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

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear about Jesus teaching his disciples of the blessings and woes of life. He flips their perspective of the world upside down. You will also hear Fr. Walter Burghardt’s encouragement for changing the woes into blessings. Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021625.cfm

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear about three people who did not feel worthy to be chosen by God, and you’ll hear the great plans God had in store for each of them. May their stories inspire you to be open to God’s call in your life! Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020925.cfm

Click here to share a thought ENCORE EPISODE In this episode you’ll hear of a broken people whose hope is restored, and the mission of Jesus to set us free. Sunday Readings  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012625.cfm

Click here to share a thought ENCORE RECORDING At the wedding at Cana Jesus turns water into wine.  In this episode you’ll hear about a way to pray with the transformative moments in your life. Sunday Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011925.cfm

Click here to share a thought ENCORE RECORDING Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. In this episode you’ll find out why Jesus was baptized. You’ll also hear about the Father’s proclamation of his Son’s identity and ours as well. Sunday Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011225.cfm Book Reference The Life of the Beloved By Henri Nouwen

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear about the Three Wise Men visiting Jesus and three spinoff stories that further illuminate this remarkable moment. Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010525.cfm References The Fourth Wise Man By Henry Van Dyke - 1895 The Little Drummer Boy By  Katherine Kennicott Davis - 1941 Amahl and the Night Visitors An opera by Gian Carlo M...

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear about the shepherds telling Mary and Joseph what they heard from the angels. “As for Mary, she treasured all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Lk 2 : 19 Listen for how you can become more reflective in your relationship with God. Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010125.cfm

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear some practical ideas on how you can grow closer to the Lord and your family. Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122924.cfm "La Familia" Monsignor Laurence Higgins was best known as an outspoken proponent of the family. He believed that it is in the home that faith is passed on and character is formed. This conviction...

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear a reflection on the power of bells to evoke deep sentiments of the soul especially at Christmas! Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122524-Night.cfm Listen to St. Petersglocke from Cologne Cathedral, Germany https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:200437_bigben12345_petersglocke.oga Christmas Bells By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ht...

Click here to share a thought ENCORE RECORDING In this episode you’ll hear of Mary’s big decision and Elizabeth’s affirmation. When your faith is tested, how do you respond? Sunday Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122224.cfm Watch TV series scene here https://youtu.be/CBgpo1Vc4g8 Quote from Sheriff Andy Taylor “I guess it’s a time like this when you’re asked to believe something tha...

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear how the prophet Zephaniah envisions God saving his people, singing to them as in festivals. Can you imagine what that would be like? Listen here for this and other moments in the Bible that are filled with song! Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121524.cfm

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear the profound hope expressed in Psalm 126 as God’s people dream of going home! Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120824.cfm

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear a suggestion on how to prepare your heart for Christmas, and you’ll also hear a first for me. Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120124.cfm

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear about a Samaritan man who came back to thank Jesus glorifying God in a loud voice. How thankful are you for the blessings in your life? Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112824-thanksgiving.cfm

Click here to share a thought ENCORE RECORDING The Danish theologian and philosopher Soren Kierkegaard wrote a story about a king who falls in love with a lowly maiden. The story reflects God’s desire for our love. In this episode you’ll hear about Christ our King and how he calls us to be worthy of his kingdom. Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112424.cfm

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear about Jesus preparing his disciples for the end times. Listen for three ways the Lord can help you to be ready. Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111724.cfm

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hearJesus in dialogue with one of the scribes who asks a fundamental question: “Which is the first of all the commandments?” Their ensuing conversation is surprising and inspiring. Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110324.cfm

Click here to share a thought ENCORE RECORDING All Saints Day has been celebrated for over 1500 years. Listen in this episode about how these great models of faith remind us that we are never alone! Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110124.cfm

Click here to share a thought In this episode you will hear a fresh perspective on the story of James and John asking to be on the right and the left of Jesus in his glory. Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102024.cfm Book Reference Five Loaves and Two Fish By Francis Xavier Nguyěn Vǎn Thuân

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear the story of the rich man and his question about eternal life. Jesus stuns his listeners with a warning, but also offers hope. Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101324.cfm  

Click here to share a thought Jesus speaks very directly about the permanence of marriage. It surprises even his disciples who continue to question him about it in private. In this episode you’ll hear why Jesus is so firm on this, and you’ll learn a secret to long-lasting marriages. Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100624.cfm

Click here to share a thought What did Jesus mean when he said if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off, and if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out? Find out in this week’s episode. Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092924.cfm

Click here to share a thought ENCORE RECORDING In this episode you’ll hear how Jesus flips the definition of what it means to be great. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092224.cfm Once Upon a Time: Story Sermons for Children By John Timmer

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear about the messianic secret and the central question in Jesus’ disciples lives and ours as well. Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091524.cfm

Click here to share a thought In this episode we hear of Jesus healing a man who is deaf with a speech impediment. Jesus is so kind to this man. After his ears are opened, the first sound he hears is Jesus’ voice. What do you think was the first thing he said to Jesus? What would you have said? Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090824.cfm Sonnet 43 By Elizabeth Barrett Browning How d...