Cathedral Homilies - September 22 (Msgr. Rolly)
Summary
TLDRThe message emphasizes the destructive nature of envy, likening it to rust that corrodes relationships and families. The speaker highlights how jealousy can ruin friendships, work environments, and sibling bonds. To counter envy, they suggest being content with what one has, expressing gratitude for life's blessings, and finding joy in others' successes. The speaker stresses that everything is a gift from God and encourages humility and appreciation. The core message is about fostering contentment, gratitude, and happiness for both personal achievements and those of others.
Takeaways
- 😀 Rust destroys iron, just as envy destroys good relationships.
- 😔 Envy and jealousy are the root causes of many conflicts within families, friendships, and workplaces.
- 🤔 According to the second reading from James, wars and conflicts come from the desires that battle within us.
- 📺 Envy leads to constant comparison, like wanting a bigger TV because your neighbor has one.
- 😊 Contentment is the antidote to envy—be happy with what you have rather than constantly comparing yourself to others.
- 🙏 Gratitude is key to overcoming envy; everything we have is a gift from God, not something we deserve by right.
- 🛠 Just as we use epoxy and paint to prevent rust, we should use gratitude and contentment to prevent envy from destroying our relationships.
- 🎉 Celebrate the success of others—be genuinely happy when someone else is blessed or achieves something.
- 🙌 Weekly church attendance is a way to express gratitude to God for the blessings we have received.
- ❤️ The true way to fight envy is by being thankful, content, and joyful for both our blessings and those of others.
Q & A
What destroys iron, according to the speaker?
-Rust destroys iron.
What is compared to rust in the context of relationships?
-Envy is compared to rust as something that destroys good relationships.
According to the speaker, what causes conflicts and wars among people?
-Conflicts and wars come from people's internal passions, envy, and jealousy, which cause them to desire things they do not have.
What is the antidote to envy, as suggested in the script?
-The antidote to envy is contentment with what one has, being grateful, and being happy for others' success.
How does the speaker suggest people should handle the desire for more material possessions?
-The speaker suggests that people should avoid comparing themselves with others and be content with what they already have, rather than always striving for more.
What does the speaker say about true contentment?
-True contentment is not having everything but being satisfied and happy with what you have, recognizing it as a blessing.
Why is it dangerous to compare yourself with others, according to the speaker?
-It is dangerous because comparing yourself to others can lead to either pride or envy, depending on whether you think you are better or worse than them.
What should people be grateful for, based on the script?
-People should be grateful for everything they have, including health, life, and the opportunities to attend church or fulfill daily activities.
How does the speaker describe those who do not express gratitude?
-The speaker describes ungrateful people as prideful, thinking that everything they have is due to their own merits, rather than recognizing it as a gift from God.
What is the speaker’s advice for dealing with envy when others succeed?
-The speaker advises being happy for others when they succeed, recognizing that blessings are not limited to oneself but are shared by all.
Outlines
🛡️ The Dangers of Envy and How to Combat It
In the first paragraph, the speaker begins with a metaphor, comparing rust that destroys metal to envy that destroys relationships, friendships, and families. Using the second reading from the letter of James, the speaker explains that conflicts arise from desires and envy. People covet what they do not have, leading to strife. The antidote to envy is contentment, recognizing that there will always be those better off or worse off than oneself. Contentment prevents jealousy from taking root. The speaker emphasizes that comparing oneself to others is dangerous and leads to either envy or pride.
🙏 Gratitude as a Key to Overcoming Jealousy
The second paragraph focuses on gratitude as a defense against envy. The speaker encourages being thankful for what one has, whether it is good health, life, or the ability to attend church. Everything is viewed as a gift from God, not something deserved by right. The speaker explains that a lack of gratitude stems from pride, where people believe they are entitled to what they have. By recognizing that everything is a blessing from God, people can foster a spirit of thankfulness and avoid the trap of envy. This gratitude is central to the reason why people come to church—to give thanks to God.
