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Today’s homily is taken from Ash Wednesday’s live stream Mass at St. Anne’s. Fr. Michael echoes Pope Francis’ message that our Lenten sacrifices should lead us to virtue, and to especially grow in faith, hope and charity. To watch the full Ash Wednesday Mass, click here. Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Jesus said to his disciples:…
DetailsSpecial Announcements! Watch Fr. Michael live this Ash Wednesday! St. Anne’s in Barrington will live stream their 8:15am Mass. Click here on Ash Wednesday to tune in: https://stannelivestream.com And stay tuned for another announcement next week as Heart to Heart prepares to launch our first podcast! Today’s Homily Using this Gospel from Mark that illustrates…
DetailsReflecting on the parable of the sower and the seed, Fr. Michael reminds us that the Word of God is rich and deep and that we must dig deep into that richness to be filled with God’s abundance. Mark 4:1-20 On another occasion, Jesus began to teach by the sea. A very large crowd…
DetailsAs Fr. Michael tells the story of some modern day healing priests who have died recently from Covid, he reminds us that asking for God’s healing means putting ourselves into the loving hands of our Creator and trusting in faith that God’s will be done. Mark 1:29-39 On leaving the synagogue Jesus entered the…
DetailsIn 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…
DetailsPreaching 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…
DetailsHearing 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…
DetailsLike 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…
Details(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…
DetailsIn 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…
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