"On Purpose: Off Purpose" | 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Fr. Mike's Homily)

[@ruthortega5822]

Wow, Father Mike, your homily is so right on. So many of my friends and family have stopped going to church. We all were raised as Catholics, gone to Catholic school, received the Sacraments. Watching the mass on TV satisfies them although they are physically able to attend. Most do not go at all. This really saddens me. I don’t know what to do about it because it is their choice and talking about it seems to bounce off the wall. I will pray and pray and pray some more.

[@JWFAdvent]

Hey, maybe you should try talking to them anyway

[@ruthortega5822]

@JWFAdvent I do!

[@robertrosas5975]

Thank you Father Mike, the last 40 seconds of words felt like Jesus was talking to me and not you. I’m speechless.

[@bensorrentino7433]

Thanks Father Mike I think the Holy Spirit is doing great things through you. Peace be with you.

[@MikeSchmitz-b8r]

May The almighty God bless you and keep you and your family in Good health, how often do you pray to God?

[@bensorrentino7433]

@MikeSchmitz-b8r I communicate to GOD every day. Typically I think I would pray 3 times or more a day. I believe I feel closer to God when I pray at times near reading the Bible on a regular basis. Iron Sharpens Iron. God Bless You Father Mike.

[@MikeSchmitz-b8r]

Am so happy to hear this from you, where are you watching from Mr Ben?

[@bensorrentino7433]

@@MikeSchmitz-b8r I live in Victor NY a suburb of Rochester NY. I had an idea for a digital database of all the baptism records that are at all the churches in the USA so the church can do outreach to get people coming back on a regular basis. What do you think?

[@bensorrentino7433]

I live in Victor NY, a suburb of Rochester NY. I had an idea to have a Catholic digital database of baptism records from all the churches so the church could do outreach to get people coming back. What do you think?

[@Navygrl58]

Holy mackerel!! 😳 I think in my 67 years of being a Catholic and wondering what my purpose is now that I’m a retired nurse and just teaching CCD twice a week, this has to be the most impactful sermon that has shaken me back into my realization that I do truly have a purpose still and have to recognize that it means something and stick with it! Thank you Fr. Mike! Wow!

[@planecrazy99]

This resonates so much with me. It’s the slow creep that is almost unnoticed until you take a big step back and relook at things. Fantastic sermon Father Mike. Thank you

[@TheSlothJK]

I keep listening to random homilies recently and they are accurate with my life at the moment. 🙏🏽

[@minhcao1838]

You’re not hearing them by accident! God speaks to us in many ways, and it sounds like He’s guiding you right where you need to be. Keep listening, keep your heart open, and have the courage to respond to His call. He has something good in store for you!

[@wo0dy62]

Great homily. What a message. Thank you for this time.God Bless

[@sstadlbauer1]

More purpose, less distraction! Amen! 🙏

[@sbabb6708]

I am so glad that listen this before bed . Thank you Lord For Father Mike 🙏🏽

[@arishkolnik9316]

STAY AWAY FROM CATHOLICSIM - it teaches a works based salvation, that Christ's sacrifice wasn't enough and only temporarily covers sins and its now up to you to do your part. THIS GOES AGAINST THE BIBLE We Must Believe the Work of Jesus He lived a perfect and sinless life so that God could justify condemned sinners with His righteousness (Rom. 3:21-26; 2 Cor. 5:21) He makes believers perfect forever (Heb. 10:14) He testified to the truth so that truth seekers will listen to Him (John 18:37) He bore His people's sin in His body on the cross (1 Peter 2:24) He has forgiven the sins of all believers and canceled their eternal sin debt (Col. 2:13-14) He reconciles believers to God (2 Cor. 5:18-20) He redeems believers from the curse of the law (Gal. 3:13) He saves forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them (Heb. 7:25) He gave His life as a ransom for many (Mat. 20:28) He satisfied divine justice as the perfect sacrifice for sin (1 John 2:2) He shed His blood to purify His people from all sin (1 John 1:7) He died once for all sins to bring believers to God (1 Peter 3:18) He offered Himself as the one sacrifice for all sins for all time (Heb. 10:10,12,18) He saves believers from divine condemnation (Rom. 8:1) He delivers His people from the dominion of Satan (Acts 26:18) He rescues believers from the domain of darkness and transfers them into His kingdom (Col. 1:13) He was resurrected from the dead, giving every believer a living hope and an inheritance in heaven protected by God's power (1 Peter 1:3-5)

[@MelissaRegnery]

Thanks Father Mike! I start my day off with you....and every day I do my best to live my life with purpose....

