Today’s readings reveal how pride can quietly close our hearts to God. King David recognizes that arrogance shaped his actions, while the people in Jesus’ hometown reject Him because they think they already know Him. This homily challenges us to examine where familiarity, comfort, or self-reliance may be dulling our faith. Moments when faith feels ordinary are not failures — they are invitations to go deeper. When we ask the Lord to break through our pride, He renews our hearts and restores our sense of wonder and trust in Him.

On the Feast of Saint Blaise, we celebrate God’s healing power. Today’s Gospel reminds us that Jesus doesn’t just heal the body—He heals the heart and welcomes us back into God’s family. From the woman who suffered alone for years to the child who seemed lifeless, Jesus shows us that faith brings true life. Let’s reflect on these miracles and let them inspire us to trust God more deeply.

This homily invites us to see God’s glory in a new way. Instead of power and spectacle, God comes quietly into the temple as a humble child. Jesus shows us that true glory is found in humility—most clearly in His birth and ultimately on the Cross. We are reminded that God works gently and often unnoticed, and that our own trials and sacrifices, when accepted with love, can purify our hearts and draw us closer to Him.

Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR, reminds us that true happiness isn’t found in fame or money, but in living like Jesus taught us. Through the Beatitudes, he shows how God values the humble, faithful, and loving people who serve others with care. Even small acts of love and prayer can make us reflect God’s mercy and bring real joy, peace, and fulfillment in our lives.

Today’s homily reflects on the life of Saint John Bosco and the story of King David’s repentance after being confronted by the prophet Nathan. We are invited to see God’s response to sin—not as punishment, but as mercy that allows us to experience the consequences of our choices so that we can be healed. Drawing from the message of Fatima and Sister Lucia’s words, this homily reminds us that God continually calls us back through repentance, prayer, and penance, leading us away from destruction and toward life, holiness, and peace.

This homily reminds us that both sin and grace begin in small ways. Little choices can slowly lead us away from God, just as small acts of faith can grow into holiness. Through the story of King David, Jesus’ parable of the growing seed, and the patient life of Sister Lucia of Fatima, we are reminded that God’s Kingdom often grows quietly and slowly. Even when we feel nothing is happening, perseverance in prayer, the sacraments, and daily faithfulness allows God’s grace to take root and bear fruit in His time.

This homily reflects on God’s promise to King David and how it is fulfilled in Jesus Christ. What began as a promise to one man became God’s plan of salvation for the whole world. Through the Church, Christ’s light continues to shine today. Drawing from Scripture and the message of Fatima, we are reminded that God asks us to live our faith each day, renewing our “yes” to Him and sharing the light of the Gospel with others.

This homily invites us to reflect on God’s unfailing faithfulness through the story of King David and the promise that his kingdom would endure forever—a promise fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Even when David’s lineage rose and fell and seemed nearly lost through exile and hardship, God remained faithful to His covenant. From David’s bloodline to Saint Joseph and the coming of Christ, we see that God works quietly and humbly, far beyond earthly power. This reflection calls us to trust in God’s fidelity and to prepare the soil of our souls so His Word may take root and bear fruit.