Homilies on Second Corinthians
395–397
| Name and Summary | Pages |
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This homily emphasizes that God's greatest attribute is mercy and that His consolation is present even amid suffering, teaching believers to find joy in their trials by uniting their suffering with Christ’s and trusting in His greater purpose. | 17 |
This homily emphasizes that suffering and affliction are opportunities for salvation and spiritual growth, demonstrating that endurance in trials reflects true participation with Christ and enhances one’s salvation. | 25 |
This homily emphasizes that true glory and confidence stem from a sincere conscience and a life led by God's grace rather than fleshly wisdom or deceit. | 24 |
This homily emphasizes that Paul's reasons for delaying his visits to Corinth were rooted in love and a desire for their spiritual recovery rather than personal dislike or authority. | 20 |
This homily emphasizes that suffering, trials, and persecutions are transformed into spiritual triumphs and glorifications of Christ when endured with faith and humility. | 15 |
This homily underscores that genuine spiritual excellence and commendation come from the impact of a virtuous life, rather than boasting or external validation. | 13 |
This homily emphasizes the superiority of the New Covenant's glory through the Spirit over the Old Testament law, which was characterized by stone tablets and a passing glory. | 25 |
This homily emphasizes that the Christian ministry is a divine gift rooted in God's mercy, and believers should humbly reject deceitful practices, living transparently before all. | 11 |
This homily emphasizes that the trials and sufferings faced by believers are ultimately manifestations of God's power and serve to strengthen their faith and humility, revealing divine grace rather than defeat. | 15 |
This homily emphasizes the Christian hope in eternal life and the resurrection, urging believers to view their earthly suffering as a means of spiritual renewal and a preparation for their heavenly inheritance. | 14 |
This homily emphasizes that the fear of God compels believers to live sincerely and avoid false accusations, highlighting that true righteousness is rooted in the heart rather than outward appearance. | 15 |
This homily emphasizes that God's grace is an urgent and invaluable opportunity for salvation that should be seized with zeal, as the current time is the acceptable and divine moment for reconciliation. | 18 |
This homily emphasizes that genuine love and spiritual devotion are demonstrated through openness, enlarging one's heart, and abstaining from unclean and unjust behaviors to become one with God. | 14 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of love, humility, and genuine concern in correcting others, highlighting that true affection involves sincere and balanced reproof aimed at their spiritual healing. | 10 |
This homily emphasizes that godly sorrow leads to genuine repentance and spiritual salvation, contrasting it with worldly sorrow which only brings regret and harm. | 17 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of genuine love, obedience, and munificence among believers, highlighting how their sincere actions reflect their faith and promote mutual encouragement. | 12 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of abounding in faith, love, and virtue, inspired by Christ's humility and poverty, which made us rich spiritually. | 12 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of unity, humility, and mutual respect within the Church, highlighting how God's grace moves individuals to act selflessly for the collective good. | 12 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of generous and joyful giving as a reflection of true Christian virtue, using examples from Scripture and history to inspire believers to act with readiness and abundance without obligation or greed. | 14 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of generous giving, both spiritual and material, as a means of glorifying God and producing abundant righteousness. | 9 |
This homily emphasizes that Paul's true strength lies in meekness, humility, and reliance on God's power rather than worldly weapons or pride. | 11 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of humility, self-awareness, and sincere self-judgment in the Christian life, urging believers to recognize their true spiritual state rather than relying on outward appearances or self-conceit. | 13 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of humility, sincerity, and steadfastness in faith, warning against deception and false teachings that can corrupt the soul. | 23 |
This homily emphasizes that false teachers and false apostles disguise themselves as righteous and true followers of Christ, but their actions reveal their deception through selfish motives and malicious acts. | 12 |
This homily emphasizes that Paul's boastfulness in recounting his sufferings and hardships is a form of humility, illustrating that true greatness in the Christian life is demonstrated through persevering amid trials and persecutions. | 11 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of humility in spiritual boasting, illustrating how genuine humility avoids pride even when revealing divine visions and revelations. | 17 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of humility, genuine love, and unity within the Christian community, illustrating that true greatness lies in humility and self-sacrifice rather than self-praise or envy. | 12 |
This homily emphasizes the integrity, humility, and spiritual discipline of Paul in defending his ministry, stressing that he and his companions aim to serve edification rather than personal gain. | 12 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of patience, long-suffering, and humility in spiritual leadership, illustrating how true strength lies in forbearance and trust in God's power rather than in visible displays of authority or punishment. | 19 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of approaching correction with love and gentleness, aiming to build up rather than destroy, and highlights the necessity of unity, peace, and mutual love among believers. | 10 |