[@RosaRedondo-n4m]

Thanks!

[@helenatavares7946]

Thank you so much, Fr. Mike! I really needed to hear this. “I can’t come down.” 🙏🏼

[@MikeSchmitz-b8r]

May the almighty God bless you and keep you and your family in Good health, have you been baptized?

[@helenatavares7946]

@ Amen! Yes, I am ❤️ I serve in my Parrish in the music ministry and I’m part of a Community called Seeds of the Word.

[@MikeSchmitz-b8r]

Where are you from?

[@helenatavares7946]

@@MikeSchmitz-b8r Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 😊

[@elviam2289]

Fr. Mike your homily brought me to tears. Thank you for such a beautiful reflection 🙏🏼

[@bethanyrose2023]

Lord show me your will in my life. I am open to you.

[@MikeSchmitz-b8r]

Your prayers has been answered MissB, have you been baptized?

[@judithdumbutshena5000]

Thank you Father Mike for a very, very meaningful and insightful Homily!

[@paddyglover3380]

God bless you Father Mike I've lost my first love now I need to get back on track. Jesus son of David have pity on me 🙏🙏

[@youngpianists1]

Thank you Fajter Mike for mentioning procrastination and distraction! I really suffer from it. To know that I am not the only one gives me hope!

[@Cwealth12]

Thank u Fr. Mike for this message today and all ur messages and homilies plus the Bible in a year series. Thank you.

[@zsolttalloczy5222]

As usual, one of the most intelligent, thoughtful and inspiring preaches I have ever heard…and by now, heard many…Lord bless, and thank you Father!!

[@b8akaratn19]

Today's Mass had over 700ppl in online attendance (i kept an eye on the counter 😊) 💪🙏💙❣️ Thank You, folks at Duluth & Ascension. Y'all are doing something Amazing. It has changed my life; i have even forsworn LL Bean gear for Duluth Trading wear (...as a Mainer, this is sacrilege...) Go, Fr. Mike!!!

[@shj0792]

Great invitation!!

[@MikeSchmitz-b8r]

May The almighty God bless you and keep you and your family in Good health, how often do you pray to God Mrs Suzi?

[@kiljonlenin]

I believe Fr. Mike is a strong candidate to be the next pope.

[@carolynalameida709]

I think a priest needs to be a Bishop first :)

[@elnettfernandes291]

Fr Mike. i attended your mass today as I have a ligament tear. your homily on purpose inspired ,me.. i was so depressed. God spoke to you through you/ Thank you.. will be praying you you/ Elnett

[@sunshinegirl4660]

Praying for a speedy recovery for you! I’m grateful for Fr Mike too. His homilies are so inspired by the Holy Spirit ❤🙏🏻

[@elnettfernandes291]

​@@sunshinegirl4660thanks dear. God bless

[@ALittleWarriorforChrist]

Father Mike, Thank you so much for this homily. I will listen to this when I need inspiration to get back on track and ignore distractions. I am in the process of applying to a university to get a Master’s in Library and Information Science. I want to use it to work at a Catholic Library. Please pray for me that I get accepted and don’t lose my way. I feel so deeply this is the path God wants me to take. I’m praying for you and for all the Priests. Thank you so much, Father Mike.

[@MikeSchmitz-b8r]

May The almighty God bless you and keep you and your family in Good health, have you been baptized Miss Christina?

[@margaretscott3450]

Thank you, Fr. Mike, I really needed to hear your homily today. Thank you for all that you do.

[@victoriasanchez3693]

Thank you so much for your GREAT HOMILY!! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS!!

[@Karensoyk]

Fr. Mike yoU are A gift from God.

[@roseeleya2327]

Great homily❤

[@NoyPi6step]

This spoke to me, God bless you Fr. Mike. Thank you

[@stephaniespardo]

Thank you so much Father Mike for delivering this Homily exactly how I needed to hear it. God Bless you!

[@CherylZuzzio]

Thank you Fr Mike. I’ve been grappling with this for a while now. Why am I here, what is my purpose. I have to listen, to follow and trust to be great at whatever that purpose is.

[@MikeSchmitz-b8r]

May The almighty God bless you and keep you and your family in Good health, how often do you pray to God CHery?

[@MichelleFavrin]

God bless you for a beautiful homily Fr. Mike. I'm going through anxiety for the first time in my life. Needing many prayers for many issues. 😢

[@wendyt1023]

So Amazing Father! Thank You 🙏🏼!!

[@ChaunaleeVolkmann]

Powerful! Thank you!!

[@MikeSchmitz-b8r]

May The almighty God bless you and keep you and your family in Good health, how often do you pray to God Miss Chaunalee?

