"Raincoats and Umbrellas" | 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Fr. Mike's Homily)

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[@ruthortega5822]

I positively love your homilies, Father Mike. You really know how to get to my heart. I want to go to mass and leave changed. Yes, God bless America, land that I love. How fortunate are we to live here. Help me, Jesus, to appreciate my country and leave mass a different person.

[@h3868-d7j]

I love our Church, its teachings, the Eucharist. My heart is full. Thank you, Father And may God bless the USA ❤

[@juliep47378]

My goodness, father Mike; surely the Holy Spirit is speaking thru you. Your words described me, but thank you for a most humble, and truthful teaching. Amen

[@larrys4383]

Earlier today, I ran into four of my former middle school students who attended a conference with Fr Schmidt. Although I haven’t t seen them in over two years, one of the first things they shared with me is that they met and heard Fr. Mike. Thank you Fr. For bringing these young people closer to Jesus.

[@daveraymond8526]

Brilliant homily 🙏 I learn something every Sunday this Sunday I have learnt I am one of those many people who walk away unchanged 😢. Please Lord increase my Faith, Love and Trust in you 🙏

[@flowerboy4269]

I'm a protestant, raised in the UCC, with experiences in Evangelism but I love your teachings! I think I'm real close to tears on this one. I've contemplated going to a Mass, I went once because my friend was Catholic. But I've never gone for myself. I have family that are practicing Catholics as well.

[@tinag7506]

What's stopping you. You're always welcome

[@flowerboy4269]

@tinag7506 I'm queer, so I'm very leery of church. But I live in rural il, 3 hours south of Chicago, so there's no shortage of Catholic churches in my area. I picked one, and I'm going this Sunday. I'll let you know how it goes and if I decide to go back. Does it really matter which one I choose? Because I know selecting a Protestant church is no easy task.

[@KP-pm8sl]

​@@flowerboy4269 I hope you enjoy your visit to Mass. Which specific parish? Well remember who you are there to see- our Lord. The mass you celebrate is the same mass happening all over the world and celebrated by the angels and Saints, how wonderful to be able to share in something so sacred. Keep that at the front of your mind you will be fine. Wishing you the very best for Sunday and I will keep you in my heart and prayers.

[@keniacruz4392]

Únete a la verdad , al camino y a la plenitud . Eres bienvenida

[@flowerboy4269]

@@keniacruz4392 Muchas gracias! Te lo agradezco.

[@user-kg1zv5xb1m]

Once again your homily hit home.. Father Mike.. you have changed my life in so many ways. Thank you from my heart . You’re a true warrior of Christ ✝️🙏🏻🌹

[@rubenshernandez1760]

Thank you Holy Spirit for enlightening Fr. Mike! Thank you Holy Trinity!

[@veraborsa-valadez5945]

I love this country too. God bless America and convert the American people.

[@squidward66]

God bless America! Bless you Father Mike.

[@CigarsNRoses]

My Jesus, help me to put my phone down and pray when I am praying.

[@loutotheis]

Being almost 70 years old doesn't make surrendering completely to God easier. But surrendering to God makes life easier because I don't have to do everything by myself. Prayer, confession and especially the power of the Eucharist makes all things possible. Because the impossible, unsolvable is waiting on all of us. Like a baby being born, the baby actually participates, but a lot of the heavy pushing is done by another.

[@crystalxmunoz]

Lord Bless this living Saint we have on Earth. VIVA CRISTO REY!

[@Carolem494]

I so look forward to your homily every Sunday after Mass. Father, you are wonderful.

[@leonora8954]

❤❤❤ your homilies Fr. Mike and this is no exception. You make us want to love Jesus more. Thank you and God bless you.

[@BaydaDobbs]

Thank you Father Mike . You truly are disciple. God bless you and I pray for you every day.🙏🙏

[@adriannahey4168]

I had wonderful success this past month, and my response after this homily was...God, use this.

[@marianmilne6009]

Thank you Fr Mike for this wonderful explanation . God bless🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@mariechong9109]

Lord I desire to change, please help me to remove my spiritual raincoat, and be open to your healing touch. Lord I desire to do your will , increase my faith , allowing you to change me, to serve you with love God do me what you will, Amen

[@lucysmith5187]

Thank you, Father Mike!

