Homilies about soul
St. Aloysius
Bowling Green, Ohio
The Treasure in Our Earthen Vessels: Understanding Body and Soul
St. Aloysius · Bowling Green, Ohio · Jul 25, 2026
Daily MassThe homily clarifies St. Paul's teaching on "treasure in earthen vessels," explaining that the treasure is our eternal soul, redeemed and conformed to the divine through baptism, residing in our fragile bodies. It emphasizes that both body and soul are meant for redemption and resurrection, urging respect for this union as Christ came to save us wholly.
St. Francis de Sales
Purcellville, Virginia
Why Your Soul is More Important Than Your Body
St. Francis de Sales · Purcellville, Virginia · Jul 11, 2026
Daily MassThis homily emphasizes the importance of the soul over the body, drawing from the Gospel reading where Jesus warns against fearing those who can kill the body but not the soul. The priest reflects on his experiences witnessing death and highlights the soul's immortality and its role as the true source of life, urging listeners to nurture their spiritual life through God's grace and the sacraments.