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Homily For The Fourth Sunday in Lent 2025

As we reach the midpoint of Lent, we find comfort in the Church, our Mother, offering spiritual relief and refreshment. This Sunday, we reflect on the grace and provision of God, as exemplified in the Gospel’s account of the feeding of the 5,000. Jesus demonstrates that through faith, even the smallest offerings are multiplied abundantly. St. Paul reminds us to embrace God’s grace, resting in Christ’s finished work, and receiving nourishment for our souls. On this Mothering Sunday, we are called to trust God’s provision and find refreshment in His mercy.

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Homily For The Third Sunday in Lent 2025

As we journey through Lent, we reflect on the spiritual battle between Jesus and Satan, where Christ’s victory over the devil offers us the power of redemption. Through exorcism and sacrifice, we are called to cast away sin and embrace the love of Christ. St. Paul teaches us to walk in obedience, reflecting the self-giving love of Jesus in our daily lives. Lent becomes a time for repentance, renewal, and being filled with godly virtues, making space for Christ’s transformative power in our hearts.

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Homily For The Second Sunday in Lent

Lent is a season of humility, reflection, and prayer, exemplified by the Canaanite woman who, despite rejection, persevered in faith. She did not appeal to her own worth but to Christ’s mercy, showing us that true faith is marked by humility and persistence. As we journey through Lent, we are called to seek Christ with the same fervor, knowing that he delights in our prayers and grants us more than we could ever ask or imagine.

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Homily For The First Sunday in Lent 2025

The sermon explores the significance of Ash Wednesday and Lent, focusing on the reality of death and the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness. Reflecting on Adam's fall and Christ's victory, it highlights how Jesus overcame Satan's temptations through obedience to God's Word. The message encourages Christians to meditate on the Scriptures during Lent, drawing strength from God's truth to resist temptation and grow in faith.

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Homily For Sexagesima 2025

As we continue our journey toward Lent, the Church calls us to refocus on the truth of the Gospel and prepare our hearts for deeper faith. This Sunday’s Gospel presents the Parable of the Sower, a lesson on the different responses to God's word and the importance of cultivating a receptive heart. St. Paul’s example reinforces the call to perseverance, self-denial, and obedience in the Christian life. As we approach Lent, let us examine our hearts, remove obstacles to spiritual growth, and embrace the discipline of faith with patience and devotion.

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Homily For Septuagesima 2025

On this Septuagesima Sunday, we prepare for Lent by reflecting on God's grace, our calling to holiness, and the discipline required to run the race of faith.

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Homily For The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

As Epiphany closes, we see Christ’s divinity in His miracles—healing a leper and a centurion’s servant—demonstrating His power and mercy to restore both Jew and Gentile alike. These acts affirm our faith and reveal God's love for the outcast.

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Homily For The Third Sunday after Epiphany

In Romans 12, St. Paul guides us through concentric circles of Christian duty—living as sacrifices to God, serving fellow believers, and responding to enemies with grace. Drawing on Proverbs and Christ’s teachings, Paul reminds us to forsake revenge and live peaceably with all, embodying God’s wisdom in our daily lives.

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