Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz 9/28/25 The god of Our Generation
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Sep 27, 2025 This discussion dives into how excessive comfort can hinder our lives and lead to complacency. Fr. Mike introduces the concept of misogi, highlighting intentional discomfort for personal growth. He references modern insights on how convenience diminishes resilience and health, while also exploring the pitfalls of prioritizing comfort over love and service to others. By examining biblical texts and personal stories, he encourages listeners to embrace life's challenges and seek a deeper connection with God, rather than succumbing to the allure of ease.
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Rock-Carry Masogi Example
- Michael Easter's Masogi examples show deliberate hardship as transformation.
- He describes carrying a massive rock on the ocean floor for miles as one extreme example.
Comfort Erodes Resilience And Purpose
- Modern convenience and constant comfort weaken resilience and creativity.
- Michael Easter calls this captivity to comfort and links it to worse health and less fulfillment.
Modern Comfort Damages Physical Health
- Constant climate control, processed food and automated movement reduce physical adaptability.
- These changes correlate with lower activity, more calories consumed, obesity, and chronic illness.
