What else is there?

Many of us want to grow spiritually. But what does that really mean? What is it that we really want? What is the actual goal of life? Put in the words of Jesus, what should we truly rejoice in? Christ's answer is nothing less than having our names written in Heaven.

Mass Readings from July 3, 2022:

Isaiah 66:10-14

Psalms 66:1-7, 16, 20

Galatians 6:14-18

Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

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What else is there?

Many of us want to grow spiritually. But what does that really mean? What is it that we really want? What is the actual goal of life? Put in the words of Jesus, what should we truly rejoice in? Christ's answer is nothing less than having our names written in Heaven.

Mass Readings from July 3, 2022:

Isaiah 66:10-14

Psalms 66:1-7, 16, 20

Galatians 6:14-18

Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

]]> 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

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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/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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