Homily Intro How should we pray? What did Jesus teach his disciples? Today's gospel and Fr. Michael's preaching unpacks this direct lesson from Jesus. Bonus Content! Fr. Michael gave a more in-depth version of this homily later that same day. He wanted to share the transcript of that longer homily which you can get by clicking the link below. The Lord's Prayer Homily at a Healing Mass.pdf Luke 11:1-4 SHARE INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE HTOH.US A Retreat with Peter - 25th Anniversary Edition by Fr. Jim...
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The Whole Language Audio Retreat | Talk 2 Over the course of eight 20-30 minute retreat talks with a ninth bonus homily, Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ explores the power that language has on our relationships with each other and our relationship with God. Fr. Boyle's insights are drawn from his decades long experience working with gang members in LA's poorest neighborhoods. You will laugh, you will cry and you will grow closer to God through these retreat talks and the bonus homily offered at the end....
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Homily Intro Fr. Michael explores the cost of discipleship and the story of St. Jerome, the great translator of the Bible from Greek to Latin who strived to know Jesus but who also struggled with human arrogance and conceit. Luke 9:57-62 SHARE INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE HTOH.US A Retreat with Peter - 25th Anniversary Edition by Fr. Jim Willig & Tammy Bundy Now in print! Get your copy here. A Pilgrimage with Fr. Michael LEARN MORE | DOWNLOAD A PDF FLYER Evangelize Seekers. Inspire Believers. Foster...
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Homily Intro Released on the Memorial of the Guardian Angels and given on the Memorial of the Archangels, Fr. Michael explains a little about Archangels and does a deeper dive into his favorite, St. Michael. John 1:47-51 SHARE INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE HTOH.US Now in print! Get your copy here. LEARN MORE | DOWNLOAD A PDF FLYER Evangelize Seekers. Inspire Believers. Foster Disciples. Fr. Michael's Public Schedule 8:15 AM Mass - Most Wednesdays @ St. Anne's in Barrington Sunday, October 25, 2026...
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The Whole Language Audio Retreat Over the course of eight 20-30 minute retreat talks with a ninth bonus homily, Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ explores the power that language has on our relationships with each other and our relationship with God. Fr. Boyle's insights are drawn from his decades long experience working with gang members in LA's poorest neighborhoods. You will laugh, you will cry and you will grow closer to God through these retreat talks and the bonus homily offered at the end. Schedule...
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Homily Intro When have you had to rely fully on God's providence to sustain you? Was it difficult trust? Luke 9:1-6 SHARE INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE HTOH.US LEARN MORE | DOWNLOAD A PDF FLYER Evangelize Seekers. Inspire Believers. Foster Disciples. Fr. Michael's Public Schedule 8:15 AM Mass - Most Wednesdays @ St. Anne's in Barrington September 18 - 20, 2026 Charismatic Retreat: A New Heart September 25 - 27, 2026 Kinship, Courage and Hope Sunday, October 25, 2026 Veterans "Coming Home" Retreat...
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Homily Intro Can we listen to another without fear of losing our own identity or demeaning their value or point of view? Fr. Michael tells of his recent retreat with other elders and how they grew together in sagely wisdom across religious and cultural boundaries. Luke 7:31-35 SHARE INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE HTOH.US LEARN MORE | DOWNLOAD A PDF FLYER Evangelize Seekers. Inspire Believers. Foster Disciples. Fr. Michael's Public Schedule 8:15 AM Mass - Most Wednesdays @ St. Anne's in Barrington...
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Homily Intro Know thyself. Fr. Michael shows three simple rules for acknowledging our own sin and using the gifts of grace and forgiveness to move beyond. Mark 7:14-23 SHARE INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE HTOH.US Evangelize Seekers. Inspire Believers. Foster Disciples. Fr. Michael's Public Schedule 8:15 AM Mass - Most Wednesdays @ St. Anne's in Barrington September 18 - 20, 2026 Charismatic Retreat: A New Heart September 25 - 27, 2026 Kinship, Courage and Hope Sunday, October 25, 2026 Veterans "Coming...
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Homily Intro Who is the root of our faith? Is it Fr. Michael? Is it the Church? As Paul reminded the Corinthians, Fr. Michael reminds us: Jesus is the root of our faith; the source of our freedom. Luke 4:38-44 SHARE INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE HTOH.US Evangelize Seekers. Inspire Believers. Foster Disciples. Fr. Michael's Public Schedule 8:15 AM Mass - Most Wednesdays @ St. Anne's in Barrington September 18 - 20, 2026 Charismatic Retreat: A New Heart September 25 - 27, 2026 Kinship, Courage and Hope...
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