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Father Michael discusses the current scandals in the Church and explores the reality of flawed humans continuing Christ’s mission in an imperfect way. He reminds us that if the Church were founded on the strength of it’s human leaders it would have long since died away. Read the Gospel, Homily and Novena texts: Full Homily:…
Fr. Michael reminds us that just like St. Paul, Pope Francis, Pope Benedict or any other person, we are merely ministers, not the Messiah. Read the transcript:
In today’s Gospel Fr. Michael unpacks the story of Herod Antipas, Herodias and John the Baptist. On the surface Herod Antipas seems like the same ilk as his father, Herod the Great who tried to execute the baby Jesus, but Fr. Michael invites us to go deeper and understand Herod Antipas as a truly human…
Fr. Michael shares words, thoughts and suggested actions from Pope Francis, Cardinal Cupich and his own Jesuit superior Fr. Brian Paulson on the abuse revelations from Pennsylvania. Read the transcript:
Given on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, 2018, Fr. Michael explores the history of the Dogma of the Assumption and four pillars about Mary that our faith holds to. Fr. Michael’s own devotion to Mary is profound and evident as preaches and teaches in today’s homily. Read the transcript:
In this homily given on the Feast of St. James, Fr. Michael teaches that despite our weakness and failings, Jesus can work through us if we allow His grace to pour into our hearts. Read the Gospel and Transcription:
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 –
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.
To see the face of God Fr. Michael suggests we need to adopt the child-like qualities of humility and wonder. Read the transcript:
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: