Seeds of Hope: Talks and Homilies by Fr. Mike Muhr

Prophets don’t sing; they shout - calling us back to the Lord, but in this episode you’ll hear of Isaiah singing of his friend who had a wonderful vineyard. It’s a beautiful song that turns sad. You’ll see why as you listen in.

Readings for 27th Sunday A

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100426.cfm

Prayer for a Magnanimous Heart
Keep us, O God, from all pettiness,
Let us be large in thought, in word, in deed.
Let us be done with faultfinding
and leave off all self-seeking.
May we put away all pretense and meet each
other face to face,
without self-pity, and without prejudice
and always be generous.
Let us always take time for all things,
and make us grow calm, serene and generous.
Teach us to put into action our better impulses,
to be straightforward and unafraid.
Grant that we may realize
that it is the little things of life that create differences,
that in the big things of life we are as one.
Lord God, let us not forget to be kind.

—Queen Mary Stuart (1542-1587)    

* Previously posted October 9, 2023

In this episode you will hear how Saint Thérèse of Lisieux found her little way, running like a child into the merciful arms of Jesus.

Readings for the Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/1001-memorial-therese-child-jesus.cfm

In this episode, discover how Jesus flips our expectations, coming not in power but in humble love, and inviting you to bring your hurts and anger to the cross.

Readings for 26th Sunday A

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092726.cfm

* Previously posted September 27, 2020

This episode explores Jesus’ parable of the Workers in the Vineyard. It just doesn’t seem fair that those who worked just one hour received the same day’s wage as those who worked all day long. What was Jesus getting at?

Readings for 25th Sunday A

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092026.cfm

* Previously posted September 23, 2023

In this episode we hear of Peter asking Jesus how often must I forgive. Jesus astonishes everyone by replying, “seventy-seven times.” How is this possible? Listen for four perspectives on the power and possibilities of forgiveness.

Readings for 24th Sunday A

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091326.cfm

* Previously posted September 16, 2023

In this episode, you’ll hear about what to do if you see someone walking into harm’s way or if someone has sinned against you.

Readings for 23rd Sunday A

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090626.cfm

* Previously posted September 9, 2023

Times of pain and struggle are inevitable, but Jesus promises us that if we follow him and take up our cross each day, he will be with us every step of the way. In this episode, you’ll hear of the transforming power of the cross.

Readings
 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/083026.cfm

Marc Chagall’s stained glass windows
https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/chagalls-stained-windows/

* Previously posted September 3, 2023

In today’s reading from the Gospel of Matthew Jesus asks  his disciples the defining question, “Who do you say that I am?“ In this episode you’ll hear three questions that Jesus is asking you right now.

Readings for the 21st Sunday A

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082326.cfm

Book Reference
The Questions of Jesus
By John Dear

* Previously posted August 30, 2023

In this episode, you’ll hear about a Canaanite mother, a gentile, pleading with Jesus. Deeply touched by her engagement with him, Jesus replies, "O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish." 

Readings for the 20th Sunday A

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081626.cfm

Poem
Footprints in the Sand  

https://allpoetry.com/poem/6784051-Footprints-by-Margaret-Fishback-Powers-by-Ryan79

* Previously posted August 21, 2023

In this episode, you will hear how God comes to us often in a whisper,  and how Jesus walks toward us in the midst of our storms, calling us to courage and trust.

Readings for the 19th Sunday A

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080926.cfm