Homily - Singing with Joy and Confidence - Jan 2026 - Fr Paul Gardner (Academy)
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Homily - Singing with Joy and Confidence - Jan 2026 - Fr Paul Gardner (Academy)
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Through a heartfelt story and a call to action, the message focuses on finding joy in faith and overcoming the fear of judgment.
Episode Highlights:
- The Kenya Connection: Fr. Paul shares a powerful memory from his time in Kenya, where he witnessed the profound devotion of people who, despite having very little, filled their churches with beautiful singing from memory, purely out of the joy of having God present with them.
- Joy vs. Sadness: Reflecting on the contrast between the vibrant faith he saw in Kenya and the often "sad" appearance of faith in America, Fr. Paul suggests that those in poverty often have a clearer understanding of what is most valuable: Jesus Christ.
- The New Hymnal: A special thanks is given to Mr. Ryan Shields, who spent hundreds of hours editing and perfecting the new school hymnal so that everyone can pray and sing together more easily.
- Singing as Heavenly Practice: Fr. Paul explains that we sing at Mass because Mass is a taste of heaven, and scripture describes heaven as a place of constant singing. To live in heaven later, we must practice praising God now.
- Overcoming Fear: Addressing the common fear of looking foolish or being judged by others, Fr. Paul identifies this as a tactic of the devil to distract from God's love. He encourages students to replace fear with "perfect love," which gives us the courage to be ourselves.
- A Call to Confidence: The episode ends with a practical exercise in responding and singing with confidence. Fr. Paul urges everyone to open their mouths and praise God out loud, which leads to true joy.
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