[@lisag.8389]

oh that's what i have... strategic procrastination. it is a struggle, truly. thank you Fr.Mike

[@MrsAngelala]

Thank you for the r your phrasing at ~22 minutes. I had this playing while making dinner and the children were in the kitchen. I heard what was coming and RAN to the phone to turn it down, and false alarm. Thank you!

[@marann7223]

Wow this is one of the best homilies I’ve ever heard

[@Scott0048]

Powerful is the only word needed to describe this. Thank you again, Father Mike

[@thiombianoalida]

waouhhh! so beautiful, powerful, and compelling homelie. thank you and blessings Fr Mike🙏🙏🙏

[@LadyLeo8208]

I loved this one. Thank you.❤

[@MikeSchmitz-b8r]

May The almighty God bless you and keep you and your family in Good health, how often do you pray to God Miss Angela?

[@mariedfernando3991]

Wow thank you Fr Mike!!!! shall live on purpose like Nehemiah without coming down, listening to Ezra 🎯💘

[@maria196311]

Thank you Father Mike for remind us to stay focused on our purpose.

[@MikeSchmitz-b8r]

May The almighty God bless you and keep you and your family in Good health, have you been baptized Miss Maria?

[@davebetz2322]

Thank you Father Mike.

[@MikeSchmitz-b8r]

You’re welcome, how often do you pray to God?

[@elib3elib3]

This is a keeper homily; I will need to listen to it often…❤

[@3176sue]

God bless you Fr Mike. I promise to pray daily for you! I am so grateful for your teachings and all your hard work. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️

[@trixieknits]

Start with the morning offering! It always helps me!

[@alemasosae1909]

Thank you Father Mike! I needed to hear that! I am a Catholic writer and I have not writen in weeks because I allowed myself to be distracted! With your advice and God’s grace I will remind myself I have a purpose and not drift away from it. God bless you!

[@Omeniamthebeginning]

Thank you for this video it has really helped me

[@SilviaRodriguez-ln4ob]

Thank you Father Mike, may God have mercy on me, i want to love him & do what i have to so his purpose in my life is fullfilled You are truly a man of God

[@17CW68fNv]

Very good, thank you. I'm making a note on this. God Bless. Claire.

[@cbtherepetitiveparthelpsme957]

Shadow mission is the slippery slope. Great homily Fr Mike.

[@jobinbabu3272]

Thank you father, needed to hear it today... Love from India! Praise God!

[@JiveTurkey1618]

Another great one Father Mike!!! ✌️❤️🙏

[@txgrandma3]

There is such wisdom here. Thanks so much for your witness & answering the call to the priesthood. You are in my prayers.

[@chrisherrera3042]

Thank you father for reminding me what I am made for !!

[@anneschilling4974]

Thank you Father Mike. This enlightens my heart for my daughter and her choices in life.

[@gdc6614]

Amen! Your words have awakened my spirit to stop doubting and not give up.

[@lidiaportolese9957]

Thank u Father Mike u touched me deep 🙏

[@valeriocritelli6714]

It's so important to keep focused on God's plan for each one of us.

[@Omeniamthebeginning]

Im being reminded of something very important which I might have forgotten

[@donagarcia8996]

One of the best homilies, Fr. Mike. It’s like you were directly speaking to my husband and I, who are going through these exact struggles right now. It totally relaxed my heart hearing this

[@LittleLotte5]

Thank you, Fr. Mike. And God bless you.

[@margaretbearsley7439]

Oh my Lord! Yes. Yesssss. Let's remember that Jesus is our first love. Amen. Thank you Fr Mike. Jesus is our first love ❤️

[@clairedugenske2061]

I really appreciate you posting the homily’s after Mass. I don’t get much from the area I moved too. I miss my old priest.

[@KayKoz223]

Thank you Father Mike! This Homily was very personal to me. You presented it beautifully as usual.😍

[@Fonsemania80]

I've listened to this twice in 2 days... Father Mike,Father Mike ...may the Good Lord keep you and bless you.

[@NMRay_Tesa]

Amen. Thank you Father.

