Archbishop of Yucatán delivers homily for 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time

The Archbishop of Yucatán presented a homily for the eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, focusing on the Gospel reading from Matthew 14:13‑21. The sermon reflected on Jesus’ reaction to the death of John the Baptist, his need for solitude, and his compassion for the crowd that followed him, culminating in the miracle of feeding the five thousand.

The homily emphasized themes of mourning, prayer, and service, urging the faithful to consider the spiritual preparation required for future trials. It highlighted the disciples’ concern for the people’s hunger and Jesus’ response of feeding them, drawing parallels to contemporary Christian life.