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

ENCORE EPISODE
2017

In this episode you’ll hear about two disciples on the road to Emmaus whose hearts were burning as Jesus interpreted the Scriptures for them. What does it mean to have a burning heart and how can this happen for you and me?

Here’s a link to Luke 24:13-49
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/24

The story of the two priests is found in
Discovering Your Personal Vocation
By Fr. Herbert Alphonso, S. J.
https://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Your-Personal-Vocation-Spiritual/dp/0809140446/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr1_2?dchild=1&keywords=herbert+alonso+vocation&qid=1618710465&sr=8-2-fkmr1

Why do we need to confess to a priest?
What’s the use if I always have the same old sins?  In this episode you’ll hear how Jesus powerfully heals our hearts and  souls in this beautiful sacrament of reconciliation.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041623.cfm

I often wonder why such crowds of people come to church on Easter. What are they looking for? What were you looking for when you came to church? In this episode you’ll hear some reflections on this question.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040923.cfm

ENCORE EPISODE
In this episode you’ll hear of Jesus’ desire to fill your faith with zeal, to touch your heart anew in this most Holy Week.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040223.cfm

In this episode you’ll  hear about Jesus’ seventh 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/032623.cfm

In this episode, we hear how Jesus heals the man born blind. Ironically, nearly everyone else in this passage remains blind. Learning to see with the eyes of faith takes time and a willingness to see!

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031923.cfm

This episode is about thirst and God’s quenching spring of water welling up to eternal life. You’ll hear shocking surprises in a life-changing encounter Jesus has with a Samaritan woman.

Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031223.cfm

In this episode you’ll  hear the top three answers of fifty 95-year-olds who were asked the question, “If you could live your life over again, what would you do differently?

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030523.cfm

In this episode, you’ll hear of the profound conversion of Velma Barfield, and the power of God‘s Word in her life. How is  God calling you to come closer to his Word this Lent?

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022623.cfm

“Epistle: The Word of the Lord”
From Mass by Leonard Bernstein
https://youtu.be/iEBi65p-4Eg

In the gospel passage today from the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus invites us to take a closer look at the areas of our hearts relating to anger, chastity, and taking oaths.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021223.cfm.  (Shorter version)

Reference
Praying the Truth
By Willam Barry, SJ