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

Click here to share a thought In this episode, you’ll  hear about a Canaanite mother, a gentile, pleading with Jesus. Deeply touched by her engagement with him, Jesus replies, "O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish." Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082023.cfm

Click here to share a thought In this episode, you’ll hear about a hero for all times! Gospel from the Feast of Saint Lawrence John 12:24-26 The Father will honor whoever serves me. Jesus said to his disciples: “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, a...

Click here to share a thought ENCORE EPISODE In this episode you’ll hear five ways to predispose your soul to encounter God in profound ways. Feast of the Transfiguration Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080623.cfm Recorded at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Tampa, Florida on March 12, 2017.

Click here to share a thought “Jesus said to his disciples, ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.’”  (Matt 13: 44 ) What does he mean by this and how do people experience this in their lives? Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/073023.cfm

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear of God’s life-changing unconditional love for each one of us! Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072323.cfm

Click here to share a thought In the Parable of the Sower, we hear that the seed lands on the pathway, among the thorns, and on the rocks. Finally, some lands in fertile soil. In all four ways described here people hear the word of the kingdom, so the problem is not hearing, but treasuring it, and putting it into practice. In this episode you’ll hear of one man who did just that and found he was n...

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 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070223.cfm

Click here to share a thought “What you hear whispered, proclaim from the rooftops.” Matt 10: 27b Jesus doesn’t often shout except to the money changers in the temple and those religious leaders who refused to listen in any other way. His words are more like a whisper.  In this episode you’ll hear about these whispers and about a woman who had the ears of faith to hear them. Readings https://bible...

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 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062523.cfm

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/060423.cfm Book Reference Your God Is Too Small By J. B. Phillips

Click here to share a thought ENCORE EPISODE Goodbyes can be very painful. In this episode you’ll hear how through his Ascension Jesus shows us another side to goodbye. Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052123-Ascension.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/050723.cfm The Litany of Trust https...

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear qualities of a good shepherd. Jesus is the Gate for the sheep and the Good Shepherd. Listen here for how he works through us to reach those who have drifted from the Faith. Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/043023.cfm “ Touching Our Loved Ones Inside the Body of Christ”  by Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI https://ronrolheiser.com/touch...

Click here to share a thought ENCORE EPISODE 2017 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 and how can this happen for you and me? 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...

Click here to share a thought Why do we need to confess to a priest? What’s the use if I always have the same old sins?  In this episode you’ll hear how Jesus powerfully heals our hearts and  souls in this beautiful sacrament of reconciliation. Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041623.cfm

Click here to share a thought I often wonder why such crowds of people come to church on Easter. What are they looking for? What were you looking for when you came to church? In this episode you’ll hear some reflections on this question. Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040923.cfm

Click here to share a thought ENCORE EPISODE 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. Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040223.cfm

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 anew 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/032623.cfm

Click here to share a thought In this episode, we hear how Jesus heals the man born blind. Ironically, nearly everyone else in this passage remains blind. Learning to see with the eyes of faith takes time and a willingness to see! Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031923.cfm

Click here to share a thought This episode is about thirst and God’s quenching spring of water welling up to eternal life. You’ll hear shocking surprises in a life-changing encounter Jesus has with a Samaritan woman. Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031223.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/030523.cfm

Click here to share a thought In this episode, you’ll hear of the profound conversion of Velma Barfield, and the power of God‘s Word in her life. How is  God calling you to come closer to his Word this Lent? Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022623.cfm “Epistle: The Word of the Lord” From Mass by Leonard Bernstein https://youtu.be/iEBi65p-4Eg

Click here to share a thought 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/021223.cfm .  (Shorter version) 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. Picture of Kathleen’s lights https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oE9HwTSI9lBe5yTCsDSInXHeLkjmM6Uw/view?usp=drivesdk Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020523.cfm “The...

Click here to share a thought Jesus began his ministry in the land of Zebulun and Naphtali. “A people who sit in darkness have seen a great light.” It was here that he preached repentance, and called his first disciples. In this episode, you’ll hear how he is calling you! Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012223.cfm