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

ENCORE EPISODE 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.Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042124.cfm

When Jesus appeared to his disciples after the resurrection, they were terrified and thought they were seeing a ghost.  In this episode you’ll hear a  reason why they may have been so scared, and three implications that flow from this gospel passage.Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041424.cfm

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/040724.cfmMaïti Girtanner’s storyhttps://www.ncregister.com/blog/what-happened-when-this-woman-met-her-nazi-torturer?amp

In this Easter episode you’ll hear about God’s abiding presence and how his disciples’ hearts soared when they realized He is risen!Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033124.cfm

This week the universal Church commemorates the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It’s the greatest love story ever told. In this episode you’ll hear of a way to experience this week with fresh eyes.Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032424.cfm

ENCORE EPISODE In this episode you’ll  hear about Jesus’ sixth 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/031724-YearA.cfm

ENCORE EPISODE 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, 10-13aThe Man Born Blind - John 9: 1-41 CReadingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031024-YearA.cfm

In this episode you’ll hear about Jesus clearing the temple. Find out why he did that and what his zeal means for you and me. Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030324-YearB.cfm

ENCORE EPISODE In this episode you’ll hear how a grace-filled Lent flows from a spirit of gratitude.Sunday Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021824.cfmBook ReferencesFood for the SoulBy Peter KreeftPraying the TruthBy William Barry,  S .J.

In this episode you’ll hear about a  life-changing miracle in the gospel of Mark and how Jesus continues to heal people today in profound ways.Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021124.cfm

ENCORE EPISODE In this episode you’ll hear about three important guidelines for living your life with meaning and direction.Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020424.cfmBook Reference The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?   By Rick Warren

In this episode you’ll hear about the core teachings of Jesus and  how they can change your life!Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012824.cfmFr. John FuellenbachGod loves me unconditionally. I am  completely forgiven.God is always with me.

In Mark’s Gospel Jesus comes right to the point: “The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Jesus calls his first disciples who then abandon their nets and follow him. What is it about Jesus that they respond immediately? Listen in to find out more.Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012124.cfm

In this episode you’ll hear the advice the prophet Samuel was given when God called him by name, and how this advice might help you hear God’s call in your life.Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011424.cfm

In this episode you’ll hear about the Feast of the Epiphany and how Jesus came to save everyone!Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010724.cfm

ENCORE RECORDINGWhat 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.Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Sunday Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/123123.cfm

In this episode  you’ll hear how in 1223, exactly 800 years ago, St. Francis of Assisi  brought an altar, a live donkey, an ox and a statue of the baby Jesus to a cave for the celebration of Christmas Mass.  Find out why God become one of us and in such poverty? Readingshttpshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122523-Night.cfm

In this  episode you’ll hear about the origins of Gaudete Sunday and why we rejoice on this day so close to the celebration of Christmas! Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121723.cfm

In this episode you’ll hear about a 17th century Carmelite friar named Brother Lawrence and his life-changing practice of the presence of God.Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121023.cfmBook Reference The Practice of the Presence of Godby Brother Lawrence

In this episode you’ll hear how Isaiah yearns that God might “rend the  heavens” and do “awesome deeds” to wake us up. You’ll hear his hope that we allow ourselves to be clay in the hands of the potter, our God who loves us dearly.Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120323.cfmThe Prayer of AbandonmentBy St. Charles de FoucauldFather, I abandon myself into your hands. Do with me what you will.Whatever you may do, I thank you.I am ready for all. I accept all. Let only Your will be done in me, and in all your creatures.I wish no more than this, O Lord.Into your hands I commend my soul;I offer it to you with all the love of my heart,For I love you, Lord, and so need to give myself,  to surrender myself into your Hands,Without reserve, and with boundless confidence, for you are my Father. Amen.