What if the biggest obstacle to being the person you were created to be is the person you are currently choosing to be?

There are things that we need to stop holding on to if we are going to allow Christ to change our lives. Often, we know exactly what those things are. The things that our hands reach for, our eyes look at, and our feet lead us to can the exact things that are keeping us from God.

Mass Readings from September 26, 2021:

Numbers 11:25-29

Psalms 19:8, 10, 12-14

James 5:1-6

Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

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What if the biggest obstacle to being the person you were created to be is the person you are currently choosing to be?

There are things that we need to stop holding on to if we are going to allow Christ to change our lives. Often, we know exactly what those things are. The things that our hands reach for, our eyes look at, and our feet lead us to can the exact things that are keeping us from God.

Mass Readings from September 26, 2021:

Numbers 11:25-29

Psalms 19:8, 10, 12-14

James 5:1-6

Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/92720 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-2346122571073378064 Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. As the gardeners of our own minds, we must think about what we think about, weed out the thoughts that poison our minds, and allow the Word of God to shape how we look. 22:45 no <p>Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>If you can choose your thoughts you can change your thoughts.</p> <p>In the garden of the mind, our thoughts are constantly growing. Some we want, others we do not. As the gardeners of our own minds, we must think about what we think about, weed out the thoughts that poison our minds, and allow the Word of God to shape how we look.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from September 27, 2020:</dt> <dt> Ezekiel 18:25-28</dt> <dt> Psalms 25:4-9</dt> <dt>Philippians 2:1-11</dt> <p>Matthew 21:28-32</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/how-do-i-look_-change-your-mind.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

If you can choose your thoughts you can change your thoughts.

In the garden of the mind, our thoughts are constantly growing. Some we want, others we do not. As the gardeners of our own minds, we must think about what we think about, weed out the thoughts that poison our minds, and allow the Word of God to shape how we look.

Mass Readings from September 27, 2020:

Ezekiel 18:25-28

Psalms 25:4-9

Philippians 2:1-11

Matthew 21:28-32

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Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

If you can choose your thoughts you can change your thoughts.

In the garden of the mind, our thoughts are constantly growing. Some we want, others we do not. As the gardeners of our own minds, we must think about what we think about, weed out the thoughts that poison our minds, and allow the Word of God to shape how we look.

Mass Readings from September 27, 2020:

Ezekiel 18:25-28

Psalms 25:4-9

Philippians 2:1-11

Matthew 21:28-32

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]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/21620 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-552793812809096485 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0600 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Sermon on the Mount reveals the truth about our hearts: we need the Law. But God wants us to be free from the Law. Not by abolishing the Law, but by making our hearts like His. 28:45 no <p>Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>God wants you to have a heart like His.</p> <p>The Sermon on the Mount reveals the truth about our hearts: we need the Law. But God wants us to be free from the Law. Not by abolishing the Law, but by making our hearts like His. We can let Him do this by taking responsibility, taking action, and taking hold of the strength He offers.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from February 16, 2020:</dt> <dt> Sirach 15:15-20</dt> <dt> Psalms 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34</dt> <dt>1 Corinthians 2:6-10</dt> <p>Matthew 5:17-37</p> </dl> Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

God wants you to have a heart like His.

The Sermon on the Mount reveals the truth about our hearts: we need the Law. But God wants us to be free from the Law. Not by abolishing the Law, but by making our hearts like His. We can let Him do this by taking responsibility, taking action, and taking hold of the strength He offers.

Mass Readings from February 16, 2020:

Sirach 15:15-20

Psalms 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34

1 Corinthians 2:6-10

Matthew 5:17-37

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

God wants you to have a heart like His.

The Sermon on the Mount reveals the truth about our hearts: we need the Law. But God wants us to be free from the Law. Not by abolishing the Law, but by making our hearts like His. We can let Him do this by taking responsibility, taking action, and taking hold of the strength He offers.

Mass Readings from February 16, 2020:

Sirach 15:15-20

Psalms 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34

1 Corinthians 2:6-10

Matthew 5:17-37

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/111719 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-5111766000819755030 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0600 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. If comparison is a thief of joy, then we have to learn how to steal it back. Because there are some things worth celebrating. 25:24 no <p>Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>If comparison is a thief of joy, then we have to learn how to steal it back.</p> <p>In the battle to escape the comparison trap, we can become invincible to bad comparison by actively looking for the blessings, giving thanks, and inviting others into celebrating them. Because there are some things worth celebrating.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from November 17, 2019:</dt> <dt> Malachi 3:19-20</dt> <dt> Psalms 98:5-9</dt> <dt>2 Thessalonians 3:7-12</dt> <p>Luke 21:5-19</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/comparisin-stealing-joy.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time.

If comparison is a thief of joy, then we have to learn how to steal it back.

In the battle to escape the comparison trap, we can become invincible to bad comparison by actively looking for the blessings, giving thanks, and inviting others into celebrating them. Because there are some things worth celebrating.

Mass Readings from November 17, 2019:

Malachi 3:19-20

Psalms 98:5-9

2 Thessalonians 3:7-12

Luke 21:5-19

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Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time.

If comparison is a thief of joy, then we have to learn how to steal it back.

In the battle to escape the comparison trap, we can become invincible to bad comparison by actively looking for the blessings, giving thanks, and inviting others into celebrating them. Because there are some things worth celebrating.

Mass Readings from November 17, 2019:

Malachi 3:19-20

Psalms 98:5-9

2 Thessalonians 3:7-12

Luke 21:5-19

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]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/102818 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-6199578254501008180 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 07:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We do not conquer our rivals, we are called out from beneath their power. 34:31 no <p>Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>We do not conquer our rivals, we are called out from beneath their power.</p> <p>The voices around us shape us. Some voices shape us more powerfully and more negatively than others. These rival voices fashion a lens through which we see the world. They can rob us of peace, joy, and Christ place in our heart. But to take courage, get up, Jesus is calling you.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from October 28, 2018:</dt> <dt> Jeremiah 31:7-9</dt> <dt> Psalms 126:1-6</dt> <dt>Hebrews 5:1-6</dt> <p>Mark 10:46-52</p> <p><a href="%20https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/rivals-rival-voices.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

We do not conquer our rivals, we are called out from beneath their power.

The voices around us shape us. Some voices shape us more powerfully and more negatively than others. These rival voices fashion a lens through which we see the world. They can rob us of peace, joy, and Christ place in our heart. But to take courage, get up, Jesus is calling you.

Mass Readings from October 28, 2018:

Jeremiah 31:7-9

Psalms 126:1-6

Hebrews 5:1-6

Mark 10:46-52

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Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

We do not conquer our rivals, we are called out from beneath their power.

The voices around us shape us. Some voices shape us more powerfully and more negatively than others. These rival voices fashion a lens through which we see the world. They can rob us of peace, joy, and Christ place in our heart. But to take courage, get up, Jesus is calling you.

Mass Readings from October 28, 2018:

Jeremiah 31:7-9

Psalms 126:1-6

Hebrews 5:1-6

Mark 10:46-52

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