Loyalty is a force that conquers time.

The essence of a eulogy virtue is character. Not merely who people think you are, but who you actually are. A person of character does what they said they would do…despite changing feelings or circumstances. This is loyalty.

Mass Readings from September 4, 2022:

Wisdom 9:13-18

Psalms 90:3-6, 12-14, 17

Philemon 9-10, 12-17

Luke 14:25-33

]]> Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Loyalty is a force that conquers time.

The essence of a eulogy virtue is character. Not merely who people think you are, but who you actually are. A person of character does what they said they would do…despite changing feelings or circumstances. This is loyalty.

Mass Readings from September 4, 2022:

Wisdom 9:13-18

Psalms 90:3-6, 12-14, 17

Philemon 9-10, 12-17

Luke 14:25-33

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/81422 d59d1756-1c6b-45a9-8175-87a26606378a Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Every one of us is in the middle of the race of our lives. God has called us and brought us here, even when there is no victory in sight and even when victory is not possible. But God will always give whatever we need to finish the race. 20:05 no <p>Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>Sometimes God gives the victory and sometimes God gives what we need to finish the race.</p> <p>Every one of us is in the middle of the race of our lives. God has called us and brought us here, even when there is no victory in sight and even when victory is not possible. But God will always give whatever we need to finish the race.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from August 14, 2022:</dt> <dt> Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10</dt> <dt> Psalms 40:2-4, 18</dt> <dt>Hebrews 12:1-4</dt> <p>Luke 12:49-53</p> </dl> 1992summer olympics400 meter dashDerek RedmondGodgoodsufferingdepressionanxietywhere is God in suffering?Jeremiah 38:4-6,8-10missionstoryprophetJeremiahMajor Biblical Figures-Jeremiahsometimes he gives us what we need to finish the racegive us what we wantwhat we needst. mark ji tianxiang Ironmantrustperseverancecharacterpurposelifewhat is the meaning of life? Trust, Perseverance, Character, Hebrews 12:1-13, Jeremiah 38:4-6,8-10, Suffering, Anxiety, Depression, Where is God in Suffering? Saint Mark Ji Tianxiang, Major Biblical Figures-Jeremiah, What is the Meaning of Life? Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Sometimes God gives the victory and sometimes God gives what we need to finish the race.

Every one of us is in the middle of the race of our lives. God has called us and brought us here, even when there is no victory in sight and even when victory is not possible. But God will always give whatever we need to finish the race.

Mass Readings from August 14, 2022:

Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10

Psalms 40:2-4, 18

Hebrews 12:1-4

Luke 12:49-53

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

Sometimes God gives the victory and sometimes God gives what we need to finish the race.

Every one of us is in the middle of the race of our lives. God has called us and brought us here, even when there is no victory in sight and even when victory is not possible. But God will always give whatever we need to finish the race.

Mass Readings from August 14, 2022:

Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10

Psalms 40:2-4, 18

Hebrews 12:1-4

Luke 12:49-53

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/73122 e051db75-21e1-4ebf-84f9-4344c45baaa5 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Time and Death make most of what we live for hevel. 27:49 no <p>Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>Time and Death make most of what we live for hevel.</p> <p>We are preoccupied with "done", but we are simultaneously addicted to asking "then what?". The wisdom of Ecclesiastes notes that so much of what we live for is impermanent, passing, or meaningless. Yet Jesus reveals that there is a real meaning and a real hope.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from July 31, 2022:</dt> <dt> Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23</dt> <dt> Psalms 90:3-6, 12-14 and 17</dt> <dt>Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11</dt> <p>Luke 12:13-21</p> </dl> Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Time and Death make most of what we live for hevel.

We are preoccupied with "done", but we are simultaneously addicted to asking "then what?". The wisdom of Ecclesiastes notes that so much of what we live for is impermanent, passing, or meaningless. Yet Jesus reveals that there is a real meaning and a real hope.

Mass Readings from July 31, 2022:

Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23

Psalms 90:3-6, 12-14 and 17

Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11

Luke 12:13-21

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

Time and Death make most of what we live for hevel.

We are preoccupied with "done", but we are simultaneously addicted to asking "then what?". The wisdom of Ecclesiastes notes that so much of what we live for is impermanent, passing, or meaningless. Yet Jesus reveals that there is a real meaning and a real hope.

Mass Readings from July 31, 2022:

Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23

Psalms 90:3-6, 12-14 and 17

Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11

Luke 12:13-21

]]> 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

]]> 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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