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What NOT to Do During a Breakup
Fr. Mike is asked a lot about what to do when your life is thrown off course by a breakup.
In a previous episode, Fr. Mike discussed four questions …
7 years, 1 month ago
The Purpose of Lent
What does the Israelites’ forty years in the desert tell us about the purpose of Lent?
Sure, they both involve the number forty—which often represent…
7 years, 1 month ago
Picking a Thing for Lent
Fr. Mike knows the tricks we can play on ourselves when it comes to picking something for Lent. So he gives a straightforward guideline: Don’t pick s…
7 years, 1 month ago
Getting Involved in Parish Life
The value of a new parishioner introducing him or herself to parish life and just asking the priest, “How can I help?” is priceless.
When entering a…
7 years, 2 months ago
The Meaning of "I Love You"
Fr. Mike breaks down the real definition of love, which is willing the good of the other for the other.
He goes further than that though, saying tha…
7 years, 2 months ago
How Does God Restore Us?
Fr. Mike explains how God restores our brokenness, especially when it comes to our bodies.
So often, we find that the more precious a thing is, the m…
7 years, 2 months ago
You Are a Burden
Yes, you are a burden. We are all burdens, including Fr. Mike, but we are burdens worth carrying. Many of us choose to deal with our problems on our …
7 years, 2 months ago
What is Stopping You from Becoming a Saint?
It may seem too difficult, or even unrealistic, to be a saint today. The reality is though, a saint is simply someone who has conformed their will to…
7 years, 3 months ago
Am I the Exception to God's Rule?
God has his commandments and everything, but aren’t there times when there are exceptions to God’s rule?
It’s a trick we’ve all tried to pull. When a…
7 years, 3 months ago
Why is it a Mortal Sin? Skipping Mass and Communion without Confession
Why is skipping mass a mortal sin? And when we do go to mass, why do we need to receive communion in a state of grace?
It’s tempting to believe we ca…
7 years, 3 months ago