Faith must be lived, not merely believed.

It is wise to take responsibility for one’s own time, resources, and family. And yet, we must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by God. This demands faith. Real faith is more than belief, but involves renunciation of any claim we might have on our lives in favor of the absolute claim Jesus has on every aspect of our lives.

Mass Readings from September 12, 2021:

Isaiah 50:5-9

Psalms 116:1-6, 8-9

James 2:14-18

Mark 8:27-35

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Faith must be lived, not merely believed.

It is wise to take responsibility for one’s own time, resources, and family. And yet, we must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by God. This demands faith. Real faith is more than belief, but involves renunciation of any claim we might have on our lives in favor of the absolute claim Jesus has on every aspect of our lives.

Mass Readings from September 12, 2021:

Isaiah 50:5-9

Psalms 116:1-6, 8-9

James 2:14-18

Mark 8:27-35

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/82221 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-9841658535970683 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. The temptation to create a God in our own image and have a church in our own image is strong: "Everything I like and nothing that I don't." 19:15 no <p>Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>Everything I like and nothing that I don't.</p> <p>The temptation to create a God in our own image and have a church in our own image is strong. But God has revealed Himself to us, which means we either choose Him…or we choose “not Him.” We don’t get to create our own personally curated version.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from August 22, 2021:</dt> <dt> Joshua 24:1-2, 15-18</dt> <dt> Psalms 34:2-3, 16-21</dt> <dt>Ephesians 5:21-32</dt> <p>John 6:60-69</p> </dl> Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Everything I like and nothing that I don't.

The temptation to create a God in our own image and have a church in our own image is strong. But God has revealed Himself to us, which means we either choose Him…or we choose “not Him.” We don’t get to create our own personally curated version.

Mass Readings from August 22, 2021:

Joshua 24:1-2, 15-18

Psalms 34:2-3, 16-21

Ephesians 5:21-32

John 6:60-69

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Everything I like and nothing that I don't.

The temptation to create a God in our own image and have a church in our own image is strong. But God has revealed Himself to us, which means we either choose Him…or we choose “not Him.” We don’t get to create our own personally curated version.

Mass Readings from August 22, 2021:

Joshua 24:1-2, 15-18

Psalms 34:2-3, 16-21

Ephesians 5:21-32

John 6:60-69

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/72521 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-2197629024307872604 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Nothing given to God is wasted. The apostles asked the question, "What good are these for so many?" Yet, Jesus invited them to give what they had and to trust Him with all of it. 21:29 no <p>Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>Nothing given to God is wasted.</p> <p>The Apostles asked the question, "What good are these for so many?" Yet, Jesus invited them to give what they had and to trust Him with all of it. Jesus invites us to do the same: Give everything and know that nothing will be wasted.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from July 25, 2021:</dt> <dt> 2 Kings 4:42-44</dt> <dt> Psalms 145:10-11, 15-18</dt> <dt>Ephesians 4:1-6</dt> <p>John 6:1-15</p> </dl> Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Nothing given to God is wasted.

The Apostles asked the question, "What good are these for so many?" Yet, Jesus invited them to give what they had and to trust Him with all of it. Jesus invites us to do the same: Give everything and know that nothing will be wasted.

Mass Readings from July 25, 2021:

2 Kings 4:42-44

Psalms 145:10-11, 15-18

Ephesians 4:1-6

John 6:1-15

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Nothing given to God is wasted.

The Apostles asked the question, "What good are these for so many?" Yet, Jesus invited them to give what they had and to trust Him with all of it. Jesus invites us to do the same: Give everything and know that nothing will be wasted.

Mass Readings from July 25, 2021:

2 Kings 4:42-44

Psalms 145:10-11, 15-18

Ephesians 4:1-6

John 6:1-15

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/122720 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-2143164753289001838 Sun, 27 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0600 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Mass of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. It can be so easy for parents to feel powerless when it comes to passing on the faith to their families. But there are four powerful tools every parent can employ to help their families become holy families. 24:52 no <p>Homily from the Mass of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.</p> <p>Parents are not powerless.</p> <p>It can be so easy for parents to feel powerless when it comes to passing on the faith to their families. But there are four powerful tools every parent can employ to help their families become holy families.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from December 27, 2020:</dt> <dt> Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14</dt> <dt> Psalms 128:1-5</dt> <dt>1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20</dt> <p>Luke 2:22-40</p> </dl> Homily from the Mass of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.

