There is a correlation between a speaker and a listener. We see this happening in John and the people who listened to him. John lived his life with such integrity that people knew he spoke the truth. And that truth, our Lord Jesus, pierced their hearts.
The words of John burned in their hearts as they felt a deep joy in repenting their sins for the first time rather than fear of acknowledging those sins. As John spoke, they said, “He’s right, and I know he is speaking to me.”
Both the Pharisees and the people, including the hated tax collectors, heard John’s human words. The Pharisees had their sense of goodness within themselves, so much that they couldn’t see their sin, and John’s words were only human.
The people, however, knew they had no goodness apart from God. By submitting themselves to John’s baptism, they expressed their genuine sorrow for their sins. True sorrow for our sins empties our hearts enough of ourselves that so we can begin to hear God’s voice.
Gospel Challenge
God’s voice of tenderness and mercy is sweeter than the condemning voice of guilt. Try it.
October 17 2025, 2025, Luke 11:47-54 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101725.cfm The pressure of our culture Jesus assures us in John’s Gospel, “You will face trials in this world.
October 16, 2025, Luke 11:47-54 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101625.cfm The most humbling thing we can discover is … Who could count how many times the scribes, Pharisees, and
October 15, 2025, Luke 11:42-46 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101624.cfm One little decision can determine our destiny. “Woe to you, Pharisees!” Intoxicated drivers can cause significant harm to themselves
October 14, 2025, Luke 11:37-41 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101425.cfm Some Things We Can’t See Living in a parish with a school allows me to visit the children anytime.
Thursday, 3rd Week in Advent 12-15-2022
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily Thursday, 3rd Week in Advent 12-15-2022
Luke 7:24-30 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121522.cfm
Sorrowing for sin leads to peace.
There is a correlation between a speaker and a listener. We see this happening in John and the people who listened to him. John lived his life with such integrity that people knew he spoke the truth. And that truth, our Lord Jesus, pierced their hearts.
The words of John burned in their hearts as they felt a deep joy in repenting their sins for the first time rather than fear of acknowledging those sins. As John spoke, they said, “He’s right, and I know he is speaking to me.”
Both the Pharisees and the people, including the hated tax collectors, heard John’s human words. The Pharisees had their sense of goodness within themselves, so much that they couldn’t see their sin, and John’s words were only human.
The people, however, knew they had no goodness apart from God. By submitting themselves to John’s baptism, they expressed their genuine sorrow for their sins. True sorrow for our sins empties our hearts enough of ourselves that so we can begin to hear God’s voice.
Gospel Challenge
God’s voice of tenderness and mercy is sweeter than the condemning voice of guilt. Try it.
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