Video Homily – Living in Gratitude
As Fr. Michael continues to reflect on his 50 years as a Jesuit, he reminds us to to live and love each day in gratitude. Read the Gospel and Raw transcript –
Video Homily – Making Choices in Love
Fr. Michael gave this homily in honor of his 50th year as a Jesuit and the 50th wedding anniversary of his sister Terri and brother-in-law Pat.
Video Homily – Revealing the Face of God
To see the face of God Fr. Michael suggests we need to adopt the child-like qualities of humility and wonder. Read the transcript:
Video Homily – The Mystery of God’s Grace
Originally given in January 2018, this homily explores God’s unflagging grace for each of us, despite our continual struggle to fully accept God’s love and assistance. Read the transcript:
Video Homily – Finding Unity in Faith and Life (John 17:20-26)
Divisions abound in our Christian faith, in our society and even in our families. Using the Gospel from John 17:20-26 as a base, Fr. Michael offers compelling ways to help bring us closer together. Gospel: Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed saying: “I pray not only for these, but also for those who…
Video Homily – Saint Anthony of Padua (MT 5:17-19)
Today’s homily is short and sweet. Given on the Memorial of St. Anthony of Padua, Fr. Michael tells a history of this young Saint who was only 36 when he died. In addition to the important work he did defending the divinity of Jesus, St. Anthony continues to help in our daily lives when we…
Illustrated Audio Homily – Fr. Michael’s 50th Jubilee
Watch and listen as Fr. Michael gives the homily at this year’s Jubilee gathering for the Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus.
Video Homily – Affirming the Divinity of Christ (John 15:1-8)
Do you believe that Jesus is the Divine Son of God? In the life of the early Church this was affirmed in practice when Christian believers died proclaiming Jesus as Lord. It was also affirmed in doctrine at the Council of Nicea. Listen as Fr. Michael teaches this important lesson on faith. Read the transcript:
Video Homily – Love Like God
Fr. Michael reminds us that the love God has for us is an individual love, it isn’t generic. Our lives on earth are meant to prepare us for this love so that after our own resurrection we can join the Holy Angels and Saints in eternal love for God and our loved ones. Reading, Gospel…
Bonus Homily – Feast of Corpus Christi (audio only)
This is a bonus homily from Fr. Michael (audio only) for the Feast of Corpus Christi, celebrated last Sunday. Additionally, Fr. Jim’s Gospel Study for the same feast is below.