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Advent is a time of preparation and purgation. We must purge those things from our lives that are distractions and impediments to our relationship with Christ. As this first week of Advent concludes, Fr. Michael offers some real world examples to help prepare our hearts to receive the love of Jesus. Matthew 15:29-37 At that…
The parable of the talents is not new to us. A nobleman gives 10 coins to his servants and then expects them to invest them in his absence. When he returns he holds them accountable…How are we accountable to God? What return are we making for God’s investment in us? Bonus homily details: Given last…
We usually think of fire as destructive, and indeed Fr. Michael begins his homily with a story of fiery destruction. But God’s fiery love is something else; it doesn’t consume but transforms and nourishes, if we choose to accept it. But if we reject God, then that same fiery love will consume and torment us.…
Given this past week at Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House during a day retreat on caring for our planet, Fr. Michael calls us to a new level of conversion and environmental awareness. Luke 17:1-6 Jesus said to his disciples, “Things that cause sin will inevitably occur, but woe to the one through whom they occur. It…
We could have titled this week’s homily many ways. There are several important spiritual themes, so pay attention! Curious about the answer to Fr. Michael’s favorite name for Jesus? Watch and listen 🙂 PS Ornaments of Grace 2019 booklets will ship after the middle of November for arrival by the start of Advent. PPS If…
Entering Heaven through the narrow gate will require us to lean out our spiritual selves. Fr. Michael reminds us that the fire of God’s love can burn off that spiritual fat allowing us to draw ever closer to God’s loving embrace. Luke 13:22-30 Jesus passed through towns and villages, teaching as he went and making…
We cannot stand before God with anything impure in our hearts so to get to heaven we must eventually be purged of all impurities. What are those things we hold on to that are holding us back from God? Listen as Fr. Michael offers some real world examples and tools to let go. Luke 12:39-48…
Do you ever get mad at someone and all of your pent up frustration comes pouring out? We can’t really know if it was like that for Jesus but in this passage he calls out the Pharisees for focusing too much on minor, seemingly trivial things while neglecting areas of faith that truly matter. Fr.…
If you follow Fr. Jim’s weekly Gospel Studies (see below for this week’s Gospel Study), you’ll recall this reading from a few weeks ago. Preaching on the same passage, Fr. Michael brings an updated perspective to an age old problem. We can’t help everyone who comes to us in need, so how do we make…
Are Guardian Angels really watching out for us? The stories Fr. Michael shares are difficult to believe without considering divine intervention… Matthew 18:1-5, 10 The disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?” He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to…