Homilies about self-denial
Abbatial Church of St. Gregory
Portsmouth, Rhode Island
The Cost of Holiness: Lessons from Saints John Fisher and Thomas More
Abbatial Church of St. Gregory · Portsmouth, Rhode Island · Jun 22, 2026
Holy DayThe homily emphasizes that 'holiness costs,' drawing from Flannery O'Connor's writings and the lives of Saints John Fisher and Thomas More. It highlights that true discipleship requires self-denial and a steadfast commitment to the Church as a divine institution, even to the point of martyrdom, as exemplified by the saints being celebrated.
St. Norbert
Paoli, Pennsylvania
Choosing the Narrow Gate: The Path to True Freedom
St. Norbert · Paoli, Pennsylvania · Jun 23, 2026
Daily MassThe homily focuses on Jesus' teaching about the narrow gate and the wide road, contrasting the world's easy path of self-indulgence with the challenging but life-giving path of daily holiness. It emphasizes that the narrow gate requires humility, self-denial, and radical choices that go against our fallen nature, leading to a deeper relationship with God.