The 10 Virtues of Mary: God's Blueprint for Every Disciple
The 10 Virtues of Mary: God's Blueprint for Every Disciple
The homily centered on the Ten Evangelical Virtues of Mary, which are not simply admirable qualities but a practical roadmap for every Christian seeking holiness. These virtues are: Mary Most Pure, Most Prudent (thinking before speaking and acting), Most Humble, Most Faithful (believing God's word without hesitation), Most Devout, Most Obedient, Most Poor (detached from worldly possessions), Most Patient (remaining faithfully at the foot of the Cross), Most Merciful (always helping those in need), and Most Sorrowful, united with Christ's suffering. Fr. Chris emphasized that if we strive to imitate these virtues, we are walking the path that leads to eternal life.
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Father Matthew Tomeny, MIC, opens his homily by declaring that the true test of love which distinguishes Christians is the love of the enemy. He reminds us that Christ commands this love, and that it is the hallmark that sets the Church apart from both believers and non‑believers. By examining the lives of the saints, we see that genuine love is measured not by affection but by the willingness to wish the good of the other, especially their salvation, even when that person has caused us great pain.
Fr. Tyler Mentzer, MIC, invites us to rediscover the heart of the Gospel—the very purpose of Christ. When Jesus declares, “Behold, I cast out demons and perform healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I accomplish my purpose,” He reveals the mission that defines His life and ours: to bring salvation, to dwell within us, and to unite us forever to Himself.
The Scripture readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120525.cfm
To encounter Christ is to encounter the One who heals—physically, spiritually, supernaturally. Today’s Gospel reminds us that miracles are not mythology but reality. Two blind men cry out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us.” Their plea becomes the seed of what the Church would later cherish as the Jesus Prayer—“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”
