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

In this Easter episode you’ll hear about God’s abiding presence and how our lives often parallel many experiences his disciples had. 

READINGS 

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040526.cfm

* Previously posted March 31, 3024

This episode may give you a way to experience Holy Week more deeply than you ever have before.

Readings

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032926.cfm

Watch the Lamb

Song by Ray Boltz 1986

https://youtu.be/UNT1AThOgME?si=u5SV_ByJRqoolbmA

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 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/032226.cfm

* Previously posted March 27, 2023

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/031526.cfm

* Previously posted March 11, 2024

In this episode you will hear of Jesus’ desire to quench a woman’s longing for a faith she didn’t think was possible. She’s so stunned and overjoyed when she receives it that she leaves her bucket at the well in search of others to share her good news. 

Readings

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030826.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/030126.cfm

ENCORE EPISODE

In this episode you’ll hear how a grace-filled Lent flows from a spirit of gratitude.

Book References

Food for the Soul
By Peter Kreeft

Praying the Truth
By William Barry,  S .J.

Readings

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022226.cfm

ENCORE EPISODE 

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/021526.cfm.  (Shorter version of the Gospel)

Reference
Praying the Truth
By Willam Barry, SJ

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.

Kathleen

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16WNVlL0LmFm6iNAPxG9WmOQ65krJ05k_/view?usp=drivesdk

Picture of Kathleen’s lights 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Ff8CcKBIvzMjxU8ds_IC0vOOMJhuNmD/view?usp=drivesdk

Readings 

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020826.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

ENCORE EPISODE 

Listen to an ancient form of spiritual direction that is still so right for today.

Readings

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020126.cfm