Homily: St Cyril of Jerusalem (2025)

Homilist: ✠Jerome Seleisi

St. Cyril of Jerusalem (313–386 A.D.), a Doctor of the Church, defended the Nicene Faith against Arianism, enduring three exiles for his fidelity. His Catechetical Lectures affirm transubstantiation and remain a pillar of Catholic doctrine. Today’s Lesson (Ecclus. 39:6-14) praises the wise teacher, while the Gospel (Matt. 10:23-28) warns of persecution, which Cyril suffered, trusting in God’s providence like Elijah (3 Kings 17:8-16). The stational church, Santa Balbina, honors a martyr who, like Cyril, embraced suffering for Christ. The Proper Last Gospel (Matt. 23:1-12) teaches that humility leads to exaltation—a Lenten call to embrace truth over comfort. Cyril’s life urges us to know, defend, and suffer for the faith, that we too may be counted as faithful servants of Christ. St. Cyril of Jerusalem, pray for us!

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