web01.fireside.fm Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:40:15 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz - Episodes Tagged with “Cross” https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/tags/cross Thu, 14 Apr 2022 22:00:00 -0500 Every week, Catholic priest Fr. Mike Schmitz delivers powerful homilies based on the Sunday Mass Scripture readings, inviting you to live more fully as the person God created you to be. Engaging and motivating, these 20-30 minute homilies will help ground your faith, fortify your heart, and transform your life. Fr. Mike Schmitz preaches from Duluth Minnesota, where he serves as the Newman chaplain for University Minnesota Duluth’s Bulldog Catholic campus ministry. en episodic Homilies preached by Fr. Mike Schmitz, Chaplain for the University of Minnesota-Duluth Newman Catholic Campus Ministry and host of The Bible in a Year. Ascension Every week, Catholic priest Fr. Mike Schmitz delivers powerful homilies based on the Sunday Mass Scripture readings, inviting you to live more fully as the person God created you to be. Engaging and motivating, these 20-30 minute homilies will help ground your faith, fortify your heart, and transform your life. Fr. Mike Schmitz preaches from Duluth Minnesota, where he serves as the Newman chaplain for University Minnesota Duluth’s Bulldog Catholic campus ministry. no Bible in a Year, bible, year, homily, Sunday, homilies, UMD, Jesus, fathermike, Father, Mike, Schmitz, fr, mike, schmitz, father, Catholic, Fr, Father Mike Schmitz, Newman, Ascension podcasts@ascensionpress.com 04/14/22 Last Words: The Final Last Word https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/41422 720a7f35-365b-41b7-a2ee-cfbf2b008de7 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 22:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. On the cross, Jesus’ life ends with the same perspective He has had from the beginning: He trusts His Father. 17:49 no <p>Homily from the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper.</p> <p>All of Jesus’ words are summed up in one word.</p> <p>On the cross, Jesus’ life ends with the same perspective He has had from the beginning: He trusts His Father.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from April 14, 2022:</dt> <dt> Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14</dt> <dt> Psalms 116:12-13, 15-18</dt> <dt>1 Corinthians 11:23-26</dt> <p>John 13:1-15</p> </dl> Homily from the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper.

All of Jesus’ words are summed up in one word.

On the cross, Jesus’ life ends with the same perspective He has had from the beginning: He trusts His Father.

Mass Readings from April 14, 2022:
Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14
Psalms 116:12-13, 15-18
1 Corinthians 11:23-26

John 13:1-15

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All of Jesus’ words are summed up in one word.

On the cross, Jesus’ life ends with the same perspective He has had from the beginning: He trusts His Father.

Mass Readings from April 14, 2022:
Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14
Psalms 116:12-13, 15-18
1 Corinthians 11:23-26

John 13:1-15

]]> 04/03/22 Last Words: Use This. https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/4322 1e0df61b-6142-4d82-bc57-2f6792f2448c Sun, 03 Apr 2022 22:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. From the Cross, Jesus utters His last words. He thirsts for us to allow Him to forgive us. 27:37 no <p>Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent.</p> <p>Some last words have the power to define a person's life.</p> <p>From the Cross, Jesus utters His last words. He thirsts for us to allow Him to forgive us. </p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from April 3, 2022:</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> </dl> Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent.

Some last words have the power to define a person's life.

From the Cross, Jesus utters His last words. He thirsts for us to allow Him to forgive us.

Mass Readings from April 3, 2022:
Isaiah 43:16-21
Psalms 126:1-6
Philippians 3:8-14

John 8:1-11

]]> Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent.

Some last words have the power to define a person's life.

From the Cross, Jesus utters His last words. He thirsts for us to allow Him to forgive us.

Mass Readings from April 3, 2022:
Isaiah 43:16-21
Psalms 126:1-6
Philippians 3:8-14

John 8:1-11

]]> 03/27/22 Last Words: The Central Last Word https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/32722 38c4467a-979e-4744-be81-aeca476dbd28 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? This central Last Word of Jesus from the Cross is possibly the most important. 23:10 no <p>Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent.</p> <p>My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?</p> <p>This central Last Word of Jesus from the Cross is possibly the most important. He not only expresses the depths to which He enters into the consequences of sin, but the depth of His trust in the Father and the power of His sacrifice.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from March 27, 2022:</dt> <dt> Joshua 5:9, 10-12</dt> <dt> Psalms 34:2-7</dt> <dt>2 Corinthians 5:17-21</dt> <p>Luke 15:1-3, 11-32</p> </dl> Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent.

