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Jesus is Our Freedom - Fr. Michael Video Homily

Published 8 days ago • 1 min read

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.

Evangelize Seekers. Inspire Believers. Foster Disciples.

Fr. Michael's Public Schedule

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

  1. September 18 - 20, 2026 Charismatic Retreat: A New Heart​
  2. September 25 - 27, 2026 Kinship, Courage and Hope​
  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​

Fr. Michael at Bellarmine: click here.

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