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Stress. Fear. Uncertainty. The disciples faced these emotions in today’s Gospel story when Jesus challenged them to feed 5,000 with only 5 loaves and 2 fish. We face these same emotions; especially in this time of pandemic. Fr. Michael challenges us like Jesus challenged the disciples: We must truly trust our faith and focus on…
Details“For just as from the heavens the rain and snow come down and do not return there till they have watered the earth, making it fertile and fruitful, giving seed to him who sows and bread to him who eats, so shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; it shall not return…
DetailsIn this follow on to last week’s Practices for Pandemic meditation, Fr. Michael reminds us that forgiveness isn’t always easy; especially for deep wounds. Forgiving another also does not necessarily mean we are reconciled with him or her, yet the grace and healing it affords is still worth seeking. Click the thumbnail below to listen.…
DetailsThe groanings of pain and suffering seem to follow us through life but Fr. Michael reminds us that this isn’t God’s plan for us. God’s plan for us is glory through the freely given gift of grace that God gives to all people of faith. Matthew 13:1-9 On that day, Jesus went out of the…
Details“Love is patient; love is kind. Love is not jealous, it does not put on airs, it is not snobbish. Love is never rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not prone to anger; neither does it brood over injuries. Love does not rejoice in what is wrong but rejoices with the truth.” 1 Corinthians…
DetailsIn this newest Practices for Pandemic meditation, Fr. Michael guides us to seek God’s forgiveness by meditating on the torture and torment that Jesus endured for our sake. Click the thumbnail below to listen. You can also listen to today’s meditation via our Bandcamp album. With the Bandcamp version, you can subscribe and download the…
DetailsWhen we offer our own service to Lord, whose benefit is it for? Fr. Michael explores the story of Martha who prepared a feast for Jesus only to watch him sit with her sister Mary while she slaved away in the kitchen asking, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me by…
Details“But now thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, who formed you, O Israel: ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1 Edward Michael Grylls might be better known by his professional name, Bear Grylls, a survivalist, speaker, author, and host of the…
DetailsAs we all continue to live through this time of pandemic and adjustments to life, Fr. Michael offers a new meditation on prioritizing the things that matter which he created for a virtual retreat given a few weeks ago hosted by Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House. Click the thumbnail below to listen. In today’s meditation, Fr.…
DetailsMatthew 13:44-52 Jesus said to his disciples: “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When…
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