In The Lilies of the Field by William E. Barrett, Homer and Maria both display Steadfastness, Kindness, and Faith. When Homer had already decided to build the chapel, people in the village tried to discourage him, telling him that building the chapel would be of no merit for him. Even after being tested, Homer remained steadfast in his decision of building the chapel for Mother Maria. Mother Maria was tested for steadfastness more than Homer, for when everyone had been discouraging the nuns by never socializing with them or helping them, Mother Maria, as well as the other nuns, kept on praying, remaining steadfast in their belief that Someone would help them. In the arrival of Homer, while Mother Maria was being unwelcoming, Homer was kind
