Homilies about purification

Called to Be Missionary Disciples: Purification and Perseverance

This homily emphasizes the call to purification and mission, drawing parallels between Isaiah's vision and the Christian's journey. It highlights that disciples, though sent out into a world that may oppose them, are always to keep their focus on Christ as their leader. The core message is about submitting to God's purifying love and embracing the role of a missionary disciple.

Overcoming Fear: How God Equips Us to Speak and Serve

The homily emphasizes that God calls people not because they are already confident, but because He makes them holy and then sends them. Drawing on Isaiah's purification and Christ's teachings, it encourages believers to overcome fear by trusting in God's attentive providence and to speak and serve truthfully, even when it's difficult.

Is God's Fire Your Friend or Your Foe?

Father Sidlick

The homily explores the dual nature of fire, drawing parallels between the fiery furnace in the Gospel and the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel. It emphasizes that while hell is a terrifying fiery furnace for those who reject God, God's presence is also a fire that purifies and transforms believers, making them like Him. The core message is to embrace God's purifying fire now through conversion and closeness to Him, so that one may not fear the eternal fire but rather shine like the sun in His kingdom.