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

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear how Jesus instructs his disciples to give the gift of peace to all who extend hospitality to them on their journey. Learn how you might receive this gift in a greater way and offer it to others. Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070322.cfm Prayer of Abandonment Father,  I abandon myself into your hands;  do with me what you wi...

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear three parables that will give perspective on this Sunday’s Gospel and what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. Sunday Readings   https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062622.cfm

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear about the truth, beauty, and goodness of Jesus’ Real Presence in the Eucharist. Readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061922.cfm

Click here to share a thought How can we begin to understand the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity, one God in three Persons? In this episode you’ll hear of one perspective and how it can change your life. Most Holy Trinity Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061222.cfm

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear about God’s New Creation and the importance of having deep roots. Pentecost Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060522-day.cfm

Click here to share a thought In the Gospel of John, Jesus empathizes with his disciples’ sadness over his impending return to the Father. He commissions them and prays for their perseverance and unity. Just before his ascension, he tells them again of the promise of the Father to clothe them with power from on high. Jesus desires this for you too! Feast of the Ascension Readings https://bible.usc...

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll meet Barnabas who was a close companion and supporter of Paul. Listen to how Barnabas encouraged and exhorted others to follow Jesus. What a marvelous example he is for us today. Who are three people in your life who have encouraged you the most? Sunday Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051522.cfm

Click here to share a thought Jesus promises that we’ll receive, find, and the door will be opened if we but ask, seek, and knock. What about when these don’t seem to work? How did Jesus mean these words?

Click here to share a thought When Thomas meets the Risen Lord, all doubt is vanquished, and he makes the greatest confession of faith in all of the New Testament. In this episode you’ll also hear of a life-changing  transformation of someone who began to see and hear the Risen Lord from their heart. This experience is  also recounted in an episode entitled A Daily Creed published on January 31, 2...

Click here to share a thought Why do you believe that Jesus rose from the dead? Is it the eyewitness of Jesus’ disciples or is it also something you feel deep inside? Easter Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041722.cfm Painting - The disciples Peter and John running to the tomb on the morning of the Resurrection By  Eugène Burnand - 1898 https://www.joelclarkson.com/blog/2020/4/20/th...

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear about God’s marvelous ways of leading us into freedom. Sunday Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040322-YearC.cfm?amp

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear about the rich young man who lacks one thing in his desire to gain everlasting life. It’s his next step. What’s yours? The Rich Young Man - Mark 10: 17-31 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/10

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll here about the only person in Jesus’ parables who has a name. The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke: 16: 19-31 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/16

Click here to share a thought 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. Sunday Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030622.cfm?amp

Click here to share a thought  In this episode you’ll hear about how the Letter of James can be read as a New Testament book of proverbs and a practical guide for growing in holiness. Friday Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022522.cfm

Click here to share a thought What is the music of the kingdom?  In this episode you’ll hear about God’s vision for the kingdom, a vision that includes loving our enemies. How is this possible?   Sunday’s Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022022.cfm?amp

Click here to share a thought What does love look like?  In this episode you’ll hear of  St. Paul’s practical reflections on this timeless question.  1 Cor 12:31-13:13 Sunday Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/013022.cfm?amp

Click here to share a thought 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://www.google.com/amp/s/bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012322.cfm%3famp

Click here to share a thought 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://www.google.com/amp/s/bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011622.cfm%3famp

Click here to share a thought 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://www.google.com/amp/s/bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010922.cfm%3famp Book Reference The Life of the Beloved By Henri Nouwen

Click here to share a thought What values are most important in your family? In this episode you’ll hear about the art of family and the many ways that Jesus, Mary and Joseph can relate to our family struggles. Holy Family Sunday Readings https://www.google.com/amp/s/bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122621.cfm%3famp

Click here to share a thought What would happen if one morning in a Washington, DC, subway station a world-class violinist played some of the best music ever written?  In this episode you’ll here this astonishing story, and its correlation to the night our Savior was born in Bethlehem. Christmas Readings https://www.google.com/amp/s/bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122521-dawn.cfm%3famp Joshua Bell...

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear of Mary’s big decision and Elizabeth’s affirmation. When your faith is tested, in whom do you place your trust? Sunday Readings https://www.google.com/amp/s/bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121921.cfm%3famp 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 t...

Click here to share a thought In this episode you’ll hear of several great journey stories and how each year with Advent we begin the greatest journey anew with Jesus and and his Church. 2nd Sunday of Advent Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120521.cfm

Click here to share a thought Aren’t the people you know who are most peaceful and joyful in life also people of gratitude? In this episode find out why and how to snap out of an ungrateful perspective.  Thanksgiving Readings https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading