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

In this episode you’ll hear a reflection on the power of bells to evoke deep sentiments of the soul especially at Christmas!

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122524-Night.cfm

Listen to St. Petersglocke from Cologne Cathedral, Germany
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:200437_bigben12345_petersglocke.oga

Christmas Bells
By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
https://poets.org/poem/christmas-bells

Ring Out, Wild Bells
By Alfred Lord Tennyson
https://allpoetry.com/Ring-Out-,-Wild-Bells

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In this episode you’ll hear of Mary’s big decision and Elizabeth’s affirmation. When your faith is tested, how do you respond?

Sunday Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122224.cfm

Watch TV series scene here
https://youtu.be/CBgpo1Vc4g8

Quote from Sheriff Andy Taylor
“I guess it’s a time like this when you’re asked to believe something that just don’t seem possible, that’s the moment that decides whether you got faith in somebody or not.”

In this episode you’ll hear how the prophet Zephaniah envisions God saving his people, singing to them as in festivals. Can you imagine what that would be like? Listen here for this and other moments in the Bible that are filled with song!

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121524.cfm

In this episode you’ll hear the profound hope expressed in Psalm 126 as God’s people dream of going home!

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120824.cfm

In this episode you’ll hear a suggestion on how to prepare your heart for Christmas, and you’ll also hear a first for me.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120124.cfm

In this episode you’ll hear about a Samaritan man who came back to thank Jesus glorifying God in a loud voice. How thankful are you for the blessings in your life?

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112824-thanksgiving.cfm

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The Danish theologian and philosopher Soren Kierkegaard wrote a story about a king who falls in love with a lowly maiden. The story reflects God’s desire for our love. In this episode you’ll hear about Christ our King and how he calls us to be worthy of his kingdom.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112424.cfm

In this episode you’ll hear about Jesus preparing his disciples for the end times. Listen for three ways the Lord can help you to be ready.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111724.cfm

In this episode you’ll hearJesus in dialogue with one of the scribes who asks a fundamental question: “Which is the first of all the commandments?” Their ensuing conversation is surprising and inspiring.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110324.cfm

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All Saints Day has been celebrated for over 1500 years. Listen in this episode about how these great models of faith remind us that we are never alone!

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110124.cfm