Each time I listen to your homilies I get better understanding and wisdom about our Catholic Faith! Father, when will you write a book of "...Catholics are closer to the Bible than they know..."
Thank you Fr. for all your homilies and strong faith. I’m grateful to God that I am able to attend daily Mass and Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. Please give us the scripture readings chapters and verses as you read so that we can follow you in our Bibles at home when we watch you on TH-cam. God bless you and May the Holy Spirit fill us with more wisdom. Amen. 🙏🙏
Thank you,Father, for explaining with examples and scripture passages. It is so helpful to be able to go back and listen again to deepen my understanding. You’re a gift!🙏
Powerful Homily Fr. Mike, thanks for reposting it. There is so much to ponder, this message never gets old and we need to be reminded constantly of what is at stake while we have the time to make the change. May The Lord Bless you and Mother Mary Protect you always!
The Spirit Drove Jesus Out into The Desert: Repent and Believe in The Gospel: Turn to Jesus in your moments of trial and temptation and Pray: (Jesus I Trust In You) so that your faith is genuine more precious than gold though perishable is tested by fire! May we Give Praise and Glory and Honor at the Revelation of Jesus Christ! Thank You Rev. Mike O'Connor & God Bless! ⛪
I love your homilies Fr Mike. Praying for you. Thank you for your vocation. God bless you and keep you safe. May our Blessed Mother place her loving arms around you.
Hello all this homily is being recycled (we are very green 😊) from three years ago. I had an error in the homily recorded today, and I decided it was better to take it down. We’ll have something fresh Monday.
That's okay, Fr Mike... waiting another day for your insightful words on how we should be living our Catholic faith is worth waiting for... looking forward to it! Just amazed at priests that can do what you do... keep up the good work!
Some really important points in this homily! "The time is now" we should remind each other of often. satan likes us to think there's time for that later. Thank you 🕊
Amen! Greatly appreciated ,valued and thanked from Colombo Sri Lanka with love for all the people of good will! Praise be to God The Father Almighty! Lord Jesus Christ is our only hope and salvation!...👍🙋😇🌹
A child like faith. The theif next to Jesus at calverly was not water baptized. And the lord saved him. He repented. He knew he deserved hell. The theif never partook in catholic doctrine. But the lord had mercy. The theif said remember me lord when you come into your kingdom, and he said you will be in paradise with me. No purgatory for it by grace you have been saved through faith and this is not from yourselves. It's a gift. Jesus paid a debt he didn't owe, because we owed a debt we couldn't pay.
@po18guy Thank you for your reply. This is not every day temptation. Its a one of biggest I had in my life and I feel very weak to oppose it. Its such a rare opportunity in the future months and yet it is a sin. The battle within is ongoing. Doing my best. God bless. I do pray chaplet daily.
Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high. Jesus purged my sins. There is no purgatory. The concept was invented one thousand years after Christ although its roots go back before the NT.
The wages of sin is death" is a phrase from the Bible, Romans 6:23, which continues, "but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord". Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. God loves, forgives, and saves us not because of who we are or what we do, but because of the work of Christ. 2 Corinthians 7:10 For [godly] sorrow that is in accord with the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation; but worldly sorrow [the hopeless sorrow of those who do not believe] produces death.
Jesus Christ forgives our sins but our conscious or soul still has stains or remembrances of our past sins which cannot enter heaven and need to be purged by fire. So yes you have repented but those sinful memories need to be purged out. We won’t remember anything we did on earth when entering heaven after purgatory. The only ones who skip purgatory are the virgins who live a holy life and martyrs. The vast majority of us have to be purged by fire.
God says, "Their sins and iniquities I will remember no more." If He doesn't remember them, why should I? The blood of Jesus cleanses believers from all sins.
It is nowhere directly mentioned and it is a stretch to get it out of the few verses which I have seen used as proof texts. There are many verses, especially in Romans and Hebrews which give strong evidence against such a concept.
The theif on the cross is a perfect example there is no purgatory. And no religious doctrine to be saved. It's trust and faith in Christ alone. Turning from your sins. Calling upon the Lord. Turning from your old self. It's a miracle the Lord promises a new heart and new desires.
