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

In this episode we’ll consider what Jesus means when he says, “Ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you.” John 15:7

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050524.cfm

Prayer of the Unknown Confederate Soldier

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve. 

I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey. 

I asked for health, that I might do greater things. 

I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.  

I asked for riches, that I might be happy.

I was given poverty, that I might be wise. 

I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men. 

I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God. 

I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life. 

I was given life, that I might enjoy all things. 

I got nothing that I asked for – but everything I had hoped for. 

Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. 

I am, among all men, most richly blessed. 

Jesus mentions the verb “remain” eight times in the eight verses of this gospel reading today. What does he mean when he says, “Remain in me as I remain in you,” and why is it so important?

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042824.cfm 

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I’m republishing this episode because so many people find Fr. Rolheiser’s insight so helpful.

Jesus is  the vine and we are the branches. In this episode you’ll hear of an amazing hope for loved ones who have drifted from the faith.

Sunday’s readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042824.cfm://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042824.cfm

Author Fr. Ron Rolheiser, O.M.I., whose column in theCatholic Herald is reprinted in approximately 90 newspapers in five countries has a comforting and encouraging article that pertains to an astonishing implication of being members of the Body of Christ.

Here’s the link to his column
https://ronrolheiser.com/touching-our-loved-ones-inside-the-body-of-christ/#.YFJuRWQ8KaM

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In this episode you’ll  hear how Jesus calls himself the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep, and they hear his voice.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042124.cfm

When Jesus appeared to his disciples after the resurrection, they were terrified and thought they were seeing a ghost.  In this episode you’ll hear a  reason why they may have been so scared, and three implications that flow from this gospel passage.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041424.cfm

In this episode you’ll hear how Jesus through the Holy Spirit gave his apostles the power to forgive sins. You’ll also hear the story of Maïti Girtanner who prayed for 40 years for the power to forgive her Nazi torturer.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040724.cfm

Maïti Girtanner’s story
https://www.ncregister.com/blog/what-happened-when-this-woman-met-her-nazi-torturer?amp

In this Easter episode you’ll hear about God’s abiding presence and how his disciples’ hearts soared when they realized He is risen!

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033124.cfm

This week the universal Church commemorates the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It’s the greatest love story ever told. In this episode you’ll hear of a way to experience this week with fresh eyes.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032424.cfm

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In this episode you’ll  hear about Jesus’ sixth sign which is the raising of Lazarus from the dead. You’ll be invited to experience anew the  grief, confusion, and faith of Jesus‘ dear friends.  Listen now to hear two questions to be answered by each one of us.

Readings 
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031724-YearA.cfm

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In this episode you’ll hear of remarkable transformations from darkness to light, and what St. John the evangelist proclaims to be the greatest glory in the history of the world.

The Call of David - 1 Samuel 16: 1b, 6-7, 10-13a
The Man Born Blind - John 9: 1-41 

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031024-YearA.cfm