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

This central Last Word of Jesus from the Cross is possibly the most important. He not only expresses the depths to which He enters into the consequences of sin, but the depth of His trust in the Father and the power of His sacrifice.

Mass Readings from March 27, 2022:
Joshua 5:9, 10-12
Psalms 34:2-7
2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

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My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

This central Last Word of Jesus from the Cross is possibly the most important. He not only expresses the depths to which He enters into the consequences of sin, but the depth of His trust in the Father and the power of His sacrifice.

Mass Readings from March 27, 2022:
Joshua 5:9, 10-12
Psalms 34:2-7
2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

]]> 03/20/22 Last Words: Behold, Your Mother https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/32022 6b13599d-db1d-44da-aaf8-c7d4c0d8f56b Mon, 21 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. When He had virtually nothing left to give, Jesus still gave. He gave His own mother to be our mother. 23:29 no <p>Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent.</p> <p>The best gifts can be given in the worst of circumstances.</p> <p>When He had virtually nothing left to give, Jesus still gave. He gave His own mother to be our mother. The one person who knew Him most and loved Him best, Jesus entrusted to all of His beloved disciples.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from March 20, 2022:</dt> <dt> Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15</dt> <dt> Psalm 103: 1-4, 6-8, 11</dt> <dt>1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12</dt> <p>Luke 13:1-9</p> </dl> Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent.

The best gifts can be given in the worst of circumstances.

When He had virtually nothing left to give, Jesus still gave. He gave His own mother to be our mother. The one person who knew Him most and loved Him best, Jesus entrusted to all of His beloved disciples.

Mass Readings from March 20, 2022:
Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15
Psalm 103: 1-4, 6-8, 11
1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12

Luke 13:1-9

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The best gifts can be given in the worst of circumstances.

When He had virtually nothing left to give, Jesus still gave. He gave His own mother to be our mother. The one person who knew Him most and loved Him best, Jesus entrusted to all of His beloved disciples.

Mass Readings from March 20, 2022:
Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15
Psalm 103: 1-4, 6-8, 11
1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12

Luke 13:1-9

]]> 03/06/22 Last Words: The First Last Words https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/3622 01f4e8b1-92d5-45a4-b879-632f441f11fc Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0600 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. The first last words of Jesus reveal not just what, but Who was on His mind in the last moments of His life. 18:52 no <p>Homily from the First Sunday of Lent.</p> <p>Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.</p> <p>The first last words of Jesus reveal not just what, but Who was on His mind in the last moments of His life. </p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from March 06, 2022:</dt> <dt> Deuteronomy 26:4-10</dt> <dt> Psalms 91:1-2, 10-15</dt> <dt>Romans 10:8-13</dt> <p>Luke 4:1-13</p> </dl> Homily from the First Sunday of Lent.

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

]]> 02/14/21 Hindsight 20/20: The Cost https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/21421 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-3805697004534486182 Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0600 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Looking back, there are some things we could have known. But one thing is unfailingly true when seen through hindsight: every decision comes at a price and every choice has a cost. 19:50 no <p>Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>Every choice comes at a cost.</p> <p>Looking back, there are some things we could have known. And looking back, there are some things we could never have known. But one thing is unfailingly true when seen through hindsight: every decision comes at a price and every choice has a cost. Making the decision is risky, but there are things that are more important than staying safe. </p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from February 14, 2021:</dt> <dt> Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46</dt> <dt> Psalms 32:1-2, 5, 11</dt> <dt>1 Corinthians 10:31—11:1</dt> <p>Mark 1:40-45</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/hindsight-2020-the-cost.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Every choice comes at a cost.

Looking back, there are some things we could have known. And looking back, there are some things we could never have known. But one thing is unfailingly true when seen through hindsight: every decision comes at a price and every choice has a cost. Making the decision is risky, but there are things that are more important than staying safe.

Mass Readings from February 14, 2021:
Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
Psalms 32:1-2, 5, 11
1 Corinthians 10:31—11:1

Mark 1:40-45

Download the Homily Study

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Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Every choice comes at a cost.

Looking back, there are some things we could have known. And looking back, there are some things we could never have known. But one thing is unfailingly true when seen through hindsight: every decision comes at a price and every choice has a cost. Making the decision is risky, but there are things that are more important than staying safe.

Mass Readings from February 14, 2021:
Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
Psalms 32:1-2, 5, 11
1 Corinthians 10:31—11:1

Mark 1:40-45

Download the Homily Study

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