The Fear of the Lord | Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Fr. Mike's Homily)

[@KolokaiKalai]

You are God.I am not. A sinner l am...Fr.Mike, Thankyou for the teaching of the difference between FEAR and AFRAID. I so much needed this Such profound homilies you have. I thank the Lord for you are an amazing gift to us. 🙏🙏🙏

[@CLB4444]

Please pray for my son jimmy who is struggling with addiction and loneliness please watch over him angels surround him and my other children Francine and Peter to have good people in their lives to have a relationship with Jesus to go back to church to have wisdom and guidance thank you I believe in God and still pray

[@heavenlywarning]

*To you who read me: I wish you to forget who has already forgotten you. I want you to close the doors that no longer lead you anywhere and open a window of hope. I wish that you do not carry the blame, that you forgive yourself and forgive the mistakes of others. I wish you smiles and laughter. I wish the strong wind to hit your face and remind you that you are alive. I wish you warm hugs from those who are not forgotten in a lifetime. I wish you new indelible memories. I wish you the strength to endure the inevitable. And above all, I wish you lots of love.❤❤❤❤❤*

[@Catholicity-uw2yb]

POPE BENEDICT XVI: “People should not fear God, thinking he is always ready to punish, but rather they should love him because he is always ready to forgive. God is not a relentless sovereign who condemns the guilty, but a loving father whom we must love not out of fear of punishment, but because of his goodness. The Lord is a God who is just, but always ready to reveal himself as merciful and compassionate.”

[@amakawemambu7690]

My Sunday is never complete without listening to Fr Mike's homily. Problem is I'm never able to just listen without watching him, the passion with which he teaches, the facial expression makes the homily hit a nerve always

[@franh8043]

Me too. His eyes convey God's love. I got to watch the video. I hope weekly homily videos continues ❤

[@YDdraigGoch1]

I absolutely agree. Father Mike is amazing! 🙏🏻✝️

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

They with ears to hear, let them hear: Through the Holy Spirit, God has put it on me to preach to those lost in the devil's deceit! Hear me when I say, ye that are Catholic have been deceived and know not God. Ye worship Mary, praying to her; when God tells his to worship none other than him. It is idolatry. Catholicism has its own Bible and teachings, which are blasphemous to the word of God: the Holy Bible. As ye follow the teachings of man and not God; ye hear the pope, but not Jesus, yet ye claim to be his disciples! These are but a few things I named ye dwell within; there are many more. I tell you now to repent of your sins, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and you'll receive the gift of the Holy Spirit upon asking the Father! There are *NO* sub-divisions of Christianity. You're either a disciple of Christ or not. A Christian is someone who follows God's word, not a religion. Who obey the Father and follow his will; not man's nor their own heart's. Unless you keep Jesus' commandments, think not the Holy Spirit will dwell within you! They who heed this message and did what was stated with an open heart to God... Read the Holy Bible (KJV) daily and every time before you read, pray to the Father and ask: "Lord I ask that you give me understanding of your word, that I interpret it the way you want me to, and none of my own. I ask you in Jesus' name, amen." Revelation 22:8-9 KJV 8 And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things. 9 Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God. Acts 2:38 KJV 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Luke 11:13 KJV 13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? John 14:21-24 KJV 21 *He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.* 22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? 23 Jesus answered and said unto him, *If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.* 24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and *the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.* 3 John 1:11 KJV 11 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. *He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.* 1 John 3:6-10 KJV 6 *Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.* 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: *he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.* 8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. 9 *Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.* 10 *In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God,* neither he that loveth not his brother.

[@rosemariemorris2360]

​@@Call_Upon_YAH You are perfectly right in one thing and one thing only..... Jesus is THE only redeemer through the shedding of His blood and noone can come to the Father except through Him. HOWEVER There can be intercessors as there are here on earth. If I want something from my dad, I just ask my mom to ask him for me as she has his ear. Just like this, broken humanity cannot do it alone which is exactly why catholics ASK his Holy and Immaculate mother to interceed or vouch for them to bring them to God. Catholics DO NOT worship Mary or the saints ( hence no idolatry), they simply ask those that have already attained holiness to put in a good word and help them get closer to Jesus and hence closer to the Father. At the transfiguration Moses and Elijah were present and very much alive even though they'd died centruries before. If they are up there, why not ask for their help? That does not replace the true reverence and worship of God and He alone. All the words of the hail Mary prayer are biblical. Please stop digging your heels in and come to the one Holy and apostolic Church founded by Jesus Christ himself God bless you

[@patcockitt9797]

​@@rosemariemorris2360to be no 21:35 ❤😊

[@dianarivera6263]

It doesn't say to fear Jesus it saids to fear God!😊

[@Publius-24]

Jesus I love you. All I have is yours. Yours I am yours I want to be. Do with me whatever you will.

