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

In this episode you’ll hear how much it means to Jesus that we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. You’ll also hear the story of 6-yr old Kathleen Boe’s awe-inspiring witness.

Picture of Kathleen’s lights
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oE9HwTSI9lBe5yTCsDSInXHeLkjmM6Uw/view?usp=drivesdk

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020523.cfm
“The world tells you many lies about who you are, and you simply have to be realistic enough to remind yourself of this.  Every time you feel hurt, offended or rejected, you have to dare to say to yourself: "These feelings, strong as they may be, are not telling me the truth about myself.  The truth, even though I cannot feel it right now, is that I am the chosen child of God, precious in God's eyes, called the Beloved from all eternity and held safe in an everlasting embrace.”

Life of the Beloved 
by Henri Nouwen 
New York: Crossroad, 1992, p. 49

Jesus began his ministry in the land of Zebulun and Naphtali. “A people who sit in darkness have seen a great light.” It was here that he preached repentance, and called his first disciples. In this episode, you’ll hear how he is calling you!

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012223.cfm

In this episode you’ll hear the remarkable significance of the word “behold” in the Bible. You’ll never hear or read this word the same again.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011523.cfm

ENCORE EPISODE
In this episode you’ll hear of the great epiphanies in the bible and how God’s glory continues to be revealed in dramatic ways today.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010823.cfm

As we begin a new year, find out in this episode about the fundamental choice we make every day.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010123.cfm

Book Reference
Life of the Beloved
By Henri Nouwen

In this homily you’ll hear how things were most likely very different than the beautifully decorated Christmas cards and refined manger scenes that adorn our churches and homes, and yet these theological interpretations remind us of profound truths that can illuminate our lives every day.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122522-night.cfm

Kaylee Rogers singing Hallelujah
https://youtu.be/Bmx--WjeN7o

Robert Louis Stevenson’s
A Christmas Prayer
https://myplaidheart.com/a-christmas-prayer/

In this episode, you’ll hear about how holding tight to our expectations often leads to desolation while praying with our desires almost always leads to consolation.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121122.cfm

“The  Blessing of Unanswered Prayers”
https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/9235676-i-asked-for-strength-that-i-might-achieve-he-made

In this episode you’ll hear Isaiah the prophet describe an impossible scenario, and yet it’s God’s ultimate plan and desire!

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120422.cfm

In this episode you’ll hear how Christmas used to be celebrated and how these next four weeks of Advent are so important for a graced-filled experience of Jesus’ birthday.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112722.cfm

Book Reference
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
By John Mark Comer

In the gospel reading today, the good thief, admonishes the other crucified criminal, “Have you no fear of God?”

What does the “fear of the Lord” mean?  In this episode you’ll hear about many fears that block or paralyze us and about this holy fear which is a gift of the Holy Spirit.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112022.cfm

Song
Jesus, Remember Me
https://youtu.be/r6tVReXsioM