Holiness by Spending Time with Jesus – Feb 25 – Homily – Fr Joseph M.

 

Fr Joseph M. gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Feb 25, 2025, where he emphasizes Jesus’ desire for intimate moments with us and encourages perseverance in overcoming imperfections to grow closer to Him.

Father shares how Jesus took His disciples aside to teach them privately, showing His wish for us to spend quiet time with Him too, whether in prayer, adoration, or nature. He highlights how busy life can distract us with phones and media, but Jesus wants us to focus on Him and grow closer. He also talks about the apostles arguing over who was the greatest, showing they weren’t perfect and needed Jesus’ help to improve, just like we do. Father encourages us not to give up when we struggle with our flaws, but to keep trying every day with Jesus’ support to become better and holier.

For further reading:
Philippians 1: 6 - NAB - God Completes His Work in You - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/philippians/1?6
Galatians 6: 9 - NAB - Persevere in Doing Good - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/galatians/6?9
1 John 4: 16 - NAB - God Is Love - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1john/4?16
Catechism of the Catholic Church #2717 - Contemplative Prayer - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p4s1c3a1.htm#2717
Catechism of the Catholic Church #1439 - Conversion as Continuous Effort - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p2s2c2a4.htm#1439
Catechism of the Catholic Church #1829 - Charity and Perseverance - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p3s1c1a7.htm#1829
Vatican - Apostolic Exhortation on Holiness - https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html

Ave Maria!

Mass: Tuesday 7th Week of Ordinary Time - Wkdy
Readings:  - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/022525.cfm
1st: sir 2:1-11
Resp: psa 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40
Gsp: mar 9:30-37

More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1396

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