[@PauletteNgoran]

Thank you father Mike May God bless you

[@euliepotter566]

Thank you Father Mike for your amazing service and preaching the word of Jesus Christ our Lord the only begotten son of our Almighty Father. God Blessed.🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹

[@doloresmarquez4992]

Wow this hit home .I have just been drafting. Thank you for waking me up. THANK YOU.🕊️🙏🕊️🙏

[@Fonsemania80]

7:43 YEP....this is my 'Strategic Procrastination'in work and prayer

[@AJR250]

very helpful and challenging. Thank you Fr. Mike

[@KidIcarus178]

Strategic procrastination 🙋‍♂️

[@KidIcarus178]

"You used to love Me, Now you just work for Me" 🥲

[@pammiesingkho1786]

I so loved this- makes me think nasa TAMANG LANDAS at TAMANG KATINUAN pa ko compared sa Ibang mga nacacaenkwentro ko na malalaking Ang sayad nila. ❤🙏❤️🙏❤️🕊️💙Thank u n God bless u po Fr.Mike!!🕊️💙🕊️💙

[@MikeSchmitz-b8r]

May The almighty God bless you and keep you and your family in Good health, how often do you pray to God Miss Pammie?

[@josephinewalker6181]

Father Mike, you raise me up!!

[@catherinephillips7432]

God Bless you Fr Mike

[@minhcao1838]

Amen, may this message spread like wildfire to all!

[@joolz5747]

We just need to follow the Lord He lights are path one step at a time. Don’t look too far ahead …yes plan But remember God has other plans perhaps.

[@mariepaulegil2233]

Thank you ❤

[@zairaarriel1608]

Amazing. Thank you Father.

[@afomanebolisa4423]

This is spot-on, amazingggg.

[@andrealuciasanchezperdomo1332]

THANK YOU FATHER MIKE! Just the words my heart needed to hear! God bless you!

[@marybeth8028]

So true Father Mike.

[@patriciaburns7751]

So many of my loved ones have stopped gong to church. Seems they are distracted and on shadow missions. Thank you Fr. Mike for your on point homily and On Purpose series-full of wisdom and truths. Comparisons rob YOU of joy. Most of us are fine with God being our Savior but struggle with Him being our Lord. So needed this reminder to not come down and we are made on purpose.

[@Bigshot0925]

This is so timely for me Fr. Mike and the message is so powerful. I’m doing Exodus 90 right now and I needed to hear this. God be with you always Fr. Mike. 🙏🏼

[@patriciaburns7751]

Thank you Fr. Mike for on point homily full of wisdom and truths. Comparisons rob YOU of joy. Most of us are fine with God being our Savior but struggle with the Lord part. Thank you, needed the reminder to not come down.

[@JaneSmith-x4x]

Thank you Fr Mike

[@Camelia.Andrea.Anamaria]

Thank you, Father Mike! Amazing as always!😊

[@nickrugg]

Fr. Mike!!! God’s wrestling coach!!! ✝️🙏❤️💪🏻

[@lawrencegatti8283]

I am weeping for joy also. Thank you for reminding me of my first love.

[@Lzblessed1]

This was so amazing! Truly touched my heart and made me very emotional. Thank you Father Mike for your good work and being on purpose.

[@tisemeni]

Homily is great. The thing is, if you read further, they eventually get to the destination. The drifters got to their destination. The son of Bathsheba was Solomon. God directs, He always has, and always will.

[@saintbelen]

naurrr this ATE. good job listening to the Holy Spirit 👍🏼

[@ZeroingInOnIt]

I had the same fascination with exploration and discovery of new lands. ⛵🌎 I wondered in awe at how explorers discovered North America - the astonishing bravery.

[@jetta2134]

Thank you Father Michael! I am very old and have felt sad and useless about what is happening this new year here in our country! The leadership and sinfulness and corruption is exposed even more here in our country and feel so helpless feeling ,that my prayers are not enough and dont matter anymore! That i will die helpless without leaving a better world for my children grandchildren and great grandchildren ! Your words are beautiful and encouraging to me this morning!

[@Mrs.B-p4g]

Sometimes it is more important that we be better people for the world and raise those around us (our children grandchildren and so forth) to be better people for the world. God has already created the world to be the most beautiful and precious place for us. now it is up to each of us to do our part by being each better for the world. Never lose hope and continue praying faithfully your prayers DO matter.

[@JAFosha]

Thank you for this excellent, challenging homily! You have given us so much to think about : distractions, shadow missions, off purpose vs. on purpose. Time for some serious self-reflection. Thank you!

[@jugeemortel]

This is a brilliant homily. Thank you, Fr. Mike!

[@vitorfaster3577]

Nunca o senhor me tocou tsnto quanto hoje, Querido padre Mick Schmitz.

[@tharakabasuru]

AMEN 🗿❤️

[@euliepotter566]

Thank you Father Mike for your amazing service and preaching the word of Jesus Christ our Lord the only begotten son of our Almighty Father. God Blessed.🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹

[@VictorG-q1o]

Thank you Padre Mike