Homilies about purity
St. Gerard Majella
Paterson, New Jersey
Being Salt and Light in a Corrupt World
St. Gerard Majella · Paterson, New Jersey · Jun 9, 2026
Daily MassThe homily explains the significance of salt and light metaphors from the Gospel. It emphasizes that Christians are called to embody purity, act as a preserving influence against moral decay, and add flavor to society by upholding cultural values and moral principles, ultimately radiating God's light through their visible actions.
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Phoenix, Arizona
Madurez Afectiva y Sexual: Cómo Amar Plenamente Según Dios
Immaculate Heart of Mary · Phoenix, Arizona · Jun 10, 2026
Daily MassSpanishThis homily, part of a novena series on personality maturation, focuses on the fourth theme: the maturation of the affective and sexual sphere. It emphasizes recognizing and accepting one's biological sex as a gift from God, cultivating gender-appropriate feelings, establishing healthy relationships with the opposite sex, and embracing chastity and temperance as virtues that enhance the capacity for perfect, self-giving love. The priest also offers practical remedies for purifying imagination and memory, such as frequent confession and communion, scripture meditation, guarding the senses, and cultivating self-discipline.
St. Ignatius Loyola
Hicksville, New York
Don't Lose Your Saltiness: Living as a Christian in a World of Decay
St. Ignatius Loyola · Hicksville, New York · Jun 9, 2026
Daily MassThis homily emphasizes the Christian's role as 'salt of the earth,' urging believers to maintain their spiritual 'saltiness' by avoiding excessive immersion in worldly affairs and vain pleasures. It highlights the calling to give taste, preserve gospel virtues, symbolize purity, and offer one's life as a sacrifice in a decaying world.