[@edelmiraespinosa9689]

The priests I follow say that communion should not be received in the hands but directly in the mouth and they use a small plate to receive anything that may fall, because it is the body of our lord and nothing should fall to the ground. God bless Father Mike. Salve Maria!

[@peppy619]

"Lord, I am here, but I am not yours." That one hit me like a brick

[@MaryJoJohnson-fs5yz]

Perfect words for me today. God bless you Father!

[@pairinvestments1564]

I love what you are doing! God Bless us All! Thanks!

[@TOMReefer]

Did you watch the debate? 🙏🏻I hope we don’t become subjects again

[@debby2131]

Thank you for this homily, Father!

[@americanpatriot2422]

God bless you Father Mike.

[@joktanephraim]

Beautiful Father, Amen! (and you too btw ;) shalom shalom!)

[@Stankpuss713]

How come because I can’t explain it to you but I think you have to go through suffering in order to get closest to god . Thank you father Mike for informing me of this matter I never took into account how many people know of god but never been touched by god btw is that what your pointing out here. Overstood father Mike amen 🙏🏼.

[@josephinedelgado6703]

Thank you God Bless you Father Mike & family. This connected soul heartily. Got IT. Growing 😇✝️

[@MarthaLopez-rj2bf]

I love you father mike I love being a Catholic and I love 🇺🇸 Just finished listening to you July 1, 2024. We got some devastating news this morning. My niece passed away Can you please pray for her I would appreciate it very much. We are all devastated and then we never expected this. Thank you father Mike and may God bless you.♥️🤍💙🗽🇺🇸

[@AnnaS1371]

I hope Fr Mike knows how many lives he is changing with these amazing, truthful and easy to understand homilies 😊😊 he truly is an invaluable gift from God ❤

[@pierremichelestival]

He looks like the creator of "The Chosen." Amazing.

[@pattysayssew3609]

Hi Fr, I love that you picked out two samples of healing and faith. I'm part of a prayer group that prays for healing online. Two weeks ago, a need for an extra prayer partner popped up so I changed plans to pray. The focus is on the guests, but that night someone called out for spines to be healed and my back started doing weird things. A fall down the stairs several years ago damaged a disc and tissue and it really limits my activities. But there it was, doing something weird, and the down-leg pain stopped. Within 24 hours it was apparent that a significant partial healing took place. No pain from the disc area since. I know Jesus heals physically, and I've been prayed over dozens of times for the back, but that night Jesus graced me with the healing that has significantly changed my life! He is so good, and I am so eager to keep praying for others to be healed! I do have faith He heals. I've seen so many amazing healings. His love is so overflowing.

[@acutebutcute]

Those were this week's Bible readings in the mass today

[@Blossom13745]

I’m genuinely curious and asking out of good faith, when they changed the plans to pray and they started to pray instead for spines to be healed, IN that moment, did you have faith that moment you were going to get healed or were you just thinking much about it? Why do you think this time your spine gone healed when many times before you got prayed over but didn’t receive any healing? Thank you.

[@pattysayssew3609]

@@Blossom13745 That is a great question. I've had two big healings: carpel tunnel and my back. Neither time was I praying for myself, but for others. The first time was at a healing Mass, where I was praying for my sister. I was healed, she was not. Then this time, where I was there to pray for others. Also, in both cases I hadn't planned to be there for the event. They were both a last minute decision where I gave up something i wanted to do to be part of the healing event instead. For the recent one, I specifically decided what I was planning could wait because it was more important to pray for the guests. It is possible the message from Jesus to me in this is that my faith is coming through in that I know He heals. I have seen incredible healings. We just have to show up and ask. And sometimes, unexpectedly, you're the one who gets healed even when you didn't ask because someone else did on your behalf. Thanks again for the question. Thought provoking.

[@Blossom13745]

@@pattysayssew3609 Thank you for replying! And I’m happy to hear you got healing, praise be to God! I ask bc I have an illness and I’ve been prayed over but never got healed, however I’ve heard from different ppl that it was sometimes when they least expected it or were doubtful (in the sense that they weren’t of the faith) and got healed, so I always believed while faith is important, I also think Gods will in definitely involved and he gives when he wants it, idk that just been my observation and I may be wrong but I’m grateful you shared your testimony bc i think it was beautiful and also thought provoking. God bless you🥰

[@pattysayssew3609]

@@Blossom13745 Thank you for sharing, too. It does work that way sometimes. The mystery of God. I'll be praying for you! I pray with a group called CORAC ( Corps of Renewal and Charity). If you're interested I'll get you the info to sign up for prayer.

