How are you fighting for Heaven?

Jesus makes it very clear that our call is to make our pursuit of Heaven exactly that: a pursuit. He is personal and practical when He tells us that each and every one of us must strive for Heaven.

Mass Readings from August 21, 2022:

Isaiah 66:18-21

Psalms 117:1, 2

Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13

Luke 13:22-30

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How are you fighting for Heaven?

Jesus makes it very clear that our call is to make our pursuit of Heaven exactly that: a pursuit. He is personal and practical when He tells us that each and every one of us must strive for Heaven.

Mass Readings from August 21, 2022:

Isaiah 66:18-21

Psalms 117:1, 2

Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13

Luke 13:22-30

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/5822 14cc5a41-b833-47c7-b95f-139969351d0f Mon, 09 May 2022 18:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. You are not abandoned. You are not alone. You are not afraid. 17:11 no <p>Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter.</p> <p>You are not abandoned. You are not alone. You are not afraid.</p> <p>Our lives are marked by stress. Not only is stress unavoidable, it is necessary. The main question is: what is our response to stress?</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from May 8, 2022:</dt> <dt> Acts 13:14, 43-52</dt> <dt> Psalms 100:1-3, 5</dt> <dt>Revelation 7:9, 14-17</dt> <p>John 10:27-30</p> </dl> Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter.

You are not abandoned. You are not alone. You are not afraid.

Our lives are marked by stress. Not only is stress unavoidable, it is necessary. The main question is: what is our response to stress?

Mass Readings from May 8, 2022:

Acts 13:14, 43-52

Psalms 100:1-3, 5

Revelation 7:9, 14-17

John 10:27-30

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You are not abandoned. You are not alone. You are not afraid.

Our lives are marked by stress. Not only is stress unavoidable, it is necessary. The main question is: what is our response to stress?

Mass Readings from May 8, 2022:

Acts 13:14, 43-52

Psalms 100:1-3, 5

Revelation 7:9, 14-17

John 10:27-30

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/22022 0d1f295c-31ba-408d-a318-44992023a996 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0600 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Vulnerability is having enough courage and self-possession to let life in. The fear of being vulnerable does not have to define our lives. 20:39 no <p>Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>Vulnerability is having enough courage and self-possession to let life in.</p> <p>All of our fears stem from the fact that we are woundable. We care about rejection, inadequacy, and the future because we know that all of those things have the potential to hurt us, But the fear of being vulnerable does not have to define our lives.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from February 20, 2022:</dt> <dt> 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23</dt> <dt> Psalms 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13</dt> <dt>1 Corinthians 15:45-49</dt> <p>Luke 6:27-38</p> </dl> Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Vulnerability is having enough courage and self-possession to let life in.

All of our fears stem from the fact that we are woundable. We care about rejection, inadequacy, and the future because we know that all of those things have the potential to hurt us, But the fear of being vulnerable does not have to define our lives.

Mass Readings from February 20, 2022:

1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23

Psalms 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13

1 Corinthians 15:45-49

Luke 6:27-38

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Vulnerability is having enough courage and self-possession to let life in.

All of our fears stem from the fact that we are woundable. We care about rejection, inadequacy, and the future because we know that all of those things have the potential to hurt us, But the fear of being vulnerable does not have to define our lives.

Mass Readings from February 20, 2022:

1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23

Psalms 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13

1 Corinthians 15:45-49

Luke 6:27-38

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/112821 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-43330586917314658 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 21:00:00 -0600 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. Two things are clear about the inn at Bethlehem: Love Incarnate showed up and there was no room for Him. Too often, we want to love the way we have been created to love. But we find ourselves incapable of loving this way. 19:56 no <p>Homily from the First Sunday of Advent.</p> <p>Two things are clear about the inn at Bethlehem: Love Incarnate showed up and there was no room for Him.</p> <p>Too often, we want to love the way we have been created to love. But we find ourselves incapable of loving this way. Not because we aren't willing or because we don't want to...but because our lives are simply too full. We have no room to love.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from November 28th, 2021:</dt> <dt> Jeremiah 33:14-16</dt> <dt> Psalms 25:4-5, 8-10, 14</dt> <dt>1 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2</dt> <p>Luke 21:25-28, 34-36</p> </dl> Homily from the First Sunday of Advent.

