Seeds of Hope: Talks and Homilies by Fr. Mike Muhr
How to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the 21st century. ~ Fr. Mike Muhr is pastor of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Tampa, Florida. He served as a spiritual director and co-taught courses in pastoral ministry for 14 years at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, Florida.
Episodes
267 episodes
To Dream the Impossible Dream
ENCORE EPISODE In this episode you’ll hear Isaiah the prophet describe an impossible scenario, and yet it’s God’s ultimate plan and desire! Readingsht...
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Episode 271
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The Spirit of Advent
ENCORE EPISODE In this episode you’ll hear how Christmas used to be celebrated and how these next four weeks of Advent are so important for a graced-filled experience of Jesus’ birthday.Readings
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Episode 270
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What Is the “Fear of the Lord”?
ENCORE EPISODEIn the gospel reading today, the good thief, admonishes the other crucified criminal, “Have you no fear of God?” What does the “fear of the Lord” mean? In this episode you’ll hear about many fears that block o...
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Episode 269
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9:45
God and Violence
ENCORE EPISODE In this episode you’ll hear about God and violence, about judgment and the importance of being ready for our ultimate choice.Readings http...
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Episode 268
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10:21
“Do You Not Know That You Are The Temple of God?”
Today is the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran. In this episode you will hear about the importance of this church and how we are all made by God to be the temple of His presence.Readings
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Episode 267
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7:29
What’s the Deal with Purgatory?
In this episode you’ll hear an answer to this question and how purgatory is deeply rooted in God’s inexhaustible mercy.
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Episode 266
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12:36
Watch Out for One-Way Prayers
In this episode you will hear about the parable Jesus tells of the Pharisee and the tax collector at prayer in the temple. He highlights the emptiness of one-way prayers.Readings
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Episode 265
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10:38
Fr. John’s Choice
ENCORE EPISODE Why is life so difficult? Shouldn't it be easier? In this episode you’ll hear two powerful examples of faith and hope in the midst of adversity. Readings
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Episode 264
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Stand Up and Go
ENCORE EPISODE In the gospel for today Jesus heals ten lepers, but only one returns to give thanks. Jesus asks, “Where are the other nine?” In this episode you’ll hear what Jesus tells the one, and through him, you and me....
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Episode 263
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10:13
I Want to Go and Pay my Respects
ENCORE EPISODE In this episode you’ll hear about the meaning of respect and its powerful implications.Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/1...
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Episode 262
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8:40
Do You See Lazarus?
In this episode you’ll hear about Jesus’ parable The Rich Man and Lazarus. Where do you see Lazarus today in your life and how is Jesus calling you to respond?Readings
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Episode 261
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When God Ran
ENCORE RECORDINGIn the Gospel today, Jesus tells three unforgettable stories of God‘s mercy. The story of the prodigal son is open-ended. In this episode you’ll hear three possible continuations of that story and God‘s outrageous hope.
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Episode 260
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The Cost of Discipleship
In today’s gospel reading Jesus turns around and addresses the great crowd traveling with him. He is proclaiming the kingdom of God, but many are not getting it. He thus describes three conditions for being his disciple. This is a moment of cho...
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Episode 259
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It’s Hard To Be Humble
ENCORE EPISODEIf someone should ever write a book entitled How to Be the Most Humble Person You Know, don’t buy it! Humility is God’s gift. Find out in this episode how to practice humility every day and every time you go ...
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Episode 258
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12:13
The Breath of God
In this episode Jesus encourages us to enter through the narrow gate. What is the narrow gate and how can we enter it?Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/reading...
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Episode 257
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The Fire of Love
ENCORE RECORDINGIn today’s gospel reading Jesus says, “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing.” What kind of fire is he talking about? He also says, “Do you think I have come to establish peace on th...
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Episode 256
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“Do You Trust Me?”
“Do you trust me?” is a question that reverberates throughout the Bible. In this episode you’ll hear about Abraham's astonishing faith and trust in a God he has never heard of before who leads him on a journey “not knowing where he was to go.”<...
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Episode 255
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8:43
Regrets, I’ve Had a Few
Do regrets from past sins and mistakes still haunt you? In this episode you’ll hear of two keys that can unlock the prison doors of our regrets.Readingshttps://bib...
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Episode 254
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9:51
The Back and Forth of Prayer
Prayer is talking and listening. It’s a relationship in which we learn how to be honest and vulnerable and how to listen more deeply for the presence and voice of God in our lives. In this episode you’ll hear about the dialogue between Abraham ...
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Episode 253
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Hospitality Opens the Door to Faith
ENCORE EPISODEIn this episode you’ll hear about hospitality that Wows! You’ll also hear about the famous story of Mary and Martha. What does Jesus mean when he says that “Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her?...
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Episode 252
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“And Who Is My Neighbor?”
In the four Gospels Jesus is asked 183 questions and he asks 307 questions of others. Jesus rarely offered a direct answer. He wanted us to think. He wanted to change hearts. In this gospel today Jesus is asked, “And who is my neighbor?” ...
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Episode 251
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8:43
In Search of Peace
ENCORE EPISODEIn this episode you’ll hear how Jesus instructs his disciples to give the gift of peace to all who extend hospitality to them on their journey. Learn how you might receive this gift in a greater way and offer it to others.<...
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Episode 250
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Holding On for Dear Life
What is the ultimate difference between Peter and Judas Iscariot and what does it mean for you and me?Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062925-Ma...
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Episode 249
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8:57