Parents are not powerless.

It can be so easy for parents to feel powerless when it comes to passing on the faith to their families. But there are four powerful tools every parent can employ to help their families become holy families.

Mass Readings from December 27, 2020:

Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14

Psalms 128:1-5

1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20

Luke 2:22-40

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Parents are not powerless.

It can be so easy for parents to feel powerless when it comes to passing on the faith to their families. But there are four powerful tools every parent can employ to help their families become holy families.

Mass Readings from December 27, 2020:

Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14

Psalms 128:1-5

1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20

Luke 2:22-40

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/101820 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-4857080337182094879 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 22:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The roadmap begins with “Who”. There is one true goal in life: to be a saint. Many of us believe this, but is there a path? 24:43 no <p>Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>The roadmap begins with “Who.”</p> <p>There is one true goal in life: to be a saint. Many of us believe this, but is there a path? Without a plan, we will certainly fail to hit the goal. Without a roadmap, we will spend our time on this planet wandering as if we neither know where we are or where we are going.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from October 18, 2020:</dt> <dt> Isaiah 45:1, 4-6</dt> <dt> Psalms 96:1, 3-5, 7-10</dt> <dt>1 Thessalonians 1:1-5</dt> <p>Matthew 22:15-21</p> <p><a href="https://waitbutwhy.com/2014/05/life-weeks.html">View the "Your Life in Weeks" Chart</a> </p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/roadmap-homily-series.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

The roadmap begins with “Who.”

There is one true goal in life: to be a saint. Many of us believe this, but is there a path? Without a plan, we will certainly fail to hit the goal. Without a roadmap, we will spend our time on this planet wandering as if we neither know where we are or where we are going.

Mass Readings from October 18, 2020:

Isaiah 45:1, 4-6

Psalms 96:1, 3-5, 7-10

1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Matthew 22:15-21

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Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

The roadmap begins with “Who.”

There is one true goal in life: to be a saint. Many of us believe this, but is there a path? Without a plan, we will certainly fail to hit the goal. Without a roadmap, we will spend our time on this planet wandering as if we neither know where we are or where we are going.

Mass Readings from October 18, 2020:

Isaiah 45:1, 4-6

Psalms 96:1, 3-5, 7-10

1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Matthew 22:15-21

View the "Your Life in Weeks" Chart

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]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/82320 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-5150847120116194556 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. We can often confuse influence with importance; authority with power. Even when the world does not listen to the voice of the Church, She still has the influence and authority of Jesus. 28:18 no <p>Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>The Church has influence even when it isn’t considered important.</p> <p>We can often confuse influence with importance; authority with power. But the Church has been given the very influence and authority of Jesus Christ. Even when the world does not listen to the voice of the Church, She still has the influence and authority of Jesus.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from August 23, 2020:</dt> <dt> Isaiah 22:19-23</dt> <dt> Psalms 138:1-3, 6, 8</dt> <dt>Romans 11:33-36</dt> <p>Matthew 16:13-20</p> </dl> Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time.

The Church has influence even when it isn’t considered important.

We can often confuse influence with importance; authority with power. But the Church has been given the very influence and authority of Jesus Christ. Even when the world does not listen to the voice of the Church, She still has the influence and authority of Jesus.

Mass Readings from August 23, 2020:

Isaiah 22:19-23

Psalms 138:1-3, 6, 8

Romans 11:33-36

Matthew 16:13-20

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Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time.

The Church has influence even when it isn’t considered important.

We can often confuse influence with importance; authority with power. But the Church has been given the very influence and authority of Jesus Christ. Even when the world does not listen to the voice of the Church, She still has the influence and authority of Jesus.

Mass Readings from August 23, 2020:

Isaiah 22:19-23

Psalms 138:1-3, 6, 8

Romans 11:33-36

Matthew 16:13-20

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/52420 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-597218842205588981 Mon, 25 May 2020 13:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Ascension of the Lord. Live the reason. Return from exile is not about a change in location, it is about a change in vocation. It is less about geography and more about mission. 25:39 no <p>Homily from the Ascension of the Lord.</p> <p>Live the reason.</p> <p>Return from exile is not about a change in location, it is about a change in vocation. It is less about geography and more about mission. The goal is not Resurrection, the goal is Restoration.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from May 24, 2020:</dt> <dt> Acts 1:1-11</dt> <dt> Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9</dt> <dt>Ephesians 1:17-23</dt> <p>Matthew 28:16-20</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/exiles-restoration.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Ascension of the Lord.

