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

]]> 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

]]> 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

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/31322 dd8765ac-9250-49aa-927d-34696d1ec828 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. Jesus has begged for mercy for all...including the two criminals who were crucified with Him. But they did not both receive mercy. One received mercy and one rejected mercy. 25:30 no <p>Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent.</p> <p>Both men were loved. They weren't both saved.</p> <p>The second Last Word of Jesus from the Cross is missing something. Jesus has begged for mercy for all...including the two criminals who were crucified with Him. But they did not both receive mercy. One received mercy and one rejected mercy.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from March 13, 2022:</dt> <dt> Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18</dt> <dt> Psalms 27:1, 7-9, 13-14</dt> <dt>Philippians 3:17—4:1</dt> <p>Luke 9:28-36</p> </dl> Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent.

Both men were loved. They weren't both saved.

The second Last Word of Jesus from the Cross is missing something. Jesus has begged for mercy for all...including the two criminals who were crucified with Him. But they did not both receive mercy. One received mercy and one rejected mercy.

Mass Readings from March 13, 2022:

Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18

Psalms 27:1, 7-9, 13-14

Philippians 3:17—4:1

Luke 9:28-36

]]> Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent.

Both men were loved. They weren't both saved.

The second Last Word of Jesus from the Cross is missing something. Jesus has begged for mercy for all...including the two criminals who were crucified with Him. But they did not both receive mercy. One received mercy and one rejected mercy.

Mass Readings from March 13, 2022:

Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18

Psalms 27:1, 7-9, 13-14

Philippians 3:17—4:1

Luke 9:28-36

]]> 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

]]> 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

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/32121 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-2340086731067503790 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. A heart that is too soft has to be protected. A heart that is too tough can’t be touched. What good is it to have a heart that can be hurt by this world? Many choose to numb themselves rather than feel the pain of lif 22:05 no <p>Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent.</p> <p>A heart that is too soft has to be protected. A heart that is too tough can’t be touched.</p> <p>What good is it to have a heart that can be hurt by this world? Many choose to numb themselves rather than feel the pain of life. But becoming numb leaves us with a heart that is unable. Unable to feel pain but also unable to feel joy. As Christians, we are called to have a heart like the heart of Jesus: vulnerable and able.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from March 21, 2021:</dt> <dt> Jeremiah 31:31-34</dt> <dt> Psalms 51:3-4, 12-15</dt> <dt>Hebrews 5:7-9</dt> <p>John 12:20-33</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/to-the-heart-vulnerable-and-able-1.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent.

A heart that is too soft has to be protected. A heart that is too tough can’t be touched.

What good is it to have a heart that can be hurt by this world? Many choose to numb themselves rather than feel the pain of life. But becoming numb leaves us with a heart that is unable. Unable to feel pain but also unable to feel joy. As Christians, we are called to have a heart like the heart of Jesus: vulnerable and able.

Mass Readings from March 21, 2021:

Jeremiah 31:31-34

Psalms 51:3-4, 12-15

Hebrews 5:7-9

John 12:20-33

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Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent.

A heart that is too soft has to be protected. A heart that is too tough can’t be touched.

What good is it to have a heart that can be hurt by this world? Many choose to numb themselves rather than feel the pain of life. But becoming numb leaves us with a heart that is unable. Unable to feel pain but also unable to feel joy. As Christians, we are called to have a heart like the heart of Jesus: vulnerable and able.

Mass Readings from March 21, 2021:

Jeremiah 31:31-34

Psalms 51:3-4, 12-15

Hebrews 5:7-9

John 12:20-33

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]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/31421 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-8114040398397017099 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. A hidden heart is a homeless heart. Jesus has made it possible to step into the light and come home, but many choose to live outside the light...many of us live in self-imposed exile. 23:35 no <p>Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent.</p> <p>A hidden heart is a homeless heart.</p> <p>The people of Israel were brought into exile. It was imposed from the outside. But after King Cyrus game them a way home, many of them chose to live in self-imposed exile. The same is true for all of us who have been exiled by our sin and slavery to death. Jesus has made it possible to step into the light and come home, but many choose to live outside the light...many of us live in self-imposed exile.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from March 14, 2021:</dt> <dt> 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23</dt> <dt> Psalms 137:6</dt> <dt>Ephesians 2:4-10</dt> <p>John 3:14-21</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/to-the-heart-hidden-heart.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent.

