Homilies about relationship

How to Pray When You Don't Know What to Say

This homily emphasizes that prayer is a relationship with God, not a spiritual technology requiring specific words or methods. The priest encourages parishioners to pray frequently, acknowledging that the Holy Spirit aids our weaknesses and inspires both formal and informal prayer. He challenges listeners to identify their prayer weaknesses and ask the Holy Spirit for strength.

The Pearl of Great Price: Why God Demands Everything From Us

Father Marchin Parada

The homily reflects on Jesus' parables of the pearl of great price and the fishing net, emphasizing that God's presence and relationship with Him demand everything from us. It highlights the need for wisdom and discernment, like Solomon, to perceive God's will amidst life's challenges and to actively work at our relationship with Him.

Why God Doesn't Expect Perfection: Lessons from Hosea

The homily reflects on the prophet Hosea's message of God's constant invitation to healing and reconciliation, despite human infidelity. It emphasizes that our relationship with God is not about achieving 'A+' perfection but about sincere connection and acknowledging our sinfulness, trusting in God's unwavering faithfulness even amidst life's difficulties and temptations.

You Are the Treasure: A New Look at Jesus' Parables

Father Miller

The homily reinterprets the parables of the buried treasure and the pearl of great price, suggesting that we are the treasure and the pearl, and Jesus is the one who sells everything to acquire us. This emphasizes God's immense love and the unearned nature of our salvation, inviting us to respond to this divine invitation.