Last week, we looked at the familiar material from the third chapter of Genesis. God’s human creatures fell, precisely in the measure that they stopped listening to the voice of God and listened to the voices of the tempter and their own desires. This week, in chapter twelve, we see the beginning of God’s great rescue operation. And just as the trouble began ... Show More
Oct 15
The Coin Belongs to Caesar, But Caeser Belongs to God
Friends, on this Twenty-ninth Sunday of the year, our Gospel features the question from the Pharisees about paying taxes. In response to the trap, Jesus offers one of the most famous one-liners in history: “Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God." H ... Show More
14m 57s
Oct 7
The Invitation Has Been Offered
Friends, our Gospel today is the parable of the wedding banquet, and like all the parables, it’s kind of unsettling. What we’re meant to see is that this invitation from the king is the greatest invitation possible. God the Father is asking you, personally, to come to the marriag ... Show More
14m 34s
Aug 2024
How to Hear God's Voice: Episode 3
Imagine approaching challenges with unwavering confidence, knowing that you have direct access to God's guidance. By learning to hear God's voice clearly, you'll make wiser decisions, overcome obstacles, and lead a life of purpose and impact. Embrace your true potential and step ... Show More
28m 31s
Feb 2024
Day 53: Man in Paradise (2024)
In the beginning, humans were in friendship with God and in harmony with creation. The Catechism unfolds this harmony and introduces us to the “original justice” that our first parents lost in sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that, although our original callings to leisure, love, and lab ... Show More
16m 17s
Jun 2024
The Terrifying Voice of God
The Passover has occured and the people are led to Mount Sinai to receive the Law. In oder for the people to trust that Moses is God's chosen leader and follow direction, God speaks so that every Israelite can hear Him. However, the people are chilled to the bone, find out why! . ... Show More
20m 45s