A hidden heart is a homeless heart.

The people of Israel were brought into exile. It was imposed from the outside. But after King Cyrus game them a way home, many of them chose to live in self-imposed exile. The same is true for all of us who have been exiled by our sin and slavery to death. Jesus has made it possible to step into the light and come home, but many choose to live outside the light...many of us live in self-imposed exile.

Mass Readings from March 14, 2021:

2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23

Psalms 137:6

Ephesians 2:4-10

John 3:14-21

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Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent.

A hidden heart is a homeless heart.

The people of Israel were brought into exile. It was imposed from the outside. But after King Cyrus game them a way home, many of them chose to live in self-imposed exile. The same is true for all of us who have been exiled by our sin and slavery to death. Jesus has made it possible to step into the light and come home, but many choose to live outside the light...many of us live in self-imposed exile.

Mass Readings from March 14, 2021:

2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23

Psalms 137:6

Ephesians 2:4-10

John 3:14-21

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]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/3721 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-1293432101560167395 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0600 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. Is the question, “Can I trust God?” Or is the better question, “Can God trust me?" We have treacherous hearts. And yet, Jesus entrusts His Heart to ours at every Mass. 25:39 no <p>Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent.</p> <p>Is the question, “Can I trust God?” Or is the better question, “Can God trust me?"</p> <p>There is something that all of us discover about ourselves the moment we have a minute of self-reflection: we have the capacity to do the things we hate. In spite of our best efforts and sincere desires to be consistently good, we have this thing in our chests that ought not to be trusted. We have treacherous hearts. And yet, Jesus entrusts His Heart to ours at every Mass.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from March 07, 2021:</dt> <dt> Exodus 20:1-17</dt> <dt> Psalms 19:8-11</dt> <dt>1 Corinthians 1:22-25</dt> <p>John 2:13-25</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/to-the-heart-my-treacherous-heart.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent.

Is the question, “Can I trust God?” Or is the better question, “Can God trust me?"

There is something that all of us discover about ourselves the moment we have a minute of self-reflection: we have the capacity to do the things we hate. In spite of our best efforts and sincere desires to be consistently good, we have this thing in our chests that ought not to be trusted. We have treacherous hearts. And yet, Jesus entrusts His Heart to ours at every Mass.

Mass Readings from March 07, 2021:

Exodus 20:1-17

Psalms 19:8-11

1 Corinthians 1:22-25

John 2:13-25

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Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent.

Is the question, “Can I trust God?” Or is the better question, “Can God trust me?"

There is something that all of us discover about ourselves the moment we have a minute of self-reflection: we have the capacity to do the things we hate. In spite of our best efforts and sincere desires to be consistently good, we have this thing in our chests that ought not to be trusted. We have treacherous hearts. And yet, Jesus entrusts His Heart to ours at every Mass.

Mass Readings from March 07, 2021:

Exodus 20:1-17

Psalms 19:8-11

1 Corinthians 1:22-25

John 2:13-25

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]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/22821 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-8749798868551292910 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0600 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. Often, what holds us back from action is a lack of knowing why. But what if there is a better question than “why?”? What if the adventure of obedience means asking “how?”? 21:01 no <p>Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent.</p> <p>Obedience precedes understanding.</p> <p>We are made for adventure. But adventure means mystery and uncertainty. Often, what holds us back from action is a lack of knowing why. But what if there is a better question than “why?”? What if the adventure of obedience means asking “how?”?</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from February 28, 2021:</dt> <dt> Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18</dt> <dt> Psalms 116:10, 15-17, 18-19</dt> <dt>Romans 8:31-34</dt> <p>Mark 9:2-10</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/to-the-heart-the-adventure-of-obedience.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent.

Obedience precedes understanding.

We are made for adventure. But adventure means mystery and uncertainty. Often, what holds us back from action is a lack of knowing why. But what if there is a better question than “why?”? What if the adventure of obedience means asking “how?”?

Mass Readings from February 28, 2021:

Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18

Psalms 116:10, 15-17, 18-19

Romans 8:31-34

Mark 9:2-10

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Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent.

Obedience precedes understanding.

We are made for adventure. But adventure means mystery and uncertainty. Often, what holds us back from action is a lack of knowing why. But what if there is a better question than “why?”? What if the adventure of obedience means asking “how?”?