[@shj0792]

That’s a wow !! This is so powerful the love of God brings me to tears. Thank you, father Mike . !!

[@conniedelvigna9427]

Thank you, Father Mike. Your words always bring me closer to the Lord.

[@diannegazzola1957]

HI! Father Mike, wishing you a Blessed week ahead ❤

[@marystenson2852]

Beautifully depicted on The Chosen❤️🙏☘️

[@annwright8079]

Which episode?

[@marystenson2852]

@@annwright8079 season 3 episode 5- beautiful job!

[@evelynsintimappiah1888]

Thank you Father Mike

[@janefosha7847]

Thank you for this excellent homily! "To be alive you need to grow, and to grow we must be changed". Thank you!

[@robertolopez4081]

Great homily Fr Mike!

[@Tgerardb]

Every single time I listen to Fr. Mike, he says something critical for my spiritual growth. I love it too. Lord, do with me whatever you will. Help me to grow in trust and ove.

[@linda.pvangapandu8917]

Thank you Father Mike! What a beautiful sermon! I really love how you explain everything! Because it gives a better understanding! I always look forward to seeing your videos! Numbers 6:24 'May the Lord bless you and keep you. Numbers 6:25 May the Lord reveal his face to you and take pity on you. Numbers 6:26 May the Lord turn his countenance toward you and grant peace to you'. KJV Colossians 1:9 Then, too, from the day when we first heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and requesting that you be filled with the knowledge of his will, with all wisdom and spiritual understanding, Colossians 1:10 so that you may walk in a manner worthy of God, being pleasing in all things, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God, Colossians 1:11 being strengthened in every virtue, in accord with the power of his glory, with all patience and longsuffering, with joy, KJV I pray that you have a blessed day! 😊

[@beckychenoweth]

Lead me Lord all my life. Hear me Jesus, hide me in Thy wounds and never leave my side. I trust You Jesus 🙏🙏🙏

[@DT-mp2gf]

Member of body of Christ means to be alive means to grow means to change, WOW what a sermon!

[@rachelolvera9435]

Pray for me , Father. I feel sad.

[@larryfer4526]

Thanks Fr. Mike, brilliant!

[@annamariebarlikas]

Faith in hearts open to His love ❤

[@bellyruzmom]

I love America .... we are so blessed.

[@emilypandolfo7702]

Thank you Father Mike❤

[@stephanieholderfield2475]

I love this!

[@phoenixaz8431]

I was outside, listening with bluetooth earphones to a Christian lady preach (she's great), then this video comes up right afterwards. My father, who has been a devout Catholic all his life, daily Church goer, has been a great source of scandal to me all my life because I could never understand why the thousands of reception of the Eucharist, thousands of masses did not fundamentally change him. Yesterday, I went to see my parents, and on my way out, I used the wrong word, and he gently tapped me on the back of my head (we all know what that means, right?), so this video, this message is a consolation from God because it makes sense that the mass and the Eucharist are not ''magic'' per se. They only operate their ''magic'' with a willing vessel. And i wanted to acknowlege it, Fr. Mike and God. I was beginning to spiral into pretty bleak and dark thoughts and ideas. So odd to me how *this year* God is knocking harder than he has ever done. I know we're in the end-times, so that could be his last-ditch effort to save a hopeless wretch like me.

[@ICMLJ]

100%!!! Thank you Fr Mike for another enlightening and inspiring homily. I am going to say that on Tuesday when I receive the Eucharist next. Glory & Praise to our Lord ❤🙏

[@britaahonen1489]

RIGHT, YOUR NOT REALLY YOURSELF AND DON'T LIVE AT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, THE HOURS I'VE SPENT THINKING ABOUT THIS, RIGHT, THEY WOULD BE RIGHT THEY WOULD BE YOURSELF THEN,

[@PLANTaCEED-pp7ew]

PRAISE GOD

[@kerryfaden94]

Wow! That was amazing! It cheered me up! What made me pause especially is wondering what you went through or the moment you realized we are touched or untouched by God

[@britaahonen1489]

We're not ill, Would they have time to care if god was ill, you wouldn't remember, looking at the writing, if they'd care or remember, I've got to make the decision due to them not really remember God,

[@rogersd1]

What would Jesus do what’s happening in his homeland father mike? Honest Question

[@shirleybrookssanders2824]

I'm pride to be American Texan Thank God

[@tonox0]

Thank you so much for this!