[@Prythian00]

I 100% did this. Thank you for the reminder

[@markg.4246]

"Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood him, praying ONLY for knowledge of HIS will for us and the power to carry that out"! - Step 11, Alcoholics Anonymous. What a gift!

[@wreloise1]

“Riches and strength lift up the heart, but the fear of the Lord is better than both. There is no loss in the fear of the Lord, and with it there is no need to seek for help.” ‭‭Sirach‬ ‭40‬:‭26

[@oliverkent8429]

God doesn't want Anyone to perish. Yet many believers still fear the final outcome.

[@andreaj28]

Lord, you speak through Father Mike Schmitz. Thank You and bless him.

[@nathanngumi8467]

Amen. 🙏 "We must fear God out of love, not love God out of fear." ~ St. Francis de Sales

[@whatasdf]

Fear the grandeur and power of the Lord but most of all fear losing (walking away from) His unfathomable love and mercy. God, when we go astray, please lead us quickly back to you! I love you, my holy holy holy God!

[@jamesfitzpatrick5258]

I hope someday Father Mike becomes the pope - he seems to have a real connection with God.

[@jbottsie]

So incredibly powerful. I pray that I never lose my fear of the Lord and I pray for you Father Mike Schmitz that God may allow you to keep spreading the gospel and drawing people back to the faith.

[@annaramirez5685]

Heavenly Father, I was at Mass Light Shines from the Host. Then during another Mass I watched all on the altar disappear. Sometimes this happens when I have prayed when the room around shifts and light surrounds then darkness and red appears I have always just ignored this and kept praying…I seen this in the confessional as well. rHowever again I was at Mass and a circle of light appeared above the altar full of a place where we all wish all can go. At adoration sometimes I seen clouds appear.. sometimes I seen darkness sometimes darkness stream lined at me sometimes where when this darkness comes near me I feel ill I could not breathe until I lifted my hands in prayer so I just kept praying… I watched darkness enter in and leave from our Mass and our adoration Chapel and I can only think is all works for you our Heavenly Father… please bring Holy Priest to help assist little souls like me…. Amen! Heavenly Father Thank you for knowing what is good for us… Amen! I seen the Holy light Shine forth from the Glorious Cross as I seen Him turn to fire! Come Holy Spirit do not leave us in darkness make us for Yourself a ready guest, Living in us. Amen!

[@pmp212]

Amen!! The kind of homilies we need to hear today. Thank you Fr. Mike

[@seitlotlintlatleng-nhlapo3038]

🎉

[@ofakihevanikoula3107]

❤❤❤❤😇😇😇😇❤❤❤❤

[@AndreAdolphe]

Let's FEAST on LOVE ❤️ and Fast on Evil. "Love One Another As I Have Loved You" Jn13:34

[@Nancy-wk8xb]

Thank you for clarifying afraid vs fear. I equate fear with total respect and reverence.

[@robertvara2685]

When my brother and I were bad, mom would say, just wait until your father gets home. We trembled because he was going to correct the error of our ways. 🙏 We knew he loved us and we loved him❤.

[@anniejohncy8599]

Thank you Father for teaching the difference between FEAR and Being AFRAID. Thank you for bringing me closer to the LORD.

[@kittykipps6491]

God bless you, Fr. Mike. You have been blessed with a special gift, a talent that is well spent. And I thank you from all the way here in Guatemala, Central America, where your teachings help me help.others.

[@priscillastraw1618]

To have Fear of God is helping us not to fall into sin and to repent knowing also that His Mercy for us is infinite.

[@ginacc1999]

It always makes me smile when some people talk about angrily confronting God when they die. And I think of John's reaction in Revelation.