Mass Readings from February 28, 2021:

Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18

Psalms 116:10, 15-17, 18-19

Romans 8:31-34

Mark 9:2-10

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]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/22121 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-8201189370933321989 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -0600 Ascension full Ascension 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. 19:58 no <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> <dt> Mass Readings from February 21, 2021:</dt> <dt> Genesis 9:8-15</dt> <dt> Psalms 25:4-9</dt> <dt>1 Peter 3:18-22</dt> <p>Mark 1:12-15</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/to-the-heart-untamed-and-untamable.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the First Sunday of Lent.

God is not safe, but He is good.

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.

Mass Readings from February 21, 2021:

Genesis 9:8-15

Psalms 25:4-9

1 Peter 3:18-22

Mark 1:12-15

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Homily from the First Sunday of Lent.

God is not safe, but He is good.

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.

Mass Readings from February 21, 2021:

Genesis 9:8-15

Psalms 25:4-9

1 Peter 3:18-22

Mark 1:12-15

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]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/21721 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-6823834574349151586 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0600 Ascension full Ascension Homily from Ash Wednesday. We are often tempted to run away from God and from difficult moments in life. But to choose to embrace this moment is to choose to embrace the Lord and His Providence. 8:53 no <p>Homily from Ash Wednesday.</p> <p>Return to the Lord with your whole heart.</p> <p>We are often tempted to run away from God and from difficult moments in life. We might even be tempted to escape from all that has been taken from us over the past year. But to choose to embrace this moment is to choose to embrace the Lord and His Providence.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from February 17, 2021:</dt> <dt> Joel 2:12-18</dt> <dt> Psalms 51:3-6, 12-13, 14 and 17</dt> <dt>2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2</dt> <p>Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18</p> </dl> Homily from Ash Wednesday.

Return to the Lord with your whole heart.

We are often tempted to run away from God and from difficult moments in life. We might even be tempted to escape from all that has been taken from us over the past year. But to choose to embrace this moment is to choose to embrace the Lord and His Providence.

Mass Readings from February 17, 2021:

Joel 2:12-18

Psalms 51:3-6, 12-13, 14 and 17

2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

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Return to the Lord with your whole heart.

We are often tempted to run away from God and from difficult moments in life. We might even be tempted to escape from all that has been taken from us over the past year. But to choose to embrace this moment is to choose to embrace the Lord and His Providence.

Mass Readings from February 17, 2021:

Joel 2:12-18

Psalms 51:3-6, 12-13, 14 and 17

2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/32920 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-2076865408465834746 Sun, 29 Mar 2020 17:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Jesus is the God of the Broken Heart. Suffering, sickness, and death are devastating: but a broken heart is still home in Jesus’ Heart. 31:03 no <p>Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent.</p> <p>Jesus is the God of the Broken Heart.</p> <p>Suffering, sickness, and death are devastating. But nothing is worse than losing one’s heart. A broken heart is still home in Jesus’ Heart.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from March 29, 2020:</dt> <dt> Ezekiel 37:12-14</dt> <dt>Psalms 130:1-8</dt> <dt>Romans 8:8-11</dt> <p>John 11:1-45</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/un-done-broken-not-lost.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent.

Jesus is the God of the Broken Heart.

Suffering, sickness, and death are devastating. But nothing is worse than losing one’s heart. A broken heart is still home in Jesus’ Heart.

Mass Readings from March 29, 2020:

Ezekiel 37:12-14

Psalms 130:1-8

Romans 8:8-11

John 11:1-45

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Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent.

Jesus is the God of the Broken Heart.

Suffering, sickness, and death are devastating. But nothing is worse than losing one’s heart. A broken heart is still home in Jesus’ Heart.

Mass Readings from March 29, 2020:

Ezekiel 37:12-14

Psalms 130:1-8

Romans 8:8-11

John 11:1-45

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]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/32220 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-1303405825382301352 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. God made this world good, but He did not make it unbreakable. This world has come undone, and our sickness and suffering reveals the deeper ways our hearts have come undone. 25:52 no <p>Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent.</p> <p>Real suffering in this world reveals the deeper part of us that has come undone.</p> <p>God made this world good, but He did not make it unbreakable. This world has come undone, and our sickness and suffering reveals the deeper ways our hearts have come undone.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from March 22, 2020:</dt> <dt> 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13</dt> <dt> Psalms 23: 1-6</dt> <dt>Ephesians 5:8-14</dt> <p>John 9:1-41</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/un-done-god-shows-up.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent.