[@diannegazzola1957]

Thanks!

[@raba650]

Reminds me of the now Saint charles de foucauld prayer of abandonment.

[@canaima777]

AMEN 🙏

[@PhilipsSajan]

Amen

[@elizabethmarkoe7776]

I enjoy his Homilies but he speaks to fast . I have to watch him 2twice if I’m lucky to catch it all

[@liaprincipi2474]

I'd love to meet Father Mike, thank you for this explanation

[@headingnorth5701]

You're old enough now to change yourself. (Rim shot)

[@caroldye5537]

Awesome message! Love your patriotism and love for Minnesota!

[@davidpark4344]

Nice. Thank you for this. Thanks be to God.

[@RuthFalcon-z3k]

Thank you, Father Mike. Beatifully said. ❤

[@britaahonen1489]

Well no, I can get rid of them, Forget Jesus,

[@colleenconger5265]

Another fabulous homily thank you so much father Mike I pray for you and for all praise Bishops and Pope!! ♥️🙏

[@ExcitedDolphin-im2bd]

I love it. God bless you always and forever.

[@britaahonen1489]

I feel I can't trust them, not truly trust them all,

[@lawrencegatti8283]

Wow, I go to mass everyday and think of myself as participating actively, but now I question how fully present I am. Thank you.

[@wms72]

I have faith. Have been healed many times. Yet important prayers, salvific prayers for others, remain unanswered. Heartbreaking.

[@janetandrews1306]

Beautiful Father Mike🙏🏻!

[@Shawn-q3x]

If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him (1 Corinthians 3:17): Let every man be careful of how he lays his foundation. The only foundation we are to lay is that of Jesus Christ (1 Cor 3:11). The foundations of gold, silver, and precious stones are of *_good intentions_* that glorifies the Father; it is by this that we are saved. However, the foundations of wood, hay, and stubble are of the world; these will be burned up and the man shall suffer loss, but he will be saved by the foundations of gold, silver, and precious stones that glorify the Father (1 Cor 3:12-15). Our bodies are God’s temple. If any man builds wickedness and evilness deliberately, God will destroy him (Hebrews 10:26). As we grow in God’s righteousness, we receive the mind of Christ, who has the mind of God. As we grow, we get rid of the wood, hay, and stubble and we walk in the power and spirit of God through Jesus. The temple of God is holy-which temple are you? (1 Cor 3:17)

[@rosaredondo1598]

Wow! So much wisdom. May God continue to bless you Father Mike with words filled with spiritual growth 🙏🏻

[@DescriptionofHeaven-uf7hl]

As a protestant this might be the best conversation on Jesus

[@carlinmccormick1105]

God bless, Father Mike.

[@alexandercecil-eg5js]

Just wondering - how do you get the picture days before the Mass?

[@carolynalameida709]

Yes, I will Be Changed today!

[@AlexanderAnco]

Impresiona la energía que pone a sus palabras, y sus palabras también impresionan. Muchas gracias por compartir esta prédica. Amén, Padre.

[@marcelamaria4205]

God bless you 🙏

[@lindatrombley3]

I am a linguist and know 4 different languages. My favorite is Russian as it so different in writing and grammer and got highest honors in it of the whole University. My teacher who became a close friend of mine was from Moscow, Russia.

[@thaonguyen-fv5gd]

Thank Father

[@reneetippett8446]

Thanks!

[@nancyroach3902]

🕯💞💖✨️🙏

[@lagranorac]

❤❤❤❤

[@Eternallyhopeful7788]

❤❤❤

[@corinabecerra953]

🙏🏼

[@tamarisktreee]

Thankyou🙏📖

[@marykaylor7337]

Thank you Father.

[@richardstevenson6739]

Second

[@Floridagirl_life]

💚

[@patsymarshall2514]

God Bless!