Episode
Fifth Sunday of Lent, Homily by Novice Master John Marie Bingham, OP March 22, 2026
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- St. Dominic's Weekly
- Published
- Mar 23, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1202
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Summary
A reflection on the Gospel of Lazarus, moving from the regret of 'if only' to the transformative power of Christ as the resurrection and the life. The homily challenges listeners to stop obsessing over past wounds and instead look for God's active presence in their current brokenness.
Topics
- Resurrection
- Lazarus
- Faith
- Gospel of John
- Suffering
- Hope
- Lent
- Christianity
Highlights
- Main idea: Christ calls us to move beyond the paralyzing regret of 'if only' scenarios in our past
- Practical takeaway: Shift focus from obsessing over what is broken or dead to looking for God's glory in the present
- Failure mode: The tendency to believe in Christ's power in theory while remaining trapped in the despair of our circumstances
- Main idea: The Resurrection is not just a future event, but a present reality that can infuse every fiber of a fragmented life
- Practical takeaway: Use the Eucharist as a space to bring all brokenness and entrust it to the power of the Resurrection
Chapters
1:00The Gospel of Lazarus: A reading of the arrival of Jesus at the tomb of Lazarus and the initial reaction of Martha and Mary.4:00The Power of Belief: Exploring the tension between the physical reality of death and the promise of seeing God's glory through faith.7:00The Trap of 'If Only': An examination of how we use 'if only' to doubt God's timing and presence during our suffering.9:00The Divine Command to Stop: Reflecting on Jesus's loving command to stop questioning His power and start recognizing His presence.11:00Finding Hope in the Present: Moving from the regret of past opportunities to the realization that God has plans for our welfare and future.15:00I Am the Resurrection: A deep dive into the promise that Christ's life can permeate every broken strand of human existence.18:00Entrusting the Broken to the Eucharist: A concluding call to bring our wounds and deaths to the altar to receive everlasting life.