Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz Episode 123144: 1/18/26 Mistaken Identity
Jan 17, 2026
Discover the humor in mistaken identities as personal tales of mix-ups make you chuckle. Dive into the question of how our perception of God shapes our prayers and the importance of pouring out our hearts without treating Him like a counselor. Explore contrasting images of a father figure, emphasizing a loving, present God over a distant one. Reflect on the Incarnation and Jesus' shared brokenness, revealing profound compassion. Finally, learn how expressing our thoughts deepens our relationship with the divine.
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Everyday Mistaken Identity Stories
- Mike Schmitz shares everyday examples of mistaken identity to open the homily.
- He uses grocery store, college, and texting stories to show how we say the wrong thing to the wrong person.
Who You Think You're Talking To Matters
- Who we think we're talking to shapes how we pray and what we say to God.
- If we misidentify God as someone who needs our direction, our prayers become counsel rather than trustful sharing.
Pour Out Your Heart To God
- Pour out your heart to God as Scripture commands and trust him with your cares.
- Follow Philippians 4:6 by making your requests known with thanksgiving.