Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter.

The best you on the worst day of your life.

There are a few things that we ought to never be surprised by. One of them is suffering. God does not abandon us in our suffering, he leads us through them.

Mass Readings from May 15, 2022:

Acts 14:21-27

Psalms 145:8-13

Revelation 21:1-5

John 13:31-35

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Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter.

The best you on the worst day of your life.

There are a few things that we ought to never be surprised by. One of them is suffering. God does not abandon us in our suffering, he leads us through them.

Mass Readings from May 15, 2022:

Acts 14:21-27

Psalms 145:8-13

Revelation 21:1-5

John 13:31-35

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/62021 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-529318356485352676 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are times when we do everything God has asked us to do…and we still find ourselves in the midst of a storm. In those moments, we are called to run into the storm, confident that God is in the storm. 18:29 no <p>Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>God is in the storm.</p> <p>There are times when we do everything God has asked us to do…and we still find ourselves in the midst of a storm. In those moments, we are called to resist resentment and embrace courage. In those moments, we are called to run into the storm, confident that God is in the storm.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from June 20, 2021:</dt> <dt> Ezekiel 17:22-24</dt> <dt> Psalms 92:2-3, 13-16</dt> <dt>2 Corinthians 5:6-10</dt> <p>Mark 4:26-34</p> </dl> Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

God is in the storm.

There are times when we do everything God has asked us to do…and we still find ourselves in the midst of a storm. In those moments, we are called to resist resentment and embrace courage. In those moments, we are called to run into the storm, confident that God is in the storm.

Mass Readings from June 20, 2021:

Ezekiel 17:22-24

Psalms 92:2-3, 13-16

2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Mark 4:26-34

]]> Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

God is in the storm.

There are times when we do everything God has asked us to do…and we still find ourselves in the midst of a storm. In those moments, we are called to resist resentment and embrace courage. In those moments, we are called to run into the storm, confident that God is in the storm.

Mass Readings from June 20, 2021:

Ezekiel 17:22-24

Psalms 92:2-3, 13-16

2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Mark 4:26-34

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/21620 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-552793812809096485 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0600 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Sermon on the Mount reveals the truth about our hearts: we need the Law. But God wants us to be free from the Law. Not by abolishing the Law, but by making our hearts like His. 28:45 no <p>Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>God wants you to have a heart like His.</p> <p>The Sermon on the Mount reveals the truth about our hearts: we need the Law. But God wants us to be free from the Law. Not by abolishing the Law, but by making our hearts like His. We can let Him do this by taking responsibility, taking action, and taking hold of the strength He offers.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from February 16, 2020:</dt> <dt> Sirach 15:15-20</dt> <dt> Psalms 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34</dt> <dt>1 Corinthians 2:6-10</dt> <p>Matthew 5:17-37</p> </dl> Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

God wants you to have a heart like His.

The Sermon on the Mount reveals the truth about our hearts: we need the Law. But God wants us to be free from the Law. Not by abolishing the Law, but by making our hearts like His. We can let Him do this by taking responsibility, taking action, and taking hold of the strength He offers.

Mass Readings from February 16, 2020:

Sirach 15:15-20

Psalms 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34

1 Corinthians 2:6-10

Matthew 5:17-37

]]> Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

God wants you to have a heart like His.

The Sermon on the Mount reveals the truth about our hearts: we need the Law. But God wants us to be free from the Law. Not by abolishing the Law, but by making our hearts like His. We can let Him do this by taking responsibility, taking action, and taking hold of the strength He offers.

Mass Readings from February 16, 2020:

Sirach 15:15-20

Psalms 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34

1 Corinthians 2:6-10

Matthew 5:17-37

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/33119 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-4751079163621643084 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension 22:24 no <p>Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent.</p> <p>We have different experiences, but the same enemy.</p> <p>While all of us struggle with different sins and temptations, we all ultimately have the same enemy: pride. Pride is a chameleon and can disguise itself in many different ways. Ultimately, pride will work to keep you holding onto something other than God and to remain outside the Father’s house. Telling the truth…and hearing the Father’s voice…is the way to let go of what we cling to and come inside.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from March 31, 2019:</dt> <dt> Joshua 5:9-12</dt> <dt> Psalms 34:2-7</dt> <dt>2 Corinthians 5:17-21</dt> <p>Luke 15:1-3, 11-32</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/behind-enemy-lines-let-go...and-come-inside.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent.

We have different experiences, but the same enemy.

While all of us struggle with different sins and temptations, we all ultimately have the same enemy: pride. Pride is a chameleon and can disguise itself in many different ways. Ultimately, pride will work to keep you holding onto something other than God and to remain outside the Father’s house. Telling the truth…and hearing the Father’s voice…is the way to let go of what we cling to and come inside.

Mass Readings from March 31, 2019:

Joshua 5:9-12

Psalms 34:2-7

2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

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Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent.

We have different experiences, but the same enemy.

While all of us struggle with different sins and temptations, we all ultimately have the same enemy: pride. Pride is a chameleon and can disguise itself in many different ways. Ultimately, pride will work to keep you holding onto something other than God and to remain outside the Father’s house. Telling the truth…and hearing the Father’s voice…is the way to let go of what we cling to and come inside.

Mass Readings from March 31, 2019:

Joshua 5:9-12

Psalms 34:2-7

2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

Download the Homily Study

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