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

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll learn the dynamics of prayer and every good relationship. A - Acknowledge R - Relate R - Receive R - Respond Acronym by the Institute for Priestly Formation Omaha, Nebraska   Used with permission 

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll here of an amazing hope for loved ones who have drifted from the faith. Sunday’s readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050221.cfm Author Fr. Ron Rolheiser, O.M.I., whose column in the Catholic Herald is reprinted in approximately 90 newspapers in five countries has a comforting and encouraging article that pertains to an astonishing im...

Click here to share a thought 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. Here is a link to the readings: https://bible.usccb.org/Bible/readings/042521.cfm

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? 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://w...

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear about the encounter of Thomas and the Risen Lord and an interpretation of Caravaggio’s The Incredulity of Saint Thomas. Three things to keep in mind when doubts rise: 1. Keep talking to God. 2. Don’t Panic. 3. Doubts can be thresholds to deeper faith when brought to the Lord. Link to Caravaggio’s The Incredulity of St. Thomas https://en.m.w...

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear the amazing Easter message proclaimed: He is risen from the dead, opening the way to eternal life for all who follow him! Easter readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040118.cfm Listen to Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus here: https://youtu.be/weFJHtcxJt0

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear about one group that was at the cross of Jesus, but is not mentioned in the Bible.  This Good Friday reflection was offered on March 30, 2018 at St. Lawrence Parish in Tampa, Florida. The readings can be found at this link: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033018.cfm To view James Tissot’s “What Our Lord Saw from the Cross” click here...

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear a homily given during the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, March 29, 2018 at St. Lawrence Parish in Tampa, Florida. Readings can be found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040121-Evening.cfm

Click here to share a thought 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.

Click here to share a thought When Jesus says, “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit. Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life,” what does he mean and what does that look like? Listen to this episode for some occurren...

Click here to share a thought This retreat is based on a book entitled The Four Teresas  by Gina Loehr, Servant Books/Franciscan Media Publishing. Used with permission. In researching this book Gina realized that the primary charisms for each of these remarkable saints matched with Jesus’ Great Commandment to love God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind and to love your...

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

Click here to share a thought This retreat is based on a book entitled The Four Teresas  by Gina Loehr, Servant Books/Franciscan Media Publishing. Used with permission. In researching this book Gina realized that the primary charisms for each of these remarkable saints matched with Jesus’ Great Commandment to love God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind and to love your...

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear of Jesus’ thirst for you and your salvation. The Samaritan Woman - John 4:5-42 When. catechumens  preparing for baptism are present, the Cycle A Readings are proclaimed on this Sunday.

Click here to share a thought This retreat is based on a book entitled The Four Teresas  by Gina Loehr, Servant Books/Franciscan Media Publishing. Used with permission. In researching this book Gina realized that the primary charisms for each of these remarkable saints matched with Jesus’ Great Commandment to love God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind and to love your...

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear five ways to predispose your soul to encounter God in profound ways. Recorded at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Tampa, Florida on March 12, 2017.

Click here to share a thought This retreat is based on a book entitled The Four Teresas  by Gina Loehr, Servant Books/Franciscan Media Publishing. Used with permission. In researching this book Gina realized that the primary charisms for each of these remarkable saints matched with Jesus’ Great Commandment to love God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind and to love your...

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear the purpose and meaning of this soul-changing 40-day journey called Lent. Recorded at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Tampa, Florida, February 18, 2018

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear practical advice from those with experience on how to live this beautiful sacrament for life. 

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear about three important guidelines for living your life with meaning and direction.

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear three core teachings of Jesus on God’s love and learn a daily creed that could change your life!.

Click here to share a thought This episode reflects on three qualities of hospitality, a time-honored tradition in many cultures around the world. You’ll also learn how to be hospitable in  your prayer time with the Lord.

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear about how God calls each of us by name for something beautiful for God.

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear about the baptism of the Lord and what a gift it is to be born again in baptism!

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear of the great epiphanies in the bible and how God’ glory continues to be revealed in dramatic ways today.