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

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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/5921 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-8047301742110067165 Mon, 10 May 2021 12:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Joy is rooted in confidence and comes as a consequence. We can choose joy only insofar as we can choose the source of our joy. 19:14 no <p>Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter.</p> <p>Joy is rooted in confidence and comes as a consequence.</p> <p>We can choose joy only insofar as we can choose the source of our joy. Joy comes as a consequence; it is a fruit. And the depth and permanence of our joy is only going to be as deep and long lasting as what we place our confidence in. Only when we surrender to the love of God can we have a joy that is deeper and more permanent than any amount of suffering that comes from life.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from May 9, 2021:</dt> <dt> Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48</dt> <dt> Psalms 98:1-4</dt> <dt>1 John 4:7-10</dt> <p>John 15:9-17</p> </dl> Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter.

Joy is rooted in confidence and comes as a consequence.

We can choose joy only insofar as we can choose the source of our joy. Joy comes as a consequence; it is a fruit. And the depth and permanence of our joy is only going to be as deep and long lasting as what we place our confidence in. Only when we surrender to the love of God can we have a joy that is deeper and more permanent than any amount of suffering that comes from life.

Mass Readings from May 9, 2021:

Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48

Psalms 98:1-4

1 John 4:7-10

John 15:9-17

]]> Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter.

Joy is rooted in confidence and comes as a consequence.

We can choose joy only insofar as we can choose the source of our joy. Joy comes as a consequence; it is a fruit. And the depth and permanence of our joy is only going to be as deep and long lasting as what we place our confidence in. Only when we surrender to the love of God can we have a joy that is deeper and more permanent than any amount of suffering that comes from life.

Mass Readings from May 9, 2021:

Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48

Psalms 98:1-4

1 John 4:7-10

John 15:9-17

]]> 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/122020 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-5959428973892255445 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0600 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Silence magnifies and waiting purifies. The chance to wait in silence is often given by God to serve a purpose...above all to change our faith into something new. 20:53 no <p>Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent.</p> <p>Silence magnifies and waiting purifies.</p> <p>Waiting is not meant to be wasted. The chance to wait in silence is often given by God to serve a purpose...above all to change our faith into something new.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from December 20, 2020:</dt> <dt> 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16</dt> <dt> Psalms 89:2-5, 27, 29</dt> <dt>Romans 16:25-27</dt> <p>Luke 1:26-38</p> </dl> Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent.

Silence magnifies and waiting purifies.

Waiting is not meant to be wasted. The chance to wait in silence is often given by God to serve a purpose...above all to change our faith into something new.

Mass Readings from December 20, 2020:

2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16

Psalms 89:2-5, 27, 29

Romans 16:25-27

Luke 1:26-38

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Silence magnifies and waiting purifies.

Waiting is not meant to be wasted. The chance to wait in silence is often given by God to serve a purpose...above all to change our faith into something new.

Mass Readings from December 20, 2020:

2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16

Psalms 89:2-5, 27, 29

Romans 16:25-27

Luke 1:26-38

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/8920 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-1202865843417649469 Sun, 09 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is one thing to start walking. It is another thing to keep walking. Distraction is anything that takes our focus away from where it needs to be. 18:25 no <p>Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>It is one thing to start walking. It is another thing to keep walking.</p> <p>Distraction is anything that takes our focus away from where it needs to be.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from August 9, 2020:</dt> <dt> 1 Kings 19:9, 11-13</dt> <dt> Psalms 85:9-12, 13-14</dt> <dt>Romans 9:1-5</dt> <p>Matthew 14:22-33</p> </dl> Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

It is one thing to start walking. It is another thing to keep walking.

Distraction is anything that takes our focus away from where it needs to be.

Mass Readings from August 9, 2020:

1 Kings 19:9, 11-13

Psalms 85:9-12, 13-14

Romans 9:1-5

Matthew 14:22-33

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

It is one thing to start walking. It is another thing to keep walking.

Distraction is anything that takes our focus away from where it needs to be.

Mass Readings from August 9, 2020:

1 Kings 19:9, 11-13

Psalms 85:9-12, 13-14

Romans 9:1-5

Matthew 14:22-33

]]> 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/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/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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