06/26/16 To Be Free
Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus has not only called us to be free, He has made it possible for us to be free. But true freedom means that we take responsibility, action, [...]
6 Tips for Praying Out Loud
Why did Jesus pray out loud? Why did saints pray out loud? What can we learn from early Christians, and how will that change your life today?
06/19/16 A Summertime Examination
Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Today, Jesus asks the question, “Who do you say that I am?” Fathermike asks, “Who do you say that you are?” Revisiting [...]
Of Dwarves and Courage: A Reflection on The Chronicles of Narnia
We all like to think that we have courage, that we are the hero, that we are right, that we see everything; but sometimes (most of the time in my case) we don’t, we aren’t, and we [...]
06/12/16 The Slide and the Break
Homily from the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Few bad people decide to be bad, but every good person has to decide to be good. Mass Readings from June 12, 2016: 2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13 Psalm [...]
The Reason for Ears: Part II—Noise & Silence
Neighbors mowing the lawn, traffic in the city, a television on in a diner, literally any bar on a Friday night; these are all very noisy things. Noise is defined as a sound, especially one that [...]
Being “Spiritual But Not Religious” Carries Consequences
I believe that I am a very spiritual person. I don’t personally believe in any religion, but that doesn’t mean I am not spiritual.
The Reason for Ears: Part I – Music
If you are like me, then you have probably grown up listening to popular music. It’s catchy and fun and everyone knows it (and then it gets overplayed and we are furious whenever we hear it until [...]