Homilies about virtue

The Hidden Life of Virtue: How God Makes Your Light Shine

Father Eric

The homily explores the apparent contradiction between Jesus' commands to let our light shine and to do good deeds in secret. It proposes that we should strive for a hidden life of virtue, and when our light becomes strong enough, God will be the one to place it on the lampstand for all to see, as exemplified by the saints. The homily also emphasizes that all Catholics are called to live a 'canonizable' life of holiness.

Be Salt and Light: Bringing Christ's Goodness to the World

This homily focuses on the Gospel readings of salt and light, emphasizing that Christians are called to be both. It explains that being 'salt' means preserving goodness, nurturing virtues like joy, honesty, and kindness, and transforming others into the image of Christ. Being 'light' means illuminating dark places with Christ's saving message and demonstrating honesty and kindness, all for God's glory rather than personal gain. The homily concludes with a prayer and a resolution to correct one bad habit to better reflect Christ's salt and light.