All of our works are filthy rags as scripture states. Fire is Jesus. The fire saved the theif. Being saved by his fire..John the Baptist said he only baptizes by water but Jesus baptized by fire. The theif is perfect example that there is no purgatory or religion doctrine that saves you, Read your Bibles Catholics! There is no other name under heaven in which you can be saved. It's Christ alone! Luke 3:16-17 John answered, saying to all, “I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
All of our works are filthy rags as scripture states. Fire is Jesus. The fire saved the theif. Being saved by his fire..John the Baptist said he only baptizes by water but Jesus baptized by fire. The theif is perfect example that there is no purgatory or religion doctrine that saves you, Read your Bibles Catholics! There is no other name under heaven in which you can be saved. It's Christ alone! Luke 3:16-17 John answered, saying to all, “I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Purgatory is a THEORY of catholic doctrine , on REFINEMENT right.? i can prove its only a theory,and that 3 times in the bible , We are told refinement is done right here on earth. Go read for yourself in : ISIAH 48 v 10 PSALMS 66 v 10 - 12 PROVERBS 17 v 3 1 PETER v 7. So..do you believe GODS WORD, or the popes doctrine?
Each time I listen to your homilies I get better understanding and wisdom about our Catholic Faith! Father, when will you write a book of "...Catholics are closer to the Bible than they know..."
Thank you Fr. Mike for putting the 'Lady of the Gulf' Masses & sermons on TH-cam ! Bob from Grand Rapids, MI. p.s. Like the beard !!
Thank you Fr. for all your homilies and strong faith. I’m grateful to God that I am able to attend daily Mass and Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. Please give us the scripture readings chapters and verses as you read so that we can follow you in our Bibles at home when we watch you on TH-cam. God bless you and May the Holy Spirit fill us with more wisdom. Amen. 🙏🙏
The scripture readings are posted in the description of each posted homily. Blessings!
Thank you,Father, for explaining with examples and scripture passages. It is so helpful to be able to go back and listen again to deepen my understanding. You’re a gift!🙏
Thank you Fr.Mike for your Wisdom and Guidance
May God Almighty Bless you and everyone who listens to your words ✝️💕
Powerful Homily Fr. Mike, thanks for reposting it. There is so much to ponder, this message never gets old and we need to be reminded constantly of what is at stake while we have the time to make the change. May The Lord Bless you and Mother Mary Protect you always!
The Spirit Drove Jesus Out into The Desert: Repent and Believe in The Gospel: Turn to Jesus in your moments of trial and temptation and Pray: (Jesus I Trust In You) so that your faith is genuine more precious than gold though perishable is tested by fire! May we Give Praise and Glory and Honor at the Revelation of Jesus Christ!
Thank You Rev. Mike O'Connor & God Bless! ⛪
Thanks to this wonderful man of God. Amen, Fr. Mike.
I love your homilies Fr Mike. Praying for you. Thank you for your vocation. God bless you and keep you safe. May our Blessed Mother place her loving arms around you.
Hello all this homily is being recycled (we are very green 😊) from three years ago. I had an error in the homily recorded today, and I decided it was better to take it down.
We’ll have something fresh Monday.
Very refreshing and worth hearing again always
It might be 3 years old father but I never get tired of hearing the truth.
I thought something weren’t right when I saw the masks😄 always worth listening to again:))
That's okay, Fr Mike... waiting another day for your insightful words on how we should be living our Catholic faith is worth waiting for... looking forward to it! Just amazed at priests that can do what you do... keep up the good work!
😂Jesus can take all your broken pieces and turn them into something beautiful. ❤
Ur are a blessed priest. I have spread ur sermons to everyone. God bless you
Some really important points in this homily! "The time is now" we should remind each other of often. satan likes us to think there's time for that later.
Thank you
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As always, thank you Fr. Mike for your teaching. God bless you.
Amen! Greatly appreciated ,valued and thanked from Colombo Sri Lanka with love for all the people of good will! Praise be to God The Father Almighty! Lord Jesus Christ is our only hope and salvation!...👍🙋😇🌹
Excellent again Father!
Thank you and God bless you Father.
