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Courage Before Comfort - Fr. Michael's New Video Homily

Published about 17 hours ago • 11 min read

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Courage Before Comfort

Remembering St. Catherine of Siena and her courage to call church leaders back to lives of faithful service to Jesus, Fr. Michael teaches and encourages us emulate Catherine's devotion to Christ.

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Fr. Michael's Public Schedule

8:15 AM Mass - Most Wednesdays @ St. Anne's in Barrington

  1. June 19 - 20, 2026 The Spiritual Heart of Women​
  2. September 18 - 20, 2026 Charismatic Retreat: A New Heart​
  3. Sunday, October 25, 2026 Veterans "Coming Home" Retreat​
  4. Tuesday, December 15, 2026
    ​A Fresh Cup of Christmas Tea: Fr. Michael's Stories of the Birth of Jesus​
  5. Wednesday, December 16, 2026
    ​A Fresh Cup of Christmas Tea: Fr. Michael's Stories of the Birth of Jesus​
  6. January 12 - February 16, 2027 Discern & Decide Virtual Retreat​
  7. January 22 - 24, 2027
    ​A Retreat with St. Peter: Growing from Sinner to Saint​
  8. Tuesday, March 23, 2027
    ​Praying with Mother Mary on the Way to Calvary; Christian Celebration of the Passover Meal​
  9. Sunday, May 23, 2027 Veterans "Coming Home" Retreat​

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