Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites’ hearts from today’s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God’s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new…

Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the…

Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God’s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth…