Homilies about trauma

Healing the Weeds of Trauma: A Homily on Forgiveness and Transformation

The homily uses the Gospel parable of the wheat and weeds to discuss the pervasive nature of suffering and trauma, particularly from sexual abuse within the Church. It emphasizes that while God plants good seeds, human actions, including judgment and doubt, feed the 'weeds' of suffering. The homily calls for a transformation of behavior, not just confession, to nourish the good seeds and help others heal.