Real suffering in this world reveals the deeper part of us that has come undone.

God made this world good, but He did not make it unbreakable. This world has come undone, and our sickness and suffering reveals the deeper ways our hearts have come undone.

Mass Readings from March 22, 2020:

1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13

Psalms 23: 1-6

Ephesians 5:8-14

John 9:1-41

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Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent.

Real suffering in this world reveals the deeper part of us that has come undone.

God made this world good, but He did not make it unbreakable. This world has come undone, and our sickness and suffering reveals the deeper ways our hearts have come undone.

Mass Readings from March 22, 2020:

1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13

Psalms 23: 1-6

Ephesians 5:8-14

John 9:1-41

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]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/31520 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-8298470258656586228 Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. You are not fine. You don't have to be. We live in a world that has come undone with hearts and relationships that have come undone. Jesus comes to that wound to undo what has been undone. 28:32 no <p>Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent.</p> <p>You are not fine. You don't have to be.</p> <p>We live in a world that has come undone with hearts and relationships that have come undone. Jesus comes to that wound to undo what has been undone.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from March 15, 2020:</dt> <dt> Exodus 17:3-7</dt> <dt> Psalms 95:1-2, 6-9</dt> <dt>Romans 5:1-2, 5-8</dt> <p>John 4:5-42</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/un-done-not-fine.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent.

You are not fine. You don't have to be.

We live in a world that has come undone with hearts and relationships that have come undone. Jesus comes to that wound to undo what has been undone.

Mass Readings from March 15, 2020:

Exodus 17:3-7

Psalms 95:1-2, 6-9

Romans 5:1-2, 5-8

John 4:5-42

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Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent.

You are not fine. You don't have to be.

We live in a world that has come undone with hearts and relationships that have come undone. Jesus comes to that wound to undo what has been undone.

Mass Readings from March 15, 2020:

Exodus 17:3-7

Psalms 95:1-2, 6-9

Romans 5:1-2, 5-8

John 4:5-42

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]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/22620 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-3690653261857133618 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0600 Ascension full Ascension 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. 12:24 no <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> <dt> Mass Readings from February 26, 2020:</dt> <dt> Joel 2:12-18</dt> <dt> Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-14, 17</dt> <dt>2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2</dt> <p>Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18</p> </dl> Homily from Ash Wednesday.

Your Father sees you. Your Father hears you.

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.

Mass Readings from February 26, 2020:

Joel 2:12-18

Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-14, 17

2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

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Your Father sees you. Your Father hears you.

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.

Mass Readings from February 26, 2020:

Joel 2:12-18

Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-14, 17

2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

]]> 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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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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]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/33119 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-4751079163621643084 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension 22:24 no <p>Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent.</p> <p>We have different experiences, but the same enemy.</p> <p>While all of us struggle with different sins and temptations, we all ultimately have the same enemy: pride. Pride is a chameleon and can disguise itself in many different ways. Ultimately, pride will work to keep you holding onto something other than God and to remain outside the Father’s house. Telling the truth…and hearing the Father’s voice…is the way to let go of what we cling to and come inside.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from March 31, 2019:</dt> <dt> Joshua 5:9-12</dt> <dt> Psalms 34:2-7</dt> <dt>2 Corinthians 5:17-21</dt> <p>Luke 15:1-3, 11-32</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/behind-enemy-lines-let-go...and-come-inside.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent.

We have different experiences, but the same enemy.

While all of us struggle with different sins and temptations, we all ultimately have the same enemy: pride. Pride is a chameleon and can disguise itself in many different ways. Ultimately, pride will work to keep you holding onto something other than God and to remain outside the Father’s house. Telling the truth…and hearing the Father’s voice…is the way to let go of what we cling to and come inside.

Mass Readings from March 31, 2019:

Joshua 5:9-12

Psalms 34:2-7

2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

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Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent.

We have different experiences, but the same enemy.

While all of us struggle with different sins and temptations, we all ultimately have the same enemy: pride. Pride is a chameleon and can disguise itself in many different ways. Ultimately, pride will work to keep you holding onto something other than God and to remain outside the Father’s house. Telling the truth…and hearing the Father’s voice…is the way to let go of what we cling to and come inside.