Live the reason.

Return from exile is not about a change in location, it is about a change in vocation. It is less about geography and more about mission. The goal is not Resurrection, the goal is Restoration.

Mass Readings from May 24, 2020:

Acts 1:1-11

Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9

Ephesians 1:17-23

Matthew 28:16-20

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Homily from the Ascension of the Lord.

Live the reason.

Return from exile is not about a change in location, it is about a change in vocation. It is less about geography and more about mission. The goal is not Resurrection, the goal is Restoration.

Mass Readings from May 24, 2020:

Acts 1:1-11

Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9

Ephesians 1:17-23

Matthew 28:16-20

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]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/41419 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-1857206588216637399 Sun, 14 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. If I live in such a way that I merely follow the crowd, I will find myself praising Jesus on Sunday and crying out for His Crucifixion on Friday. 23:54 no <p>Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion.</p> <p>To stand for Jesus is to stand against the world.</p> <p>If I live in such a way that I merely follow the crowd, I will find myself praising Jesus on Sunday and crying out for His Crucifixion on Friday. This world is a “not friend“ of the Christian. Therefore, we must stand against the world and for Jesus.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from April 14, 2019:</dt> <dt> Isaiah 50:4-7</dt> <dt> Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24</dt> <dt>Philippians 2:6-11</dt> <p>Luke 22:14-23:56</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/behind-enemy-lines-stand.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion.

To stand for Jesus is to stand against the world.

If I live in such a way that I merely follow the crowd, I will find myself praising Jesus on Sunday and crying out for His Crucifixion on Friday. This world is a “not friend“ of the Christian. Therefore, we must stand against the world and for Jesus.

Mass Readings from April 14, 2019:

Isaiah 50:4-7

Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24

Philippians 2:6-11

Luke 22:14-23:56

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Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion.

To stand for Jesus is to stand against the world.

If I live in such a way that I merely follow the crowd, I will find myself praising Jesus on Sunday and crying out for His Crucifixion on Friday. This world is a “not friend“ of the Christian. Therefore, we must stand against the world and for Jesus.

Mass Readings from April 14, 2019:

Isaiah 50:4-7

Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24

Philippians 2:6-11

Luke 22:14-23:56

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]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/111118 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-6810250129627487965 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -0600 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Offering first-fruits reveals and increases the depth of trust. Sacrifices that are intentional, consequential, and representational have the power to transform our hearts and fill up what might be hollow worship. 29:11 no <p>Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>Offering first-fruits reveals and increases the depth of trust.</p> <p>The temptation to experience worship as hollow or empty is universal. God’s solution for our hearts is the invitation to offer Him our first-fruits. Sacrifices that are intentional, consequential, and representational have the power to transform our hearts and fill up what might be hollow worship.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from November 11, 2018:</dt> <dt> 1 Kings 17:10-16</dt> <dt> Psalms 146:7, 8-9, 9-10</dt> <dt>Hebrews 9:24-28</dt> <p>Mark 12:38-44</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/come-to-the-altar-hollow-worship.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Offering first-fruits reveals and increases the depth of trust.

The temptation to experience worship as hollow or empty is universal. God’s solution for our hearts is the invitation to offer Him our first-fruits. Sacrifices that are intentional, consequential, and representational have the power to transform our hearts and fill up what might be hollow worship.

Mass Readings from November 11, 2018:

1 Kings 17:10-16

Psalms 146:7, 8-9, 9-10

Hebrews 9:24-28

Mark 12:38-44

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Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Offering first-fruits reveals and increases the depth of trust.

The temptation to experience worship as hollow or empty is universal. God’s solution for our hearts is the invitation to offer Him our first-fruits. Sacrifices that are intentional, consequential, and representational have the power to transform our hearts and fill up what might be hollow worship.

Mass Readings from November 11, 2018:

1 Kings 17:10-16

Psalms 146:7, 8-9, 9-10

Hebrews 9:24-28

Mark 12:38-44

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