Seeds of Hope: Talks and Homilies by Fr. Mike Muhr St. Lawrence Media
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- Religion och spiritualitet
In these episodes you’ll hear inspiring stories of faith and learn how to live the Gospel message of Jesus Christ in everyday life. ~ Fr. Mike Muhr is pastor of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Tampa, Florida. He served as a spiritual director and co-taught courses in pastoral ministry for 14 years at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, Florida.
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“Remain in Me, As I Remain in You”
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 -
God’s Far Reaching Love
ENCORE RECORDING
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 -
To Hear His Voice
ENCORE EPISODE
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 -
“They Thought That They Were Seeing a Ghost.” Why Did That Terrify Jesus’ Disciples?
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 -
The Courage to Forgive
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 -
You Are Not Alone
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