Mass Readings from March 31, 2019:

Joshua 5:9-12

Psalms 34:2-7

2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

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]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/32419 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-6014755330042884213 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. Trained in trust...strengthened through struggle. God gives us the chance to grow in trust of Him and His love…and He allows us to grow stronger in our ability to walk as His children. 25:43 no <p>Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent.</p> <p>Trained in trust...strengthened through struggle.</p> <p>God has freely given so much to us…and we are grateful. But why do we still experience the consequences of slavery? God gives us the chance to grow in trust of Him and His love…and He allows us to grow stronger in our ability to walk as His children.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from March 24, 2019:</dt> <dt> Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15</dt> <dt> Psalms 103: 1-4, 6-8, 11</dt> <dt>1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12</dt> <p>Luke 13:1-9</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/behind-enemy-lines-trust-god...and-fight.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent.

Trained in trust...strengthened through struggle.

God has freely given so much to us…and we are grateful. But why do we still experience the consequences of slavery? God gives us the chance to grow in trust of Him and His love…and He allows us to grow stronger in our ability to walk as His children.

Mass Readings from March 24, 2019:

Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15

Psalms 103: 1-4, 6-8, 11

1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12

Luke 13:1-9

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Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent.

Trained in trust...strengthened through struggle.

God has freely given so much to us…and we are grateful. But why do we still experience the consequences of slavery? God gives us the chance to grow in trust of Him and His love…and He allows us to grow stronger in our ability to walk as His children.

Mass Readings from March 24, 2019:

Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15

Psalms 103: 1-4, 6-8, 11

1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12

Luke 13:1-9

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]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/31719 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-6665241501039464755 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension 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. 22:35 no <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> <dt> Mass Readings from March 17, 2019:</dt> <dt> Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18</dt> <dt> Psalms 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14</dt> <dt>Philippians 3:17-4:1</dt> <p>Luke 9:28-36</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/behind-enemy-lines-your-own-worst-enemy.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

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. In order to gain true freedom and victory, we have to know this enemy and know when to say no to them.

Mass Readings from March 17, 2019:

Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18

Psalms 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14

Philippians 3:17-4:1

Luke 9:28-36

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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. In order to gain true freedom and victory, we have to know this enemy and know when to say no to them.

Mass Readings from March 17, 2019:

Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18

Psalms 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14

Philippians 3:17-4:1

Luke 9:28-36

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]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/3619 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-3125188828883317778 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:00:00 -0600 Ascension full Ascension Homily from Ash Wednesday. Even when things are obviously broken, we can pretend that they will “fix themselves.” But Lent reminds us that we are in a battle that won’t be won unless we are ready to engage the enemy who will attack us like our Lord was attacked in the wilderness...behind enemy lines. 19:10 no <p>Homily from Ash Wednesday.</p> <p> You are in a fight; what comes next?</p> <p>For many of us, our default assumption about life is: it’s fine. Even when things are obviously broken, we can pretend that they will “fix themselves.” But Lent reminds us that we are in a battle that won’t be won unless we are ready to engage the enemy who will attack us like our Lord was attacked in the wilderness...behind enemy lines.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from March 6, 2019:</dt> <dt> Joel 2:12-18</dt> <dt> Psalms 51:3-6, 12-14</dt> <dt>Corinthians 5:20—6:2</dt> <p>Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/behind-enemy-lines.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from Ash Wednesday.

You are in a fight; what comes next?

For many of us, our default assumption about life is: it’s fine. Even when things are obviously broken, we can pretend that they will “fix themselves.” But Lent reminds us that we are in a battle that won’t be won unless we are ready to engage the enemy who will attack us like our Lord was attacked in the wilderness...behind enemy lines.

Mass Readings from March 6, 2019:

Joel 2:12-18

Psalms 51:3-6, 12-14

Corinthians 5:20—6:2

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

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Homily from Ash Wednesday.

You are in a fight; what comes next?

For many of us, our default assumption about life is: it’s fine. Even when things are obviously broken, we can pretend that they will “fix themselves.” But Lent reminds us that we are in a battle that won’t be won unless we are ready to engage the enemy who will attack us like our Lord was attacked in the wilderness...behind enemy lines.

Mass Readings from March 6, 2019:

Joel 2:12-18

Psalms 51:3-6, 12-14

Corinthians 5:20—6:2

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

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