Marked With Dust [Matthew 6:1-6; 16-18]
Given Ash Wednesday 2022 by Fr. Michael at St.
What are Jesus' 3 tips for holiness? (Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18)
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Jesus said to his disciples: "Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from...
- Expectations - Luke 7:18b-23
What do we expect of the Lord? Are we truly open to being moved by God this Advent?
Ornaments of Grace - St. Matthew
There was a man who had two sons. He approached the elder and said, “Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.” The son replied, “I am on my way, sir;” but he never went.
Our Lady of Fatima 100 Yr Anniversary
On this commemoration of the 100 year anniversary of the last apparition to the three children at Fatima, Fr. Michael expounds on the 15 promises that Mary gave for those who...
Learn From Your Mistakes - Shrines of Spain Matthew 22:34-40
We left the Xavier Castle and made our way to Manresa, the little town on the River Cardonner, near Barcelona. It was here that St Ignatius lived and prayed in a cave for the...
Ornaments of Grace Day 18
Zechariah is our eighteenth Ornament of Grace. Observing the Beautiful Ornaments How can you drop a dead hope you carry around and take it in trust to the Lord?
Stepping Stones 10 - Our Saints, Our Mentors (full)
Fr. Michael - Shalom World TV Episodes (Full)
As Catholics we are blessed with the Saints, those people who embraced Jesus and lived lives of holiness. In this episode Fr.
Like a Child of God - Lessons from the School of Suffering Ch. 10
Lessons from the School of Suffering | Audio Book by Fr. Jim Willig and Tammy Bundy
As Fr. Jim's suffering increased he felt himself more and more becoming childlike and enveloped by God's loving embrace.
Encountering Angels
On the Memorial of the Guardian Angels, Fr. Michael tells several stories of angelic encounters in everyday life, also touching on the question, "Why do bad things happen to...
Trusting our Guardian Angels
Matthew 18:1-5, 10 The disciples approached Jesus and said, "Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?" He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, "Amen, I...
Don't Skip Over Advent
During this season of preparation, Fr. Michael reminds us not to skip the preparation and jump straight to Christmas.
St. Nicholas - Ornaments of Grace
Today's Ornament of Grace for Tuesday of the second week of Advent is St. Nicholas.
Ornaments of Grace - Harriet Tubman
As they were coming down from the mountain, the disciples asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” He said in reply, “Elijah will indeed come and...
St. Vincent Ferrer - Ornaments of Grace
Matthew 17:9a, 10-13 …The disciples put this question to him: “Why do the scribes claim that Elijah must come first?” In reply, he said: “Elijah is indeed coming, and he will...
St. Vincent Ferrer, OP - Ornaments of Grace
Today's Ornament of Grace for Saturday of the Second Week of Advent is St. Vincent Ferrer, OP.
How Often Must I Forgive? - More Seeds of Hope
Today’s story seed is How Often Must I Forgive? From the Gospel of Matthew chapter 18, verses 21 and 22 “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him?
Ornaments of Grace 2020 - Story 5: Fr. Augustus Tolton
Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted...
Francis
Reflecting on the 10 years of Pope Francis' papacy, Fr. Michael explores what it has meant to have a pastor as a Pope.
Humility
Luke 18:9-14 Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else. "Two people went up to the temple area to pray; one...
Prayed for
Live without fear. That is one of the many take aways from this favorite Gospel of Fr.
The Chosen 12
We also are the chosen of God, even if no longer among the original twelve. Fr.
Back to School
This Gospel Study addresses Matthew 18:15-20. In this scripture reading, Jesus tells His disciples that whenever two or more are gathered in His name, He is always present.
Little Artists
A classic parable retold from the eyes of children and a loving father. Matthew 18:32-33 His master summoned him and said to him, “You wicked servant!
What Ought We Do?
Luke 3:10-18 The crowds asked John the Baptist, “What should we do?” He said to them in reply, “Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever...
The Good Shepherd
If Jesus came back today and told the same parable, what profession do you think he would choose? Listen to hear Fr.
Forgive 77 Times?
When asked about forgiveness, Jesus told Peter to forgive his brother over and over again, or "seventy-seven times". Looking at world events, especially the war happening...
Who was St. Joseph?
Do you know St. Joseph?
The Heart of it All
In this Gospel Study Fr. Jim explores the two commandments that Jesus says are the greatest: Love the Lord God with all your heart, soul and strength, and love your neighbor as...