Who you are now is who you are.

Joy is the abiding sense of well-being. It is a feeling, but it is also a choice. But we do not choose joy itself. We must choose the source of joy. Love is the source of joy.

Mass Readings from September 11, 2022

Exodus 32:7-11

Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19

1 Timothy 1:12-17

Luke 15:1-32

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Who you are now is who you are.

Joy is the abiding sense of well-being. It is a feeling, but it is also a choice. But we do not choose joy itself. We must choose the source of joy. Love is the source of joy.

Mass Readings from September 11, 2022

Exodus 32:7-11

Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19

1 Timothy 1:12-17

Luke 15:1-32

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/71722 ccb32011-0faa-4420-abf3-b6b2503eda8c Mon, 18 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Feeling anxious, worried, or sorry for yourself is normal. It is also completely unhelpful. 22:14 no <p>Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>Feeling anxious, worried, or sorry for yourself is normal. It is also completely unhelpful.</p> <p>We have a problem. And the problem is that we can do the right thing in the wrong way. We can choose to serve...while feeding our worry and self-pity. We can carry our cross...while feeling anxious and sorry for ourselves. Everything comes down to one question; it is not a matter of being tough, it is a matter of trust.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from July 17, 2022:</dt> <dt> Genesis 18:1-10</dt> <dt> Psalms 15:2-5</dt> <dt>Colossians 1:24-28</dt> <p>Luke 10:38-42</p> </dl> Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Feeling anxious, worried, or sorry for yourself is normal. It is also completely unhelpful.

We have a problem. And the problem is that we can do the right thing in the wrong way. We can choose to serve...while feeding our worry and self-pity. We can carry our cross...while feeling anxious and sorry for ourselves. Everything comes down to one question; it is not a matter of being tough, it is a matter of trust.

Mass Readings from July 17, 2022:

Genesis 18:1-10

Psalms 15:2-5

Colossians 1:24-28

Luke 10:38-42

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

Feeling anxious, worried, or sorry for yourself is normal. It is also completely unhelpful.

We have a problem. And the problem is that we can do the right thing in the wrong way. We can choose to serve...while feeding our worry and self-pity. We can carry our cross...while feeling anxious and sorry for ourselves. Everything comes down to one question; it is not a matter of being tough, it is a matter of trust.

Mass Readings from July 17, 2022:

Genesis 18:1-10

Psalms 15:2-5

Colossians 1:24-28

Luke 10:38-42

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/21322 d06364e8-5a05-489a-a7c5-aaf9cde61e0d Mon, 14 Feb 2022 19:00:00 -0600 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We are called to do today what prepares us for the challenge of tomorrow. 20:47 no <p>Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>We are called to do today what prepares us for the challenge of tomorrow.</p> <p>We have become more comfortable with the "completed" past than the unknown future. Rather than desiring to launch into the challenge of the future, many of us have become paralyzed by fear of the future. When we are rooted in the Word of God each day, we become more rooted in God Himself each day. When we are rooted in the Lord, there is no room for fear of the future.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from February 13, 2022:</dt> <dt> Jeremiah 17:5-8</dt> <dt> Psalms 1:1-4, 6</dt> <dt>1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20</dt> <p>Luke 6:17, 20-26</p> </dl> David and Goliath, towards the battle line, Bible in a Year Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

We are called to do today what prepares us for the challenge of tomorrow.

We have become more comfortable with the "completed" past than the unknown future. Rather than desiring to launch into the challenge of the future, many of us have become paralyzed by fear of the future. When we are rooted in the Word of God each day, we become more rooted in God Himself each day. When we are rooted in the Lord, there is no room for fear of the future.

Mass Readings from February 13, 2022:

Jeremiah 17:5-8

Psalms 1:1-4, 6

1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20

Luke 6:17, 20-26

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

We are called to do today what prepares us for the challenge of tomorrow.

We have become more comfortable with the "completed" past than the unknown future. Rather than desiring to launch into the challenge of the future, many of us have become paralyzed by fear of the future. When we are rooted in the Word of God each day, we become more rooted in God Himself each day. When we are rooted in the Lord, there is no room for fear of the future.

Mass Readings from February 13, 2022:

Jeremiah 17:5-8

Psalms 1:1-4, 6

1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20

Luke 6:17, 20-26

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/103121 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-6174722398764644237 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. When all is lost, love God with all that's left. We are called to love God with everything. It is easier to love when we are winning, but are we able to love when we've lost? 22:43 no <p>Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>When all is lost, love God with all that's left.</p> <p>We are called to love God with everything. It is easier to love when we are winning, but are we able to love when we've lost? What if we have lost everything? When we've lost, we are most tempted to become bitter, resentful, and take back our love. But we are made to love God and we can trust God even in the midst of losing it all.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from October 31st, 2021:</dt> <dt> Deuteronomy 6:2-6</dt> <dt> Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51</dt> <dt>Hebrews 7:23-28</dt> <p>Mark 12:28-34</p> </dl> Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time.

