Sermons on “Generosity”
Exercising our Spiritual Hearts
Monsignor Michael Billian: Just as the heart muscle benefits from exercise so our spiritual hearts benefit from the Lenten observances and practices.
View SermonWrapping our Persistence in Charity
Monsignor Michael Billian: We have permission from God to do just that. He told us today: Seek, Ask, Knock. He didn’t say to avoid those things, he told us directly that’s what we have to do. But I think it’s important though to wrap our persistence in charity. Then it is received to the heart from the heart.
View SermonYear of Mercy: Comfort the Sorrowful
Father Philip Smith: Our job is to just be there with people as a sign of hope, as a glimpse of the light that God can bring in those moments.
View SermonHoly Thursday: Letting Jesus Wash Our Feet
Father Philip Smith: The image today of Jesus bending down, washing the dirty feet of his disciples, reminds us that God chooses us to be worthy of his love, to experience his love.
View SermonRushing to Bring Joy to the World
Father Philip Smith: Many of us will have lots to do this week, but it’s important that we follow Mary’s example and keep an eye out for other people who may be in need and rush to help them when we are able.
View SermonChoosing to be Generous, not Bitter
Father Philip Smith: The only way we can transform this world is by doing good, giving of ourselves, making sacrifices, being generous even in the face of injustice, even in the face of being harshly treated by others.
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