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Learning how to manage Defeat
November 22, 2025
We learn from defeat. Failing helps us be humble and re-examine ourselves, like Antiochus IV. Don’t let failure bring worldly shame, but use it to depend on God and grow wiser.
Explore our collection of homilies and reflections on the Word of God.

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November 22, 2025
We learn from defeat. Failing helps us be humble and re-examine ourselves, like Antiochus IV. Don’t let failure bring worldly shame, but use it to depend on God and grow wiser.

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November 20, 2025
Jesus wept over Jerusalem because the people rejected God’s love and presence, leading to injustice. We must respond to injustice with holy sorrow and always recognize God’s presence in our lives.

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November 19, 2025
The richest place is the graveyard, where unused gifts and talents end. We are all given gifts to be used for mankind’s benefit, and an account of their use will be required of us.

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November 17, 2025
The readings center on faith and faithfulness. Despite persecutions, the faithful remain true to God. Like the persistent blind man, we must have faith, dedication, and persistence to reach our goal.

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November 16, 2025
Our journey to eternal bliss comes with tribulations. The world is passing away. Amid trials and false prophets, we must live with a conscious awareness of the presence of God to weather the storms.

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November 14, 2025
We must be ready at all times. The things of the world blind us, preventing us from recognizing God as their author. Like in Noah’s day, judgment will come suddenly.

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November 13, 2025
Jesus emphasizes the kingdom of God’s nearness, which comes suddenly and invisibly. We must rely on faith and God’s wisdom to be ready for His coming at an unexpected time.

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November 12, 2025
Gratitude is the hallmark of humility. The ten lepers remind us how we often forget God’s blessings. A grateful heart attracts more blessings and inspires kindness toward others.

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November 11, 2025
St. Martin of Tours saw Christ in the poor, reminding us that Christianity is lived in deeds of love. Whatever we do for the least of our neighbors, we do for Christ himself.