When all is lost, love God with all that's left.

We are called to love God with everything. It is easier to love when we are winning, but are we able to love when we've lost? What if we have lost everything? When we've lost, we are most tempted to become bitter, resentful, and take back our love. But we are made to love God and we can trust God even in the midst of losing it all.

Mass Readings from October 31st, 2021:

Deuteronomy 6:2-6

Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51

Hebrews 7:23-28

Mark 12:28-34

]]> Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time.

When all is lost, love God with all that's left.

We are called to love God with everything. It is easier to love when we are winning, but are we able to love when we've lost? What if we have lost everything? When we've lost, we are most tempted to become bitter, resentful, and take back our love. But we are made to love God and we can trust God even in the midst of losing it all.

Mass Readings from October 31st, 2021:

Deuteronomy 6:2-6

Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51

Hebrews 7:23-28

Mark 12:28-34

]]> 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/81620 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-1529586228044382141 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Faith can only become great when it is tested. What kind of faith do you want? Faith that makes a difference because it is lived out is the only kind of faith that matters. 22:17 no <p>Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>Faith can only become great when it is tested.</p> <p>What kind of faith do you want? Faith that makes a difference because it is lived out is the only kind of faith that matters.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from August 16, 2020:</dt> <dt> Isaiah 56:1, 6-7</dt> <dt> Psalms 67:2-3, 5-6, 8</dt> <dt>Romans 11:13-15, 29-32</dt> <p>&gt;Matthew 15:21-28</p> </dl> Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Faith can only become great when it is tested.

What kind of faith do you want? Faith that makes a difference because it is lived out is the only kind of faith that matters.

Mass Readings from August 16, 2020:

Isaiah 56:1, 6-7

Psalms 67:2-3, 5-6, 8

Romans 11:13-15, 29-32

>Matthew 15:21-28

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

Faith can only become great when it is tested.

What kind of faith do you want? Faith that makes a difference because it is lived out is the only kind of faith that matters.

Mass Readings from August 16, 2020:

Isaiah 56:1, 6-7

Psalms 67:2-3, 5-6, 8

Romans 11:13-15, 29-32

>Matthew 15:21-28

]]> 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/62820 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-478227867918440761 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 18:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is a gift to have something to lose. Every good thing in our lives comes from Jesus. Since He is the source of everything, He must be more important than anything. 20:33 no <p>Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>It is a gift to have something to lose.</p> <p>Every good thing in our lives comes from Jesus. Since He is the source of everything, He must be more important than anything.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from June 28, 2020:</dt> <dt> 2 Kings 4:8-11,14-16</dt> <dt> Psalms 89:2-3,16-19</dt> <dt>Romans 6:3-4, 8-11</dt> <p>Matthew 10:37-42</p> </dl> Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

It is a gift to have something to lose.

Every good thing in our lives comes from Jesus. Since He is the source of everything, He must be more important than anything.

Mass Readings from June 28, 2020:

2 Kings 4:8-11,14-16

Psalms 89:2-3,16-19

Romans 6:3-4, 8-11

Matthew 10:37-42

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

It is a gift to have something to lose.

Every good thing in our lives comes from Jesus. Since He is the source of everything, He must be more important than anything.

Mass Readings from June 28, 2020:

2 Kings 4:8-11,14-16

Psalms 89:2-3,16-19

Romans 6:3-4, 8-11

Matthew 10:37-42

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/51020 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-5089230921865902429 Sun, 10 May 2020 22:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. If we are wise, we will think about the future and plan for it. And if we are even wiser, we will be able to let go of those plans when we need to. 29:37 no <p>Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter.</p> <p>Advance boldly into the shadows of uncertainty.</p> <p>If we are wise, we will think about the future and plan for it. And if we are even wiser, we will be able to let go of those plans when we need to.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from May 10, 2020:</dt> <dt> Acts 6:1-7</dt> <dt> Psalms 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19</dt> <dt>1 Peter 2:4-9</dt> <p>John 14:1-12</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/insecure-uncertain-plans.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter.

Advance boldly into the shadows of uncertainty.

If we are wise, we will think about the future and plan for it. And if we are even wiser, we will be able to let go of those plans when we need to.

Mass Readings from May 10, 2020:

Acts 6:1-7

Psalms 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19

1 Peter 2:4-9

John 14:1-12

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Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter.

Advance boldly into the shadows of uncertainty.

If we are wise, we will think about the future and plan for it. And if we are even wiser, we will be able to let go of those plans when we need to.

Mass Readings from May 10, 2020:

Acts 6:1-7

Psalms 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19

1 Peter 2:4-9

John 14:1-12

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