[@freakylocz14]

God bless you, Fr. Mike! 👋 Our Lord called you to become a priest because you fear the Him. We need more holy priests who teach and edify the faithful lovingly, but while at the same teaching the non-sugar-coated TRUTH that Word or God says. We are all so blessed to hear from you. ✝️

[@chriswestlake267]

This is phenomenal. Much needed for myself, the Church and society at large. Praise God! And may He reward you Fr. Mike.

[@JALV1998]

God bless you and thank you for sharing the word of God. May the heavenly father protect you and continue to use you to spread his love. 😊🙏

[@Jenishton]

Praise the LORD

[@annemariemcgowan9273]

I understand 'fear now. I watched this video a wee while ago and thought I could never ever fear Our Lord. Didn't realise I was and still am facing my greatest fear of the Lord. I'm grieving. When my husband passed I went into a frenzy of fear for his salvation. He wasn't baptised or faithful. He was the kindness person you could meet but I feared the Lord would not know him . I found comfort in prayer. I am praying with all my might for his soul. Everytime I hear thunder I hope that is his soul going to Heaven. It's the most important thing to me. Jesus is merciful xx

[@diane4983]

We now put our kids and human opinion first. We don't want to stand up for God and what we know is right instead we don't want to be alienated from our kids bit we are alienating ourselves ftom God

[@jb.301]

I have always feared - never felt I could be good enough. That God never knew I existed - I want to feel I am good enough. I want to be good enough.

[@margietorres61]

Fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom, pray for the gift of Wisdom from the Holy Spirit.❤️

[@moonbeam728]

Oh boy & wow. After all these years, I finally understand, thanks to Father’s insightful sermon. Shall keep & take to prayer. With gratitude. Blessings, Fr. Mike

[@cheekypea33]

The Holy Spirit speaks through Father Mike.

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

Once you believe God's mercy is infinite, it becomes easy and feel close to God.

[@amandacaron8828]

What can restore us can destroy us that’s how I see God sometimes .. his love is all too consuming .. thank you Father .. I love this .

[@elisanbgeladuarte6996]

Amén ❤️ Jesus Christ in Virgin Mary amen Thank Peace. Famíly José Severo Duarte, Isabel Martins, Elisângela Cristina Duarte, Elaine Cristina Duarte, Henrique José Duarte, Bruna Patrícia Silva Penharol Duarte, Noah LIMA Duarte Obrigado Brazil Bady Bassitt SP Thank you Peace ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Padre Mike Schmitz Thank ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@susansynnott3868]

Father Mike, your homilies are so inspiring. Thank you ❤

[@annemason9748]

Thank you, Father Mike! So very much to be thankful for in this week's Homily. God bless you and may He continue to strengthen you in your vocation. Praying for you every day.

[@letusunderstandthebibletog3348]

After listening to the bible in year for some time on the hallow app, on day 64 I decided to do a search of this great Priest whom has thought me so much about God himself and my catholic faith. God bless you Father may God anoint you and lead you to fulllfil your vocation and sustain you to complete his work that he has sent you. Thank you for accepting the call of God.

[@SBL19681]

You are such a good teacher Fr. Mike! And a good example for us! May God bless you abundantly always!

[@SBL19681]

I used to be afraid of Him, now I fear Him, praise God!

[@kathyworland7032]

You are such a blessing Fr. Mike. Thank you so much for being such a good & faithful servant of Our Lord Jesus Christ. I love listening to you & your words of wisdom that come from the Holy Spirit. You are definitely a powerful conduit of our Holy God. ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@ChildofGod98765]

Even as I struggle to support my children and myself I trust in you Lord. I know life gets hard but God please continue to give me the strength to keep going because I want to give up. Jesus hear my prayers. Heavenly Father I know you don’t give us more than we can handle. But Father God I’m losing hope. Since losing my job for declining the vaccine I’m constantly faced with financial hardships. I declined the vaccine because I have heart disease and lupus. I’m now waitressing but not making nearly enough to support my two boys. With both my sons being special needs it’s so expensive raising them. Jesus hear my cries. I’m so ashamed. Struggling to support my children has been so difficult also because I am a single mother. Struggling to buy groceries. Struggling to pay rent. It’s not easy but I’m keeping faith. Walking with faith not by sight! ❤ 0:09

[@LoveeeeelyM]

Praying for you 🙏🏻

[@donnavaldez1587]

Merciful JESUS hear the prayers of your daughter. Embrace her WITH your love and strength. Give her comfort, reassurance and hope that no matter what the circumstances You are in control and will see her through it. I PLEAD YOUR PRECIOUS BLOOD UPON her and her family 🙏 In Jesus Name 🙏

[@moonbeam728]

One step at at a time while holding that flashlight when walking in the dark. TRUST = True resolve under severe testing🌹

[@theresas.2563]

Awe and respect, not fear, do not be fearful of approaching God. Let's not go backwards... preaching that God is to be feared and that we must keep our distance like the Israelites.

