Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.

The first last words of Jesus reveal not just what, but Who was on His mind in the last moments of His life.

Mass Readings from March 06, 2022:

Deuteronomy 26:4-10

Psalms 91:1-2, 10-15

Romans 10:8-13

Luke 4:1-13

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Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.

The first last words of Jesus reveal not just what, but Who was on His mind in the last moments of His life.

Mass Readings from March 06, 2022:

Deuteronomy 26:4-10

Psalms 91:1-2, 10-15

Romans 10:8-13

Luke 4:1-13

]]> 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

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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/012620 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-4018429496822791039 Sun, 26 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0600 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not underestimate what God is doing when it seems like God is doing nothing. 25:57 no <p>Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>Do not underestimate what God is doing when it seems like God is doing nothing.</p> <p>There are seasons of silence, and hiddenness, and brokenness in all of our lives. These times are not just useful, they are necessary for us to become the kind of people God needs us to be.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from January 26, 2020:</dt> <dt> Isaiah 8:23-9:3</dt> <dt> Psalms 27:1, 4, 13-14</dt> <dt>1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17</dt> <p>Matthew 4:12-23</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/underestimated-silence-is-not-absence.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Do not underestimate what God is doing when it seems like God is doing nothing.

There are seasons of silence, and hiddenness, and brokenness in all of our lives. These times are not just useful, they are necessary for us to become the kind of people God needs us to be.

Mass Readings from January 26, 2020:

Isaiah 8:23-9:3

Psalms 27:1, 4, 13-14

1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17

Matthew 4:12-23

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Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Do not underestimate what God is doing when it seems like God is doing nothing.

There are seasons of silence, and hiddenness, and brokenness in all of our lives. These times are not just useful, they are necessary for us to become the kind of people God needs us to be.

Mass Readings from January 26, 2020:

Isaiah 8:23-9:3

Psalms 27:1, 4, 13-14

1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17

Matthew 4:12-23

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]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/4719 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-7783535900560259462 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 08:15:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. There is no need to fear, but there is a need to fight. Behind enemy lines, we find ourselves in a battle with the Enemy of God. But the Catholic Christian has been given the tools to engage in the fight and thrive with the strength provided by God Himself. 33:48 no <p>Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent.</p> <p>There is no need to fear, but there is a need to fight.</p> <p>Behind enemy lines, we find ourselves in a battle with the Enemy of God. Satan is real and Satan must be resisted. But the Catholic Christian has been given the tools to engage in the fight and thrive with the strength provided by God Himself.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from April 7, 2019:</dt> <dt> Isaiah 43:16-21</dt> <dt> Psalms 126:1-6</dt> <dt>Philippians 3:8-14</dt> <p>John 8:1-11</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/rivals-all-or-nothing.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent.

There is no need to fear, but there is a need to fight.

Behind enemy lines, we find ourselves in a battle with the Enemy of God. Satan is real and Satan must be resisted. But the Catholic Christian has been given the tools to engage in the fight and thrive with the strength provided by God Himself.

Mass Readings from April 7, 2019:

Isaiah 43:16-21

Psalms 126:1-6

Philippians 3:8-14

John 8:1-11

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Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent.

There is no need to fear, but there is a need to fight.

Behind enemy lines, we find ourselves in a battle with the Enemy of God. Satan is real and Satan must be resisted. But the Catholic Christian has been given the tools to engage in the fight and thrive with the strength provided by God Himself.

Mass Readings from April 7, 2019:

Isaiah 43:16-21

Psalms 126:1-6

Philippians 3:8-14

John 8:1-11

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]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/31719 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-6665241501039464755 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. You have to know yourself to say no to yourself. We are in a battle, but our primary enemy is closer than we might like to imagine. 22:35 no <p>Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent.</p> <p>You have to know yourself to say no to yourself.</p> <p>We are in a battle, but our primary enemy is closer than we might like to imagine. In order to gain true freedom and victory, we have to know this enemy and know when to say no to them.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from March 17, 2019:</dt> <dt> Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18</dt> <dt> Psalms 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14</dt> <dt>Philippians 3:17-4:1</dt> <p>Luke 9:28-36</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/behind-enemy-lines-your-own-worst-enemy.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent.

You have to know yourself to say no to yourself.

We are in a battle, but our primary enemy is closer than we might like to imagine. In order to gain true freedom and victory, we have to know this enemy and know when to say no to them.

Mass Readings from March 17, 2019:

Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18

Psalms 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14

Philippians 3:17-4:1

Luke 9:28-36

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Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent.

You have to know yourself to say no to yourself.

We are in a battle, but our primary enemy is closer than we might like to imagine. In order to gain true freedom and victory, we have to know this enemy and know when to say no to them.

Mass Readings from March 17, 2019:

Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18

Psalms 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14

Philippians 3:17-4:1

Luke 9:28-36

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]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/3619 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-3125188828883317778 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:00:00 -0600 Ascension full Ascension Homily from Ash Wednesday. Even when things are obviously broken, we can pretend that they will “fix themselves.” But Lent reminds us that we are in a battle that won’t be won unless we are ready to engage the enemy who will attack us like our Lord was attacked in the wilderness...behind enemy lines. 19:10 no <p>Homily from Ash Wednesday.</p> <p> You are in a fight; what comes next?</p> <p>For many of us, our default assumption about life is: it’s fine. Even when things are obviously broken, we can pretend that they will “fix themselves.” But Lent reminds us that we are in a battle that won’t be won unless we are ready to engage the enemy who will attack us like our Lord was attacked in the wilderness...behind enemy lines.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from March 6, 2019:</dt> <dt> Joel 2:12-18</dt> <dt> Psalms 51:3-6, 12-14</dt> <dt>Corinthians 5:20—6:2</dt> <p>Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/behind-enemy-lines.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from Ash Wednesday.

You are in a fight; what comes next?

For many of us, our default assumption about life is: it’s fine. Even when things are obviously broken, we can pretend that they will “fix themselves.” But Lent reminds us that we are in a battle that won’t be won unless we are ready to engage the enemy who will attack us like our Lord was attacked in the wilderness...behind enemy lines.

Mass Readings from March 6, 2019:

Joel 2:12-18

Psalms 51:3-6, 12-14

Corinthians 5:20—6:2

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

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Homily from Ash Wednesday.

You are in a fight; what comes next?

For many of us, our default assumption about life is: it’s fine. Even when things are obviously broken, we can pretend that they will “fix themselves.” But Lent reminds us that we are in a battle that won’t be won unless we are ready to engage the enemy who will attack us like our Lord was attacked in the wilderness...behind enemy lines.

Mass Readings from March 6, 2019:

Joel 2:12-18

Psalms 51:3-6, 12-14

Corinthians 5:20—6:2

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

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