It is possible to see the miracle and to not be a witness.

It is possible to encounter God and go back to the same life. It is possible to live as if the miracle had never happened. It is possible to say "I believe" and not be a witness. But it is also possible to not see a miracle and still bear witness to Christ by how we live, what we choose, and what we love.

Mass Readings from April 18, 2021:

Acts 3:13-15, 17-19

Psalms 4:2, 4, 7-9

1 John 2:1-5

Luke 24:35-48

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It is possible to see the miracle and to not be a witness.

It is possible to encounter God and go back to the same life. It is possible to live as if the miracle had never happened. It is possible to say "I believe" and not be a witness. But it is also possible to not see a miracle and still bear witness to Christ by how we live, what we choose, and what we love.

Mass Readings from April 18, 2021:

Acts 3:13-15, 17-19

Psalms 4:2, 4, 7-9

1 John 2:1-5

Luke 24:35-48

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/13121 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-8892611535437062937 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -0600 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We can have learned a great number of things over 2020. But unless we are willing to act on that knowledge, hindsight will be powerless. 16:34 no <p>Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>I learned, but I didn’t grow.</p> <p>Knowledge is powerful. Having lived through this past year, and looking back on what we have been through is essential. We can have learned a great number of things over 2020. But unless we are willing to act on that knowledge, hindsight will be powerless.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from January 31, 2021:</dt> <dt> Deuteronomy 18:15-20</dt> <dt> Psalms 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9</dt> <dt>1 Corinthians 7:32-35</dt> <p>Mark 1:21-28</p> <p><a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/hindsight-2020-worthless-knowledge.pdf">Download the Homily Study</a> </p> </dl>

Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

I learned, but I didn’t grow.

Knowledge is powerful. Having lived through this past year, and looking back on what we have been through is essential. We can have learned a great number of things over 2020. But unless we are willing to act on that knowledge, hindsight will be powerless.

Mass Readings from January 31, 2021:

Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Psalms 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9

1 Corinthians 7:32-35

Mark 1:21-28

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Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

I learned, but I didn’t grow.

Knowledge is powerful. Having lived through this past year, and looking back on what we have been through is essential. We can have learned a great number of things over 2020. But unless we are willing to act on that knowledge, hindsight will be powerless.

Mass Readings from January 31, 2021:

Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Psalms 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9

1 Corinthians 7:32-35

Mark 1:21-28

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]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/7719 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-7174695189294063549 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. All of Christianity comes down to one question: does God have permission to love you?  17:15 no <p>Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.</p> <p>The Father has uttered His declaration; we are offered the chance to answer.</p> <p>All of Christianity comes down to one question: does God have permission to love you?</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from July 07, 2019:</dt> <dt> Isaiah 66:10-14</dt> <dt> Psalms 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20</dt> <dt>Galatians 6:14-18</dt> <p>Luke 10:1-12, 17-20</p> </dl> Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

The Father has uttered His declaration; we are offered the chance to answer.

All of Christianity comes down to one question: does God have permission to love you?

Mass Readings from July 07, 2019:

Isaiah 66:10-14

Psalms 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20

Galatians 6:14-18

Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

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The Father has uttered His declaration; we are offered the chance to answer.

All of Christianity comes down to one question: does God have permission to love you?

Mass Readings from July 07, 2019:

Isaiah 66:10-14

Psalms 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20

Galatians 6:14-18

Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

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