“And some fell among thorns… and the thorns choked it.”

In today’s Gospel reflection, we are reminded that the divine seed of grace is planted in every soul — but not every soul bears fruit. Why?

Because pride chokes grace.

As Lent approaches, this sermon explores:

The Parable of the Seed and the Soil

Why humility is the foundation of sanctity

How pride and sensuality stunt spiritual growth

The 12 Degrees of Humility from the Rule of St. Benedict

Why humility humiliates the devil

Teachings from St. Augustine, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Alphonsus Liguori, and St. Vincent de Paul

St. Augustine said there are three ways to reach perfection:

Humility
Humility
Humility

And if asked 100 times, he would give the same answer.

This sermon is a powerful Lenten meditation on becoming “good ground” so that God’s grace may produce fruit a hundredfold.

If you want:

Stronger spiritual growth

Freedom from scruples

Victory over temptation

Deeper contemplation

Authentic Catholic masculinity rooted in virtue

Then humility is the key.

As Christ says:
“Whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.”

0:00 – The Seed That Fell Among Thorns
0:44 – Lent Is Approaching: Time for Spiritual Growth
1:46 – What Chokes the Divine Seed?
2:22 – Pride: The Enemy of Grace
2:43 – Why Humility Hurts (But Bears Fruit)
4:48 – St. Augustine: Three Ways to Perfection
5:39 – Dig Deep: The Foundation of Humility
6:16 – St. Teresa of Avila on Humility
6:52 – St. Alphonsus: Scruples and Subtle Pride
7:57 – Humility as a Weapon Against the Devil
9:16 – The 12 Degrees of Humility (St. Benedict)
10:34 – The Doctorate and the Toilets (Humility Story)
12:20 – The Final Degrees: Habitual Humility
13:29 – Why Contemplation Requires Humility
14:30 – “Whoever Humbleth Himself Shall Be Exalted”

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