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

Click here to share a thought In this episode you will hear of Jesus’ personal care to walk with you as he teaches you to carry his lighter burden. Readings for 14th Sunday A https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070526.cfm * Homily given at St. Scholastica Catholic Church in Lecanto, Florida

Click here to share a thought In this episode, you’ll find out when we’re at our best as human beings. The qualities you'll hear about are always present whenever we come closer to God and to each other.  Readings for 13th Sunday A https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062826.cfm * Previously posted July 3, 2023

Click here to share a thought In this episode you will hear immediately of Jesus’ deep compassion for those who are troubled and abandoned. He also reveals the height of his hope that we may be like him in loving, healing, and caring for his people.  May we tremble in awe at the height and depth of his hope and love Readings for the 11th Sunday A https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061426.cfm

Click here to share a thought Fear paralyzes and keep us from being who God meant us to be. In the gospel passage for this weekend Jesus offers four reasons to let go of fear so we can live in the freedom of truth. Readings for the 12th Sunday A https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062126.cfm * Previously posted June 24, 2023

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear about  moments in people’s lives when “the curtain was pulled back” and they saw Jesus in the Eucharist in new and transcendent ways! Readings The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060726.cfm The Unknown God By Alice Meynell (1921) One of the crowd went up, And knelt before the Paten...

Click here to share a thought Goodbyes can be very painful.  In this episode you’ll hear how through his Ascension Jesus shows us another side to goodbye. Readings for the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051426-Ascension * Previously posted May 20, 2023

Click here to share a thought Many of us have images of God that are misconceived or way too limited. In this episode you’ll hear a few of the most common distortions of God and of the mystery of the Blessed Trinity. Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/053126.cfm Book Reference Your God Is Too Small By J. B. Phillips * Previously posted June 4, 2023

Click here to share a thought In our society today, hurry is the number one enemy of growing in one’s spiritual life.  In this episode listen for commentary on John Mark Comer’s book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry   by John Mark Comer is available in book form and in audio.

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear how the Holy Spirit continually finds ways to renew the faith of the Church. Readings for Pentecost Sunday  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052426-Day Some stories cited from TMS Global https://www.tms-global.org/story-details/6-stories-of-gods-holy-spirit-fresh-from-the-mission-field * Previously posted May 20, 2024

Click here to share a thought One day, a priest was asked to address a group of prisoners. He had never done this before and didn’t know what to say until the Spirit spoke. This message is meant for you and me as well. 6th Sunday of Easter readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051026.cfm

Click here to share a thought If only our fears and troubles were like some cape that became attached to us, and we could just pull a string and cast them aside. Wouldn’t that be great? In this episode Jesus reminds us we have a choice as he reassures us and calls us to follow him, the way, the truth and the life! Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050326.cfm The Litany of Trust https...

Click here to share a thought Have you ever heard the call of the Shepherd in your life? In this episode you’ll hear of three people who did and one reason why sometimes we don’t. Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042626.cfm * Previously posted May 14, 2025

Click here to share a thought 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? Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041926.cfm Book Reference The story of the two priests is found in Discovering Your Personal Vocation By Fr. Herbert Alphonso, S. J. http...

Click here to share a thought 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/041226.cfm Maïti Girtanner’s story https://www.ncregister.com/blog/what-happened-when-this-woman-met-...

Click here to share a thought 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

Click here to share a thought 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

Click here to share a thought 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

Click here to share a thought 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

Click here to share a thought 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

Click here to share a thought 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

Click here to share a thought 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

Click here to share a thought 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

Click here to share a thought 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_I...

Click here to share a thought 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

Click here to share a thought In the land of Zebulun and Naphtali, Jesus’ first message was, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” In this episode you’ll hear how this is for many the entranceway to a deeper life with Christ. Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012526.cfm