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. 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.

Mass Readings from September 12, 2021:

Isaiah 50:5-9

Psalms 116:1-6, 8-9

James 2:14-18

Mark 8:27-35

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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. 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.

Mass Readings from September 12, 2021:

Isaiah 50:5-9

Psalms 116:1-6, 8-9

James 2:14-18

Mark 8:27-35

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/52321 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-8576588270149483604 Sun, 23 May 2021 12:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from Pentecost Sunday. At Pentecost, the disciples received the Holy Spirit and the subsequent gifts of the Holy Spirit. If we were given these gifts, we could also glorify the Father and change the world…but would we? 16:43 no <p>Homily from Pentecost Sunday.</p> <p>Am I willing to use the gifts that God has already given?</p> <p>At Pentecost, the disciples received the Holy Spirit and the subsequent gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts glorify the Father and have changed the world. If we were given these gifts, we could also glorify the Father and change the world…but would we?</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from May 23, 2021:</dt> <dt> Acts 2:1-11</dt> <dt> Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34</dt> <dt>1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13</dt> <p>John 20:19-23</p> </dl> Homily from Pentecost Sunday.

Am I willing to use the gifts that God has already given?

At Pentecost, the disciples received the Holy Spirit and the subsequent gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts glorify the Father and have changed the world. If we were given these gifts, we could also glorify the Father and change the world…but would we?

Mass Readings from May 23, 2021:

Acts 2:1-11

Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34

1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13

John 20:19-23

]]> Homily from Pentecost Sunday.

Am I willing to use the gifts that God has already given?

At Pentecost, the disciples received the Holy Spirit and the subsequent gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts glorify the Father and have changed the world. If we were given these gifts, we could also glorify the Father and change the world…but would we?

Mass Readings from May 23, 2021:

Acts 2:1-11

Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34

1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13

John 20:19-23

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/102719 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-6089919523768743150 Sun, 27 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. In a life of comparison, every person is a potential threat. Comparison is the desire to be “more” than another. At the heart of that desire is fear. Vulnerability breaks through that fear. 29:50 no <p>Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>In a life of comparison, every person is a potential threat.</p> <p>Comparison is the desire to be “more” than another. At the heart of that desire is fear. Vulnerability breaks through that fear.</p><dl> <dt>Mass Readings from Mass Readings from October 27, 2019:</dt> <dt> Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18</dt> <dt> Psalms 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23</dt> <dt>2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18</dt> <p>Luke 18:9-14</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/comparisin-the-way-of-comparison.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

In a life of comparison, every person is a potential threat.

Comparison is the desire to be “more” than another. At the heart of that desire is fear. Vulnerability breaks through that fear.

Mass Readings from Mass Readings from October 27, 2019:</

Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18

Psalms 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23

2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

Luke 18:9-14

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Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

In a life of comparison, every person is a potential threat.

Comparison is the desire to be “more” than another. At the heart of that desire is fear. Vulnerability breaks through that fear.

Mass Readings from Mass Readings from October 27, 2019:</

Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18

Psalms 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23

2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

Luke 18:9-14

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