Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz 02/16/25 How Do I Know if I Have Faith?
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Feb 15, 2025 This homily invites listeners to reflect on the contrast between faith in God and the need for societal validation. It explores the relationship between faith, hope, and fear, urging trust in Jesus amid uncertainties. The transformative evidence of the resurrection is highlighted through Sir Lionel Luku's journey from skepticism to faith. The discussion emphasizes the credibility of the resurrection narratives and challenges listeners to consider how their actions reflect their faith and obedience to Jesus' teachings.
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Faith and Fear
- True hope and faith in Jesus doesn't eliminate fear or insecurity.
- These feelings can still exist, but our perspective on them changes.
Inverted Perspectives
- Jesus flips our understanding of fear and security.
- We often fear things like poverty, while finding security in wealth, but Jesus blesses the feared and cautions against the trusted.
Money as Security
- People view money as either a source of status or security.
- This can lead to misplaced trust, prioritizing present work for future safety.