Homilies about sacraments

The Trinity: God is One, But Not Alone

Father Michael Panka

The homily on the Feast of the Holy Trinity emphasizes that God, though one, is not alone, but a community of persons. This mystery reveals God's desire to draw humanity into this divine community, a process accomplished through the sacraments and lived out by obeying God's law of love, which involves self-sacrifice and service to others.

Be Salt and Light: Lessons from Saint Ephrem on Living Your Faith

The homily emphasizes the Christian vocation to be salt of the earth and light of the world, warning against lukewarmness and sin. It highlights prayer, sacraments, and good works as remedies to preserve spiritual vitality. The homily also celebrates Saint Ephrem, a Doctor of the Church, as an example of defending faith through hymns and charity, particularly his defense of Mary's Immaculate Conception and his death while caring for plague victims.

El Amor Incondicional de Dios y Nuestro Llamado a la Santidad

Diácono José Ortiz

The homily emphasizes that God's love is unconditional and not dependent on our actions, but on His nature. It calls believers to strive for holiness through the sacraments and the grace of the Holy Spirit, reminding them that Jesus' sacrifice on the cross offers eternal life to those who believe. The speaker encourages daily prayer for God's presence and guidance in living a life of love and service.