others to Christ.

Pentecost: Reversing the Tower of Babel with the Holy Spirit

The homily for Pentecost Sunday contrasts the Tower of Babel, a symbol of human pride and division, with Pentecost, where God descends to humble humans, uniting them through the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes that the Holy Spirit empowers believers with divine gifts, purifying them of earthly appetites and orienting their souls towards rest in God, the fulfillment of all desire.

Are You Truly Loving Your Neighbor? A Homily on Charity and Selfishness

Father Jose Harrow

The homily emphasizes the importance of active charity, not just in word but in deed and truth, by examining how we love those in need. It draws a parallel between St. Lawrence's definition of the Church's riches and the Gospel's call to invite the poor and marginalized to God's supper. The priest urges self-examination regarding charity, starting with those closest to us and extending to strangers, reminding us that true love requires God's grace to overcome selfishness and pride.

Human Pride, AI, and the Holy Trinity: A Call to Humility

Father Rick

The homily connects the solemnity of the Holy Trinity to Pope Leo's recent encyclical on artificial intelligence, "Magnifica Humanitas." It explores how human pride, as seen in the stories of Adam and Eve and the Tower of Babel, can corrupt even good intentions and creations. The Trinity, in contrast, represents God's perfect order, love, and truth, which are essential to counteract human pride and guide technological progress for good.