[@rozitas5022]

Guess you didn't understand a word of what he said

[@ceciliacastelino1250]

O glorious THRONE of GRACE, IMMACULATE HEART of MARY, Most Faithful Spouse of the Holy Spirit, TRIUMPH & REIGN in ALL hearts +

[@maryelizabethcalais9180]

WOW!!! What a grand spectacular explanation of Fear of the Lord. I'm 80 yrs, cradle Catholic, reared in a devout Catholic large family, Catholic schooling, read C.S.Lewis, and never understood Fear of the Lord in these ways. I pray that our Lord keeps you close to His Heart to continue to open yourself to the Holy Spirit to continue to teach us how to love God and not disappoint Him for all His Goodness. Thank you Fr Mike to accepting God's calling to your vocation as a priest. You are a Blessing to us :)

[@angeltania6042]

Thanks

[@PhillipOchoa-q9c]

I have been moved to tears so many time by your homilies, if ever I have heard the voice of GOD resound so clear and precise, well truthfully I have not. When I became aware of You and your message of "THE WORD" , I felt as though you spoke to fast, but after a time I could see how wound up you become with joy in doing GOD'S WORK. I am in awe everything with out fail. GOD has done HIMSELF PROUD.

[@KeliCoe]

Amazing are you who teaches understanding... Thank you

[@AS-fu1kd]

I needed this so badly

[@robertbowe3628]

Now I grasp better why many recieve our Lord on their knees and on the tongue.

[@louisetaylor6952]

Robert, I receive Communion on my tongue because it feels right to me and makes sense...Communion is between God and me and what other people think (even the Priest) is not part of it...the Priest's fingers are consecrated because he touches the Host...at Mass, I sit where I can be in the Communion line to receive from the Priest and I don't make a big deal of it, what others do is between them and God...some things in life are complicated and require lots of thinking but this is simple...May God bless you Abundantly and Always

[@michellesanjuan-l7f]

deepening my spiritual life.I pray I may put this into action. I pray for Jesus mercy on me.

[@byrnedegrandpre8884]

The best homily I have ever heard. Amazing!

[@LeslieSunshine17]

Thank You Father Mike

[@zrobert66]

Thank you Fr. Mike ❤

[@tsaehtron]

Thank you for this homily. I really needed to hear it.

[@mandy1104]

Amen! Thank you Father Mike.

[@gvega3508]

Father Mike, thank you for your faith and your homilies. I am blessed by the words that God says through you.

[@catherinejude6365]

Powerful homily

[@FrancescaHale-x3o]

An act of faith. O my God, I firmly believe that You are one God in three Divine Persons, Father Yahweh, Son, Jesus and Holy Spirit. I love this prayer or act of Faith the whole thing.. When I go to receive the body and blood of the Holy Eucharist, I know I am receiving the body and blood of Jesus the SON Of The living God Yahweh. not Father Yahweh. Not scared, but very reverent

[@annemariemcgowan9273]

I would love to bathe in the Jordan. Even just looking at the landscape would be magical. Seeing what Jesus saw xx

[@chinothedreamgiver1629]

Fantastic!! Amen!! I have been receiving this revelation myself, and have noticed today, people other pastors speak of almighty like a Santa clause.. and you are 110 percent correct. I love when the Holy Spirit confirms what’s he reveals to me.

[@R_Thomp]

Thank you, Father. This is great!

[@amaliarinaldi4920]

This homily speaks truth and we are so blind. God have mercy on me a sinner

[@humilityisimportant]

Our God speaks through you Fr. Mike and I love him so much for doing so! We love you very much ♥️ Thank you

[@Tgerardb]

I’m pretty sure that Jesus would say to you, Father Mike; You are not far from the Kingdom of Heaven. You know Jesus, deeply.