Two things are clear about the inn at Bethlehem: Love Incarnate showed up and there was no room for Him.

Too often, we want to love the way we have been created to love. But we find ourselves incapable of loving this way. Not because we aren't willing or because we don't want to...but because our lives are simply too full. We have no room to love.

Mass Readings from November 28th, 2021:

Jeremiah 33:14-16

Psalms 25:4-5, 8-10, 14

1 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2

Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

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Two things are clear about the inn at Bethlehem: Love Incarnate showed up and there was no room for Him.

Too often, we want to love the way we have been created to love. But we find ourselves incapable of loving this way. Not because we aren't willing or because we don't want to...but because our lives are simply too full. We have no room to love.

Mass Readings from November 28th, 2021:

Jeremiah 33:14-16

Psalms 25:4-5, 8-10, 14

1 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2

Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

]]> 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/41821 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-6700571012581186127 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. It is possible to say "I believe" and not be a witness. But it is also possible to not see a miracle and still bear witness to Christ by how we live, what we choose, and what we love. 17:00 no <p>Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter.</p> <p>It is possible to see the miracle and to not be a witness.</p> <p>It is possible to encounter God and go back to the same life. It is possible to live as if the miracle had never happened. It is possible to say "I believe" and not be a witness. But it is also possible to not see a miracle and still bear witness to Christ by how we live, what we choose, and what we love.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from April 18, 2021:</dt> <dt> Acts 3:13-15, 17-19</dt> <dt> Psalms 4:2, 4, 7-9</dt> <dt>1 John 2:1-5</dt> <p>Luke 24:35-48</p> </dl> Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter.

It is possible to see the miracle and to not be a witness.

It is possible to encounter God and go back to the same life. It is possible to live as if the miracle had never happened. It is possible to say "I believe" and not be a witness. But it is also possible to not see a miracle and still bear witness to Christ by how we live, what we choose, and what we love.

Mass Readings from April 18, 2021:

Acts 3:13-15, 17-19

Psalms 4:2, 4, 7-9

1 John 2:1-5

Luke 24:35-48

]]> Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter.

It is possible to see the miracle and to not be a witness.

It is possible to encounter God and go back to the same life. It is possible to live as if the miracle had never happened. It is possible to say "I believe" and not be a witness. But it is also possible to not see a miracle and still bear witness to Christ by how we live, what we choose, and what we love.

Mass Readings from April 18, 2021:

Acts 3:13-15, 17-19

Psalms 4:2, 4, 7-9

1 John 2:1-5

Luke 24:35-48

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/2721 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-3420607439747408721 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -0600 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. In both good times and bad, Jesus is Lord and He loves the person in a desperate situation and the person in a bright situation. 19:18 no <p>Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>Good times don’t last…and neither do bad times.</p> <p>One of the many things that life teaches us is that life is always changing. To grow is to change. There are times that are good and there are times that are bad. All of us go through good times and bad times and neither of them are permanent. In both good times and bad, Jesus is Lord and He loves the person in a desperate situation and the person in a bright situation.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from February 07, 2021:</dt> <dt> Job 7:1-4, 6-7</dt> <dt> Psalms 147:1-6</dt> <dt>1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23</dt> <p>Mark 1:29-39</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/hindsight-20_20_-in-good-times-and-in-bad.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Good times don’t last…and neither do bad times.

One of the many things that life teaches us is that life is always changing. To grow is to change. There are times that are good and there are times that are bad. All of us go through good times and bad times and neither of them are permanent. In both good times and bad, Jesus is Lord and He loves the person in a desperate situation and the person in a bright situation.

Mass Readings from February 07, 2021:

Job 7:1-4, 6-7

Psalms 147:1-6

1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23

Mark 1:29-39

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Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Good times don’t last…and neither do bad times.

One of the many things that life teaches us is that life is always changing. To grow is to change. There are times that are good and there are times that are bad. All of us go through good times and bad times and neither of them are permanent. In both good times and bad, Jesus is Lord and He loves the person in a desperate situation and the person in a bright situation.

