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
210 episodes
If You Want to Be Great, Do This
ENCORE RECORDINGIn this episode you’ll hear how Jesus flips the definition of what it means to be great.Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092224.cfm<...
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Season 1
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Episode 208
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8:13
“Who Do You Say That I Am?”
In this episode you’ll hear about the messianic secret and the central question in Jesus’ disciples lives and ours as well.Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/read...
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Season 1
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Episode 207
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8:32
What Do You Think He Said?
In this episode we hear of Jesus healing a man who is deaf with a speech impediment. Jesus is so kind to this man. After his ears are opened, the first sound he hears is Jesus’ voice. What do you think was the first thing he said to Jesus? What...
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Season 1
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Episode 206
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5:30
The Power of Jesus’ Voice
ENCORE RECORDINGIn this episode you’ll hear of the power of Jesus’ voice and how he still speaks to each of us today.Sunday readings:https://bible.usccb.org/bible/r...
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Season 2
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Episode 205
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10:38
Defining Moments
Encore EpisodeIn this episode you’ll hear about defining moments in the lives of Joshua, Jesus, and the twelve apostles. What are the defining moments so far in your life?Sunday’s Readings
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Season 1
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Episode 204
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9:49
Stay With Me
What is your relationship with Jesus in the Eucharist? In this episode you’ll hear what the saints say about their love for the Lord in Holy Communion and how you might come closer. Readings
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Season 1
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Episode 203
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12:18
Awesome Gift
What does the word awesome mean to you? In this episode you’ll hear about its original definition and how it applies to the greatest gift of our Faith.Readingshttps:...
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Season 1
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Episode 202
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10:39
In Search of Unity
In the letters of St. Paul we hear of his many encounters with factions in the Church. In today’s reading Paul declares that Christ is the One who unifies. In this episode you’ll hear of three ways we can join Him.Readings
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Season 1
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Episode 201
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10:20
Take Nothing But a Walking Stick
ENCORE EPISODE In this episode you will hear about how Jesus sent out his apostles two by two carrying nothing but a walking stick. Why a walking stick? Does this relate back to the staff of Moses? Or to the shepherd’s staff ...
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Season 1
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Episode 200
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8:55
“For When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong”
In this episode you’ll hear about St. Paul’s “thorn in the flesh,” and how he learns that God’s grace alone is sufficient.Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readi...
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Season 1
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Episode 199
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8:01
Have Courage - I Am With You
In this episode you’ll hear about a storm and Jesus asleep in the boat and how this story connects to so many of us in our moments of anxiety and worry. After calming the wind and the seas, Jesus asks them and us, “Why are you terrified? Do you...
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Season 1
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Episode 198
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7:41
The Kingdom of God Is Within You
In this episode Jesus talks about the mustard seed as the smallest of all seeds, and yet, when it grows, it is the largest of plants. Many see this as a metaphor of how the Gospel spread from a tiny region to all the world. What if Jesus ...
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Season 1
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Episode 197
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9:29
The Truth Will Set You Free
ENCORE EPISODEDoes it seem to you that there is more lying in the world today? One thing that comes across clearly in the scriptures is that God abhors lying. This episode offers you four ways to be more authentic in living the truth. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 196
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9:59
The Veil Removed
Before listening to this reflection offered on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, it would be important to view the five-minute film entitledThe Veil Removed. Click link here
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Season 1
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Episode 195
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4:17
Heaven Is More Than You Realize
In this episode you’ll hear about the mystery of the Trinity and how loved we are by God who longs for us to share in His divinity.Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bi...
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Season 1
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Episode 194
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9:06
The Indefatigable Power of the Holy Spirit
In this episode you’ll hear how the Holy Spirit continually finds a way to renew the faith of the Church.Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible...
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Season 1
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Episode 193
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11:38
“Ask for Whatever You Want”
In this episode we’ll consider what Jesus means when he says, “Ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you.” John 15:7Readingsht...
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Season 1
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Episode 192
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9:34
“Remain in Me, As I Remain in You”
Jesus mentions the verb “remain” eight times in the eight verses of this gospel reading today. What does he mean when he says, “Remain in me as I remain in you,” and why is it so important?Readings
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Season 1
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Episode 193
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8:40
God’s Far Reaching Love
ENCORE RECORDINGI’m republishing this episode because so many people find Fr. Rolheiser’s insight so helpful.Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. In this episode you’ll hear of an amazing hope for loved ones who...
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Season 1
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Episode 191
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8:31
To Hear His Voice
ENCORE EPISODE In this episode you’ll hear how Jesus calls himself the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep, and they hear his voice.Readings
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Season 1
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Episode 190
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6:47
“They Thought That They Were Seeing a Ghost.” Why Did That Terrify Jesus’ Disciples?
When Jesus appeared to his disciples after the resurrection, they were terrified and thought they were seeing a ghost. In this episode you’ll hear a reason why they may have been so scared, and three implications that flow from this...
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Season 1
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Episode 189
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9:27
The Courage to Forgive
In this episode you’ll hear how Jesus through the Holy Spirit gave his apostles the power to forgive sins. You’ll also hear the story of Maïti Girtanner who prayed for 40 years for the power to forgive her Nazi torturer.Readings ...
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Season 1
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Episode 188
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8:14
You Are Not Alone
In this Easter episode you’ll hear about God’s abiding presence and how his disciples’ hearts soared when they realized He is risen!Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/b...
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Season 1
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Episode 187
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9:28