A child like faith. The theif next to Jesus at calverly was not water baptized. And the lord saved him. He repented. He knew he deserved hell. The theif never partook in catholic doctrine. But the lord had mercy. The theif said remember me lord when you come into your kingdom, and he said you will be in paradise with me. No purgatory
for it by grace you have been saved through faith and this is not from yourselves. It's a gift.
Jesus paid a debt he didn't owe, because we owed a debt we couldn't pay.
Thank you for a wonderful homily!
God bless Fr. Mike. Im asking for a prayer as I am facing a big temptation with something, its more than I feel like I can handle.
@po18guy Thank you for your reply. This is not every day temptation. Its a one of biggest I had in my life and I feel very weak to oppose it. Its such a rare opportunity in the future months and yet it is a sin. The battle within is ongoing. Doing my best. God bless. I do pray chaplet daily.
Pray thé 7 sorrows and wear thé Brown scapular. Display thé picture of thé Holy Face -- from thé shroud or thé veronica's veil -- things will change.
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
James 1:5
Amen
Very very interesting ❤️
Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high. Jesus purged my sins. There is no purgatory. The concept was invented one thousand years after Christ although its roots go back before the NT.
I was actually wondering, why they called it Lent. Now I know. I’m glad you are a word nerd. I’m learning a lot from you.
The wages of sin is death" is a phrase from the Bible, Romans 6:23, which continues, "but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord".
Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.
God loves, forgives, and saves us not because of who we are or what we do, but because of the work of Christ.
2 Corinthians 7:10
For [godly] sorrow that is in accord with the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation; but worldly sorrow [the hopeless sorrow of those who do not believe] produces death.
Some people saying- believe in God and Christ and you don't have to go to confession because you will go to Purgatory any way .
This must be an old one. Father couldn't have grown a beard that fast. And look at the masks on servers. Anyway, still a great homily. Thank you.
I am relieved to hear you say that! I was afraid there was a new mask mandate!!!!
Jesus Christ forgives our sins but our conscious or soul still has stains or remembrances of our past sins which cannot enter heaven and need to be purged by fire. So yes you have repented but those sinful memories need to be purged out. We won’t remember anything we did on earth when entering heaven after purgatory.
The only ones who skip purgatory are the virgins who live a holy life and martyrs. The vast majority of us have to be purged by fire.
God says, "Their sins and iniquities I will remember no more." If He doesn't remember them, why should I? The blood of Jesus cleanses believers from all sins.
If we are judged immediately upon death, why does the Bible say Jesus will return and judge the living and the dead?
As a retired catholic purgatory is a medieval invention no were stated in the bibal
Where is purgatory in the Bible??
It is nowhere directly mentioned and it is a stretch to get it out of the few verses which I have seen used as proof texts. There are many verses, especially in Romans and Hebrews which give strong evidence against such a concept.
The theif on the cross is a perfect example there is no purgatory. And no religious doctrine to be saved. It's trust and faith in Christ alone. Turning from your sins. Calling upon the Lord. Turning from your old self. It's a miracle the Lord promises a new heart and new desires.
All of our works are filthy rags as scripture states. Fire is Jesus. The fire saved the theif. Being saved by his fire..John the Baptist said he only baptizes by water but Jesus baptized by fire. The theif is perfect example that there is no purgatory or religion doctrine that saves you, Read your Bibles Catholics! There is no other name under heaven in which you can be saved. It's Christ alone!
Luke 3:16-17
John answered, saying to all, “I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Interesting beard.
All of our works are filthy rags as scripture states. Fire is Jesus. The fire saved the theif. Being saved by his fire..John the Baptist said he only baptizes by water but Jesus baptized by fire. The theif is perfect example that there is no purgatory or religion doctrine that saves you, Read your Bibles Catholics! There is no other name under heaven in which you can be saved. It's Christ alone!
Luke 3:16-17
John answered, saying to all, “I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Why are your alter servers wearing masks??
What's with the mask!!???
Purgatory is a THEORY of catholic doctrine , on REFINEMENT right.?
i can prove its only a theory,and that 3 times in the bible , We are told refinement is done right here on earth.
Go read for yourself in : ISIAH 48 v 10
PSALMS 66 v 10 - 12
PROVERBS 17 v 3
1 PETER v 7.
So..do you believe GODS WORD, or the popes doctrine?