Mass Readings from February 07, 2021:

Job 7:1-4, 6-7

Psalms 147:1-6

1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23

Mark 1:29-39

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]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/81620 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-1529586228044382141 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Faith can only become great when it is tested. What kind of faith do you want? Faith that makes a difference because it is lived out is the only kind of faith that matters. 22:17 no <p>Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>Faith can only become great when it is tested.</p> <p>What kind of faith do you want? Faith that makes a difference because it is lived out is the only kind of faith that matters.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from August 16, 2020:</dt> <dt> Isaiah 56:1, 6-7</dt> <dt> Psalms 67:2-3, 5-6, 8</dt> <dt>Romans 11:13-15, 29-32</dt> <p>&gt;Matthew 15:21-28</p> </dl> Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Faith can only become great when it is tested.

What kind of faith do you want? Faith that makes a difference because it is lived out is the only kind of faith that matters.

Mass Readings from August 16, 2020:

Isaiah 56:1, 6-7

Psalms 67:2-3, 5-6, 8

Romans 11:13-15, 29-32

>Matthew 15:21-28

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Faith can only become great when it is tested.

What kind of faith do you want? Faith that makes a difference because it is lived out is the only kind of faith that matters.

Mass Readings from August 16, 2020:

Isaiah 56:1, 6-7

Psalms 67:2-3, 5-6, 8

Romans 11:13-15, 29-32

>Matthew 15:21-28

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/112419 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-7988624678618136056 Sun, 24 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0600 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. It is easy to feel forgotten and forsaken…even by God. But God notices, loves, and remembers you. 25:59 no <p>Homily from the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.</p> <p>Jesus loves you and He hasn’t forgotten you.</p> <p>It is easy to feel forgotten and forsaken…even by God. But God notices, loves, and remembers you.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from November 24, 2019:</dt> <dt> 2 Samuel 5:1-3</dt> <dt> Psalms 122:1-5</dt> <dt>Colossians 1:12-20</dt> <p>Luke 23:35-43</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/a-king-who-remembers.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.

Jesus loves you and He hasn’t forgotten you.

It is easy to feel forgotten and forsaken…even by God. But God notices, loves, and remembers you.

Mass Readings from November 24, 2019:

2 Samuel 5:1-3

Psalms 122:1-5

Colossians 1:12-20

Luke 23:35-43

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Homily from the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.

Jesus loves you and He hasn’t forgotten you.

It is easy to feel forgotten and forsaken…even by God. But God notices, loves, and remembers you.

Mass Readings from November 24, 2019:

2 Samuel 5:1-3

Psalms 122:1-5

Colossians 1:12-20

Luke 23:35-43

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]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/12019 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-1136688828999430975 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 07:00:00 -0600 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is often very tempting to forget the heart of God. To forget that He notices us, delights in us, and rejoices in us. When the focus shifts from His love to our insufficiency and feelings of insignificance, He reminds us of the truth. 16:17 no <p>Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>God uses what we have and gives us what we need.</p> <p>It is often very tempting to forget the heart of God. To forget that He notices us, delights in us, and rejoices in us. When the focus shifts from His love to our insufficiency and feelings of insignificance, He reminds us of the truth.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from January 20, 2019:</dt> <dt> Isaiah 62:1-5</dt> <dt> Psalms 96:1-3, 7-10</dt> <dt>1 Corinthians 12:4-11</dt> <p>John 2:1-11</p> </dl> Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time.

God uses what we have and gives us what we need.

It is often very tempting to forget the heart of God. To forget that He notices us, delights in us, and rejoices in us. When the focus shifts from His love to our insufficiency and feelings of insignificance, He reminds us of the truth.

Mass Readings from January 20, 2019:

Isaiah 62:1-5

Psalms 96:1-3, 7-10

1 Corinthians 12:4-11

John 2:1-11

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God uses what we have and gives us what we need.

It is often very tempting to forget the heart of God. To forget that He notices us, delights in us, and rejoices in us. When the focus shifts from His love to our insufficiency and feelings of insignificance, He reminds us of the truth.

Mass Readings from January 20, 2019:

Isaiah 62:1-5

Psalms 96:1-3, 7-10

1 Corinthians 12:4-11

John 2:1-11

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