Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz Episode 123141: 1/1/26 Taken For Granted
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Dec 31, 2025 This discussion highlights the importance of recognizing everyday blessings we often overlook. Fr. Mike reflects on how we can learn from Mary, encouraging listeners to pause and appreciate our lives. He shares a poignant story about a new father who discovers the uniqueness of his child, prompting a deeper understanding of parental sacrifices. The homily emphasizes the significance of Mary's role in the Incarnation and suggests creating mental space for reflection. Finally, listeners are inspired to practice daily gratitude through intentional awareness of God's gifts.
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New Dad Realizes Parenthood's Debt
- A new dad described how he used to see babies as "little potatoes" until his daughter was born and he noticed each baby's unique intricacies.
- He realized his parents did the same things for him and admitted he had taken their sacrifices for granted.
Title Affirms Who Jesus Is
- The title "Mother of God" defends who Jesus is, not just honors Mary; it affirms the eternal Son became human at conception.
- Mary is called Theotokos because the divine Person of the Son assumed human nature in her womb.
Busyness Breeds Taking Life For Granted
- Fr. Mike notes he rarely reflects on God's actions because life is too full and he moves from thing to thing.
- He warns we may have no guarantee of another year, so treating life as automatic risks losing gratitude.