[@ramondiaz2494]

Home for the Relief of Panic

[@rosalieboutin4663]

Amazing sermon, Fr. Mike. I need to replay it often. Many thanks.🙏🏼

[@oza1302]

Oh my goodness! That part with Jill from Narnia. Wow! That is some amazing wisdom. Fear and Trust of the Lord in that scene.

[@sethcasavant9572]

I believe it is because we still see Jesus in has manly incarnate nature. Even though Jesus separates himself by saying “Father forgive them for they know not what they do” (among other sayings separating himself from heavenly God). Also, I think it’s easier for people to accept just the love, light, and peaceful side of God. There is also the God of the Old Testament, it’s the same god…

[@amytovar344]

God Bless you Father Mike for keeping our Flame 🔥 lite with the 🔥 of the Holy Spirit !! Our God is an awesome God !! Almighty 👑 of all Kings . Absolutely right to fear the Lord !! Amen 🙏🏼 🙏🏼🙏🏼♥️🥰🔥

[@bernadettemills2950]

Wow, great homily. You are so right, many and I am guilty too, losing the fear of God. I love some of your final words, fear out of love, don’t love out of fear

[@sigmann66]

When I was young I often wondered whether you can fear and love something at the same time. As an adult I believe you can. Thank you once again for your wonderful teachings.

[@marianmilne6009]

Thank you so much Fr Mike........I can now understand the difference . Praying for you and everyone here. God bless🙏🏻❤️🙏

[@cherienegriffith4932]

Holy Smokes!!! I am so glad you (Fr Mike) said noted how the current version of the Holy Sepulcher being a 'zoo'. I went on a Pilgrimage with Jeff and Emily in January '23 and had such a bizarre experience visiting the Tomb I am still processing (and likely always will) those 60ish seconds. I am so thankful you recognize that it is very hard to be reverent in what we believe are THE most sacred places on Earth. Truly perplexing and amazing. Thank you and God Bless. ✝️🙏❤️

[@annesurur1456]

🧡🧡🙏🧡 thank you father Mike. Every sunday your sermon is a necessary continuation of my local pa stor's homily. God bless every day òf your life. We love ànd pray for you here in Uganda.

[@rolandtoth-lormann8381]

Congratulations brother Mike! Useful work from the Catholic church. Teaching directly from the Holy Bibel. Great stuff. Thank you and may the Holy Lord keep you on the life path of being holy. Be holy as your Father in heaven is holy. God help us to love you above all things!

[@janicelolli1583]

This is one of the best homilies I’ve heard in awhile. I’ve heard fear of the Lord explained many ways, all good, but none as helpful as this. Thank you, Fr. Mike, for words that actually sorted out and reorganized my many thoughts on this gift of the Holy Spirit into an explanation I can finally assimilate and apply.

[@paulhornbogen980]

Father Mike: You are so correct in fearing the Lord. He know our thoughts and true prayers father. My training in the Dr. Phil stops at this level and you as priest take to a new level of consciousness in knowing the Lord. I lost my mother to dementia and my brother COVID related issues. God, has a plan for all of use father. As a priest, you have the calling. I can plainly see that and you have a good sense of humor. Keep up the good work.

[@ivahelf4077]

AMEN!!! Father Mike. This was so beautifully True I didn't want it to end & could not stop crying the whole time! Thank you for making us understand the truth about our GOD!

[@JayDel-xd1uh]

Thanks!

[@marthakwiecinski5914]

This is probably the best homily I've heard, at least the best explanation of what Fear of the Lord actually is. I know I've thought to myself "how do I approach God in the Eucharist and not literally fall on my face?"

[@ofakihevanikoula3107]

❤❤❤❤

[@Mandy-de2wm]

This blessed me so much!

[@patriciahutchenszimmerman9357]

❤

[@byrnedegrandpre8884]

Bowls me over.

[@stellaotsuka2512]

Amen 🙏🏼 Praise &thankz b to God 🙌✝️more blessings to you Fr.1st time listening to your homily .frm Japan 🇯🇵 God bless you 🙌✝️💕

[@mazikode]

God bless you Fr Mike

[@lawrencegatti8283]

This was incredibly significant because you clearly explained the revererance and fierceness of God.

