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“Go into all the world and proclaim the
Good News to all creation.” Mark 16:15
In this Inauguration Day 2021 homily, Fr. Michael reminds us to pray for our politicians while encouraging them to pray as well. The homily closes with a prayer of transition from Eric Immel, SJ. Mark 3:1-6 Jesus entered the synagogue. There was a man there who had a withered hand. They watched Jesus closely…
Preaching on the Baptism of Jesus, Fr. Michael examines what it means for Jesus to enter into the mud and muck of our lives and for each of us to extend a helping hand to those in need. Mark 1:7-11 This is what John the Baptist proclaimed: “One mightier than I is coming after…
Hearing and listening are not always the same. We might hear the words being spoken but not actually listen to the message. Watch as Fr. Michael encourages us to listen to and trust the voice of God in our hearts as many great saints have done. Mark 6:45-52 After the five thousand had eaten…
Like the Prophetess Anna who lived as a widow until age 84—after only 7 years of marriage—Fr. Michael reminds us that we are called to lean into our faith and to evangelize the Good News of Christ Jesus to a world that is more and more sliding into despair. Luke 2:36-40 There was a…
(The shepherds) went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in the manger; once they saw, they understood what had been told them concerning this child. All who heard of it were astonished at the report given them by the shepherds. Mary treasured all these things and reflected on them in…
In the beginning was the Word; the Word was in God’s presence, and the Word was God. He was present to God in the beginning. Through him all things came into being, and apart from him, nothing came to be. Whatever came to be in him found life, life for the light of the human…
Little ones, I address you, for through his Name your sins have been forgiven…Have no love for the world, nor the things that the world affords. If anyone loves the world, the Father’s love has no place in him, for nothing that the world affords comes from the Father. Carnal allurements, enticements for the eye,…
The way we can be sure of our knowledge of [the Lord] is to keep his commandments, the man who claims, “I have known him,” without keeping his commandments, is a liar; in such a one there is no truth. But whoever keeps his word, truly has the love of God been made perfect in…
…The angel of the Lord suddenly appeared in a dream to Joseph with the command: “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you otherwise. Herod is searching for the child to destroy him.” Joseph got up and took the child and his mother and left…
Because you are God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with heartfelt mercy, with kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another; forgive whatever grievances you have against one another. Forgive as the Lord has forgiven you. Over all these virtues put on love, which binds the rest together and makes them perfect…Whatever…