Sometimes God gives the victory and sometimes God gives what we need to finish the race.

Every one of us is in the middle of the race of our lives. God has called us and brought us here, even when there is no victory in sight and even when victory is not possible. But God will always give whatever we need to finish the race.

Mass Readings from August 14, 2022:

Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10

Psalms 40:2-4, 18

Hebrews 12:1-4

Luke 12:49-53

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Sometimes God gives the victory and sometimes God gives what we need to finish the race.

Every one of us is in the middle of the race of our lives. God has called us and brought us here, even when there is no victory in sight and even when victory is not possible. But God will always give whatever we need to finish the race.

Mass Readings from August 14, 2022:

Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10

Psalms 40:2-4, 18

Hebrews 12:1-4

Luke 12:49-53

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/73122 e051db75-21e1-4ebf-84f9-4344c45baaa5 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Time and Death make most of what we live for hevel. 27:49 no <p>Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>Time and Death make most of what we live for hevel.</p> <p>We are preoccupied with "done", but we are simultaneously addicted to asking "then what?". The wisdom of Ecclesiastes notes that so much of what we live for is impermanent, passing, or meaningless. Yet Jesus reveals that there is a real meaning and a real hope.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from July 31, 2022:</dt> <dt> Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23</dt> <dt> Psalms 90:3-6, 12-14 and 17</dt> <dt>Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11</dt> <p>Luke 12:13-21</p> </dl> Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Time and Death make most of what we live for hevel.

We are preoccupied with "done", but we are simultaneously addicted to asking "then what?". The wisdom of Ecclesiastes notes that so much of what we live for is impermanent, passing, or meaningless. Yet Jesus reveals that there is a real meaning and a real hope.

Mass Readings from July 31, 2022:

Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23

Psalms 90:3-6, 12-14 and 17

Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11

Luke 12:13-21

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

Time and Death make most of what we live for hevel.

We are preoccupied with "done", but we are simultaneously addicted to asking "then what?". The wisdom of Ecclesiastes notes that so much of what we live for is impermanent, passing, or meaningless. Yet Jesus reveals that there is a real meaning and a real hope.

Mass Readings from July 31, 2022:

Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23

Psalms 90:3-6, 12-14 and 17

Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11

Luke 12:13-21

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/6522 89428cbc-40ea-4466-92c1-1cbb02bc13e7 Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from Pentecost Sunday. The greatest gift is to make yourself available. The Holy Spirit, poured out on the apostles (and the entire Church) at Pentecost would have gone to waste without the most important reality: the disciples made themselves available to be used by God for the service of the people around them. 18:46 no <p>Homily from Pentecost Sunday.</p> <p>The greatest gift is to make yourself available.</p> <p>The Holy Spirit, poured out on the apostles (and the entire Church) at Pentecost would have gone to waste without the most important reality: the disciples made themselves available to be used by God for the service of the people around them.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from June 5, 2022:</dt> <dt> Acts 2:1-11</dt> <dt> Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34</dt> <dt>1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13</dt> <p>John 20:19-23</p> </dl> Homily from Pentecost Sunday.

The greatest gift is to make yourself available.

The Holy Spirit, poured out on the apostles (and the entire Church) at Pentecost would have gone to waste without the most important reality: the disciples made themselves available to be used by God for the service of the people around them.

Mass Readings from June 5, 2022:

Acts 2:1-11

Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34

1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13

John 20:19-23

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The greatest gift is to make yourself available.

The Holy Spirit, poured out on the apostles (and the entire Church) at Pentecost would have gone to waste without the most important reality: the disciples made themselves available to be used by God for the service of the people around them.

Mass Readings from June 5, 2022:

Acts 2:1-11

Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34

1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13

John 20:19-23

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/5122 6080e293-5f19-4936-b20a-b2a0b16fb36c Mon, 02 May 2022 17:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. You have so much potential. But to be nothing but potential is, in many ways, to be nothing. 21:26 no <p>Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter.</p> <p>Use your potential.</p> <p>Jesus called Peter to sacrifice his potential so that his life and his death might glorify God. You are I are called to pick our spot, to pour ourselves out in such a way that God would be known, loved, and glorified.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from May 1, 2022:</dt> <dt> Acts 5:27-32, 40-41</dt> <dt> Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-13</dt> <dt>Revelation 5:11-14</dt> <p>John 21:1-19</p> </dl> Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter.

Use your potential.

Jesus called Peter to sacrifice his potential so that his life and his death might glorify God. You are I are called to pick our spot, to pour ourselves out in such a way that God would be known, loved, and glorified.

Mass Readings from May 1, 2022:

Acts 5:27-32, 40-41

Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-13

Revelation 5:11-14

John 21:1-19

]]> Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter.

Use your potential.

Jesus called Peter to sacrifice his potential so that his life and his death might glorify God. You are I are called to pick our spot, to pour ourselves out in such a way that God would be known, loved, and glorified.

Mass Readings from May 1, 2022:

Acts 5:27-32, 40-41

Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-13

Revelation 5:11-14

John 21:1-19

]]> 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

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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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