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    <title>Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz - Episodes Tagged with “Fasting”</title>
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    <description>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. 
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    <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
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    <itunes:summary>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. 
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  <title>05/15/22 Do Not Be Shocked</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. The best you on the worst day of your life. There are a few things that we ought to never be surprised by. One of them is suffering. God does not abandon us in our suffering, he leads us through them.</itunes:subtitle>
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&lt;dt&gt; Mass Readings from May 15, 2022:&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dt&gt; Acts 14:21-27&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dt&gt; Psalms 145:8-13&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;Revelation 21:1-5&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;John 13:31-35&lt;/dt&gt; 
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  <title>09/12/21 Not Mine</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 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.</itunes:subtitle>
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&lt;dt&gt; Mass Readings from September 12, 2021:&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dt&gt; Isaiah 50:5-9&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dt&gt; Psalms 116:1-6, 8-9&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;James 2:14-18&lt;/dt&gt; &lt;p&gt;Mark 8:27-35&lt;/p&gt;
 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>Faith must be lived, not merely believed.</p> <p>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.</p><dl style="margin : 0; padding-top:0;"><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Mass Readings from September 12, 2021:</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Isaiah 50:5-9</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Psalms 116:1-6, 8-9</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;">James 2:14-18</dt> <p margin: 0;>Mark 8:27-35</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>Faith must be lived, not merely believed.</p> <p>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.</p><dl style="margin : 0; padding-top:0;"><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Mass Readings from September 12, 2021:</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Isaiah 50:5-9</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Psalms 116:1-6, 8-9</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;">James 2:14-18</dt> <p margin: 0;>Mark 8:27-35</p>]]>
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  <title>02/21/21 To The Heart: Untamed and Untamable</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. Often, we might find is easier to trust God if He were a “tame god”, but He is not. This Lent, our invitation is to not only trust in God’s mercy, but also in His justice.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>19:58</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Homily from the First Sunday of Lent.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;God is not safe, but He is good.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Trust is a challenge for all of us. Trust in God is a battle that every person faces at some point in their lives. Often, we might find is easier to trust God if He were a “tame god”, but He is not. This Lent, our invitation is to not only trust in God’s mercy, but also in His justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;dl&gt;
&lt;dt&gt; Mass Readings from February 21, 2021:&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dt&gt; Genesis 9:8-15&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dt&gt; Psalms 25:4-9&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;1 Peter 3:18-22&lt;/dt&gt; &lt;p&gt;Mark 1:12-15&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/to-the-heart-untamed-and-untamable.pdf"&gt;Download the Homily Study&lt;/a&gt; 
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    <![CDATA[<p><p>Homily from the First Sunday of Lent.</p> <p>God is not safe, but He is good.</p> <p>Trust is a challenge for all of us. Trust in God is a battle that every person faces at some point in their lives. Often, we might find is easier to trust God if He were a “tame god”, but He is not. This Lent, our invitation is to not only trust in God’s mercy, but also in His justice.</p><dl style="margin : 0; padding-top:0;"><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Mass Readings from February 21, 2021:</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Genesis 9:8-15</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Psalms 25:4-9</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;">1 Peter 3:18-22</dt> <p margin: 0;>Mark 1:12-15</p> <p margin: 0;><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/to-the-heart-untamed-and-untamable.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p><p>Homily from the First Sunday of Lent.</p> <p>God is not safe, but He is good.</p> <p>Trust is a challenge for all of us. Trust in God is a battle that every person faces at some point in their lives. Often, we might find is easier to trust God if He were a “tame god”, but He is not. This Lent, our invitation is to not only trust in God’s mercy, but also in His justice.</p><dl style="margin : 0; padding-top:0;"><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Mass Readings from February 21, 2021:</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Genesis 9:8-15</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Psalms 25:4-9</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;">1 Peter 3:18-22</dt> <p margin: 0;>Mark 1:12-15</p> <p margin: 0;><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/to-the-heart-untamed-and-untamable.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a></p>]]>
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  <title>02/26/20 He Sees. He Cares. </title>
  <link>https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/22620</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Homily from Ash Wednesday. We all desire to be heard and seen...to know we matter. Jesus reveals that even your actions in secret are known by the Father and they matter to Him.</itunes:subtitle>
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&lt;dt&gt; Mass Readings from February 26, 2020:&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dt&gt; Joel 2:12-18&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dt&gt; Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-14, 17&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2&lt;/dt&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18&lt;/p&gt;  
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    <![CDATA[<p>Homily from Ash Wednesday.</p> <p>Your Father sees you. Your Father hears you.</p> <p>We all desire to be heard and seen...to know we matter. Jesus reveals that even your actions in secret are known by the Father and they matter to Him.</p><dl style="margin : 0; padding-top:0;"><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Mass Readings from February 26, 2020:</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Joel 2:12-18</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-14, 17</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;">2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2</dt> <p margin: 0;>Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18</p> ]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Homily from Ash Wednesday.</p> <p>Your Father sees you. Your Father hears you.</p> <p>We all desire to be heard and seen...to know we matter. Jesus reveals that even your actions in secret are known by the Father and they matter to Him.</p><dl style="margin : 0; padding-top:0;"><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Mass Readings from February 26, 2020:</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Joel 2:12-18</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-14, 17</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;">2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2</dt> <p margin: 0;>Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18</p> ]]>
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  <title>03/17/19 Behind Enemy Lines: My Own Worst Enemy</title>
  <link>https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/31719</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. You have to know yourself to say no to yourself. We are in a battle, but our primary enemy is closer than we might like to imagine.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>22:35</itunes:duration>
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&lt;dt&gt; Mass Readings from March 17, 2019:&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dt&gt; Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dt&gt; Psalms 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;Philippians 3:17-4:1&lt;/dt&gt; &lt;p&gt;Luke 9:28-36&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/behind-enemy-lines-your-own-worst-enemy.pdf"&gt;Download the Homily Study&lt;/a&gt; 
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    <![CDATA[<p><p>Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent.</p> <p>You have to know yourself to say no to yourself.</p> <p>We are in a battle, but our primary enemy is closer than we might like to imagine. In order to gain true freedom and victory, we have to know this enemy and know when to say no to them.</p><dl style="margin : 0; padding-top:0;"><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Mass Readings from March 17, 2019:</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Psalms 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;">Philippians 3:17-4:1</dt> <p margin: 0;>Luke 9:28-36</p> <p margin: 0;><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/behind-enemy-lines-your-own-worst-enemy.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p><p>Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent.</p> <p>You have to know yourself to say no to yourself.</p> <p>We are in a battle, but our primary enemy is closer than we might like to imagine. In order to gain true freedom and victory, we have to know this enemy and know when to say no to them.</p><dl style="margin : 0; padding-top:0;"><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Mass Readings from March 17, 2019:</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Psalms 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;">Philippians 3:17-4:1</dt> <p margin: 0;>Luke 9:28-36</p> <p margin: 0;><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/behind-enemy-lines-your-own-worst-enemy.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a></p>]]>
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