[@MorreHope]

It was hard to have this reverence; of a quiet church; when it is a normal thing to be greeting everyone. Now it's the last day; people going on vacation; no choir for the summer vacation. I follow the speed of traffic; greeting God speed. I then went on the slow lane; and left the crowd; stood by the Tabernacle; and offered up the sacrifice of my heart back; standing in the gap. I did not feel anything; just my post of duty to stand for my people; and it was 15 minutes; I did not have time to pray for the individuals in my congregation; but it is still Sunday all day. Amen.

[@MorreHope]

I had many conversations with my priest. Maybe the few who did. My priest said an encouragement for when I had a flare up of my family cult situation; and my nerves were shot. He said; don't fear the one who kills the body; but the one who can kill the soul. I guess this nuance means; that bad doctrine can kill the soul. The devil could not kill the soul; because: I became Catholic; the True Apostolic kind. I had escaped gehena. However, in this nuance; of Fr Mike. God has the keys to hell; because: he grabbed the keys from Satan when he died and descended into hell; and then rose from the grave. The purpose was to grab the keys of hell; the grave; and both signify death. Both nuances can encourage a down trodden heart. But the nuance of Fr. Mike; it is not really a conversation of a heart to heart; from suffering; and then you get a reassurance. This nuance falls in the line of: having the token; a coin; rather a eucharist token; used as a token of entering; through the door. The token of fear and reverence; - and as a token of God's love. If the Lion did not see the token displayed; like the blood on the lintel of your door; in the time of Egypt; when God set the Israelites free from their slavery: God wants to set us free from our slavery too; but we have to have the token. Thank you Lord, for your blood; that I may use: your love; and my love as a token; of reverence and fear. Without the token; I cannot be in the acceptance; when I come to the Jordan river; or the passing over; the death angel turns away; gehenah turns away; the token of the Blood of Jesus is displayed; death is warded off; and I may then - resurrect to heaven; to join with the other Saints; who passed through the last test; MAY I HAVE THIS TOKEN; TO PASS THE LAST TEST; AT JORDAN CROSSING. Mr. President do you have the token? Mr. Governor do you have the token? Christian denominations in all levels; do you have the token? All the earth: do you have the token? All you have to do is put the token on the door frame of your heart. Pleadingly, do you have the token?

[@TrixRN]

@@MorreHope Your ponderings are always interesting & insightful.🙏❤️

[@MorreHope]

@@TrixRN My town is full of smoke. The sun is a scary color; it is not blocked; like it would be for rain clouds. Rain has not been able to turn off the fires. The smoke goes all the way to NY. People think that QC is up in flames; but its only a certain region; and its far. Spiritual ponderings: God's love is a consuming fire. Place this context in the eucharist understanding of the token. What is the spiritual chemistry of this fire? The three liquids of water, water, blood, and spiri = the eucharist. The only token. 1) Water as explained; to make this fire work. 2) Earthly Saints, to make this fire work 3) Sky of angels; and heavenly saints; to make this fire work 3) Fire; the saints in Purgatory; to make this fire work. Conclusion: without any of these components; the chemistry is not right; and the fire will not ignite. Fire kills; fire consumes; fire is to come before God in reverence. Teach me Lord. I am in situations. All of us are. I want the church to be quiet; but its not. I put this sacrifice on the alter. Amen.

[@franh8043]

Thank you, Fr Mike. This was an awakening, beautiful homily. I always learn so much and get to reflect on my life everytime I listen to your homily. Thank you. You're in my prayer ❤️😇

[@merleblakely8479]

I think the book he quoted at beginning of video is: The Awe of God. By John Bevere A great read.

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

The soul belongs to God

[@RosemaryAWalsh]

Amazing homily Father Mike! Truly helped me understand Fear of the Lord! Thank you and God bless you!

[@gloriabitwayiki8538]

Amen. From France

[@amakawemambu7690]

Amen from Nigeria

[@richardferrara3884]

God is gentler. Peace 🙌 and love.

[@TrixRN]

When I find myself taking God for granted I watch the video for Dies Irae with the English translation. It’s terrifying!

[@MorreHope]

I will watch it. See my post here. Revelation.

[@jimmyribble6332]

Most likely, I'll be watching "Dies Irae" too. Thanks for the good idea.

[@TrixRN]

@@jimmyribble6332 The one I watch on YT is by Tu es Petrus

[@joanneward7483]

That was a great homily ❤

[@StacieBussey]

I'm so glad you found the books from John Bevere. His books are amazing at growing your faith.