🎉 Rejoicing in Others' Success
In the third paragraph, the speaker advocates for finding joy in the success of others as another antidote to envy. The speaker highlights the importance of being genuinely happy for a neighbor's new purchase, a coworker's promotion, or a classmate's achievement. Instead of allowing jealousy to take hold, one should celebrate the blessings that others receive. By doing so, envy is replaced with joy, and relationships remain strong. The paragraph ends with a reminder that just as God blesses others, God also blesses each individual, and for that, everyone should be grateful.
🙌 Trusting in God's Care
The final paragraph offers a message of reassurance, urging listeners to be thankful for everything they face in life. The speaker reminds the audience that God has not abandoned anyone and that, no matter the challenges ahead, God will continue to provide. This faith in God's care allows people to approach life with gratitude, knowing they are never forsaken.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Envy
💡Contentment
💡Gratitude
💡Comparison
💡Relationships
💡Wars and Conflicts
💡Jealousy
💡Passions
💡Blessings
💡Happiness for Others
Highlights
Rust destroys metal, but envy destroys relationships, friendships, and families.
Wars and conflicts arise from passions and envy, as mentioned in the second reading from James.
Just as epoxy paint protects metal from rust, contentment is the antidote to envy.
People often feel envious because they compare themselves with others, which leads to jealousy.
There will always be people better or worse than you, and comparing yourself to them is dangerous.
True contentment is not having everything but being happy with what you have.
Gratitude is another antidote to envy—being thankful for what you have, including life and health.
Recognizing that everything you have is a gift from God fosters humility and prevents arrogance.
People attend church not just for social reasons, but to express gratitude to God for their blessings.
Another key to combating envy is being happy for the success and blessings of others.
Be happy when your neighbor buys a new TV, or when your coworker gets a promotion, or when a classmate passes an exam.
Envy destroys relationships, but happiness for others’ success builds stronger bonds.
We are not entitled to the things we have—they are gifts from God, given out of His kindness.
As we face a new week with its challenges, we should be grateful, knowing that God never abandons us.
The key message is to be content, grateful, and joyful for both your own and others’ blessings, which serves as a remedy against envy.
Transcripts
Good morning my dear brothers and
sisters Magandang umaga po sa inyong
lahat mga
kapatid Ano ang sumisira sa
bakal
kalawang sinisira ng kalawang ang
bakal Ano naman ang sumisira sa
magandang pagsasamahan
o
pagkakaibigan ano naman ang sumisira sa
pamilya
ingit
ingit ilang mga pagkakaibigan how many
friendships how many good
relationships How many Families have
been destroyed because of
envy because of
jealousy mga magkakapatid
nag-aaway kasi
nagkakaingin mga magkakasama sa trabaho
nagkaaway o nag-i iringan o
nagpaparing sapagkat may
inggitan kung kalawang ang sumisira sa
bakal
inggit ang sumisira sa magandang
relasyon at yan ang paala-ala sa atin ng
ikalawang pagbasa mula sa sulat ni
Santiago sabi niya Where do the
Wars where and Where do the Complex
among you come from Saan daw nagmumula
yyung mga digmaan yung mga
alitan is it not from your passions that
make war within your
members you
covet but do not possess
you kill and
envy but you cannot
obtain so sa pangalawang pagbasa pa lang
sa sulat ni Santiago sinasabi niya kaya
kayo
nagkakagulo kaya kayo hindi
magkasundo sapagkat naghahari ang
