Homilies about redemption

How the Old Testament Points to Christ's Sacrifice

Father Don

The homily connects the Old Testament story of Elijah's challenge to the prophets of Baal with Jesus' statement that he came not to abolish but to fulfill the law and prophets. It highlights the symbolic parallels between Elijah's sacrifice and Christ's crucifixion, emphasizing that the Hebrew scriptures point towards Christ's redemptive action and the full revelation of God's love in Jesus.

Corpus Christi: Why the Eucharist is More Essential Than the Internet

Father Belmont

The homily for Corpus Christi contrasts modern societal addictions to technology with the essential spiritual nourishment found in the Eucharist. It emphasizes that the Eucharist, through the words "Do this in memory of me," is the true source of life, forgiveness, and redemption, without which life is meaningless. The priest urges a deeper devotion to the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, asserting that belief in this central mystery underpins all other Catholic doctrines.

The Eucharist: Solution to All the World's Problems

The homily for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi emphasizes the Eucharist as the solution to the world's problems, drawing on St. Pope John Paul II's words. It explores the Eucharist through St. Thomas Aquinas's framework of past, present, and future, highlighting its connection to Christ's sacrifice, its role as spiritual nourishment and source of joy, and its power to create communion and foreshadow heaven.

Why Devotion to Mary, Mother of Grace, is Not Optional

This homily emphasizes the indispensable role of Mary, Mother of Grace, in the distribution of all graces, drawing parallels to a mother's role in a family. It highlights that God, who chose to involve Mary in Christ's life and redemption, continues to do so in the Church's mystical life, making devotion to her not optional but essential for receiving grace and surviving spiritual attacks.

Why the Eucharist is the Continuation of Calvary

Father James

The homily emphasizes the Eucharist as the continuation of Calvary, the most significant moment in human history. It highlights that the Eucharist, though seemingly simple, requires absolute faith, surrender, and trust, representing the hardest mystery to comprehend. The priest uses the metaphor of 'breaking' the bread to signify our need to break down self-reliance and surrender to God.