Making Jesus the Cornerstone of Our Lives

In this homily, the central theme is the importance of making Jesus the foundation—the “cornerstone”—of our lives. A cornerstone, traditionally the first stone laid in a building, determines the structure’s direction, strength, and stability. While modern cornerstones are often symbolic, in ancient construction they were essential: everything depended on them.Using this image, the homily contrasts two famous structures: the beauty and strength of Sagrada Familia, built on a solid foundation, and the instability of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, which suffers from a flawed base. The message is clear—what we build our lives on determines whether we stand strong or become unstable.Scripture deepens this image by calling Jesus the “living stone” and ultimately the “cornerstone” (1 Peter 2:4–6). Believers are invited to become “living stones” themselves, building their lives on Christ to form a spiritual house rooted in faith, trust, and relationship with Him.The homily concludes with a personal challenge: What is your foundation? A life built on weak foundations may appear impressive but lacks stability. A life built on Jesus, however, can become something strong, beautiful, and enduring.The reflection ends with an invitation to respond in faith through worship, singing “Cornerstone,” a song that proclaims trust in Jesus as the unshakable foundation through every storm.