inggit pumipiyok pa
e ang ingit sa puso niyo
'
ba o ngayon Ano ang panabla sa
kalawang
epoxy pintura kaya pinipintahan natin
para hindi kainin ng kalawang Eh ano
naman ang panabla sa
inggit What is the antidote against
envy against
jealousy number one
be
content with what you
have kasi yung iba meron ng TV Gusto pa
mas malaking TV Kasi nakita niya yung
kapitbahay niya na bumili ng bagong
TV Hindi ako papayag na yung TV ko Ay
mas luma kaya sa kapitbahay ko kailangan
Ako ang laging una Ako ang laging lamang
We always compare ourselves with people
you know that is
dangerous because you will always find
people who are better than you and then
you become
bter there will always be people better
than
you and you will become
B or there will always be people who
will be bene
you and you will be proud Di ba may mga
tao sasabihin mo ah Mas magaling ako
diyan magiging mayabang ka at merong mga
taong lamang kaya sa iyo at doon papasok
ang inggit be content with what you
have Sabi nga ni Oscar wild isang author
true
content
not satisfied with everything you have
ang tunay daw contentment ay hindi yung
nasao ang lahat kundi ang masahan ka
kung ano man ang meron
ka masahan
kaat
kagi masyahin ka sapagkat ginising ka ng
Diyos
kanina masyahin ka Sapagkat ikaw ay
nakalakad papuntang katedral o nakasakay
o
nakapagdagdag ung iba may pangarap kaya
lang Aabutin ang pangarap sa pamamagitan
ng pagtungtong sa kanyang
kapwa tinutuntungan
ginagamit ang kanyang kapwa para lamang
maabot ang kanyang
pangarap maging mas masaya kung ano man
ang meron ka at kung gusto mo pa Gawin
mo ito na makamit sa tamang
paraan secondly Ano ang panglaban sa
ingit be
Grateful magpasalamat
lagi Magpasalamat ka sapagkat meron ka
ngayon Magpasalamat ka sapagkat malusog
ka ngayon Magpasalamat ka sapagkat
ginising ka ngayon Magpasalamat ka
sapagkat nakapagsimba ka ngayon yun a
mga
biyaya na dapat nating ipagpasalamat
kasi doon Kinikilala mo na ang lahat ay
piyaya ng
Diyos when you are Grateful you are you
recognize That everything is God's
gift yung mayabang Hindi yan makap
magpapasalamat kasi Iisipin niya nasa
akin ito sapagkat ito'y karapatan
ko mga gigil kong kapatid lagi ko
sinasabi sa inyo wala tayong anumang
karapatan whatever we have now is God's
gift to
us not because we deserve it but because
God is kind
God is good kaya lagi nating sasabihin
Lord salamat po sa anumang ibinibigay mo
sa akin Ian ang dahilan kung bakit
nagsisimba kayo
linggo-linggo Bakit kayo nagpupunta ng
katedral para makita ako makita si
Father beer o alam ko yung iba
ganon pero hindi hindi kayo nagpupunta
na katedral hindi kayo nagpupunta na
simbahan
no para makita niyo ang crush
niyo nagpupunta kayo ng simbahan
sapagkat
nagpapasalamat kayo sa
Diyos at ang
ikatlo maging masaya kayo kapag ang
ibang tao'y nagtatagumpay
yun ang panglaban natin sa
ingit you are happy because you have
been blessed you are Grateful because
you have been
gifted but also be happy and Grateful
when others are blessed and gifted as
well
yun masaya ka kapag yung kapitbahay mo
nakabili ng bagong
TV masaya ka kapag yung kasama mo sa
opisina ay na-promote
masaya ka kapag ang kaklase mo ay
nakapasa sa exam masaya ka dahil
nagtagumpay ang kapwa
mo yun ang panglaban sa yun ang
panglaban natin sa inggit masaya tayo
sapagkat ang kapwa natin at hindi lamang
tayo ang
pinagpapala ng
Diyos Anong Su sira sa
bakal
kalawang Anong sumisira sa magandang
pagkakaibigan o relasyon
inggit Ano ang panglaban sa
inggit
magpasalamat
magsaya maging
masiya maging
Kuntento haharap na naman tayo sa
panibagong linggo panibagong pagsubok ng
buhay ano man ang haharapin
natin ipagpasalamat
natin sapagkat
Sa totoo
lang wala naman sa ating pinabayaan ng
Diyos Amen
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