Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz 5/4/25 Move On: Charcoal Fire
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May 3, 2025 Discover the journey of healing as past failures are confronted for a brighter future. Experience the power of Jesus' reinstatement of Peter, reminding us that recognition and faith can spark restoration. The importance of revisiting painful memories takes center stage, emphasizing genuine repentance and the transformative impact of love and grace. This uplifting discussion encourages us to turn our ruins into stepping stones for growth.
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Cringe Moments Haunt Us
- Fr. Mike Schmitz shares how moments of past mistakes suddenly haunt us unexpectedly in daily life.
- These painful memories cause us to cringe and wish we could just move on or erase them.
Restoration Requires Revisiting Ruin
- Jesus brings Peter back to the place of his failure by building a charcoal fire, reconnecting him with his past.
- To be truly restored, we must revisit and confront our places of ruin before moving forward.
The Danger of Laughing at Sin
- Laughing at past sins downplays their seriousness and is a dangerous tendency, says C.S. Lewis.
- Sin is not absurd but damnable, and minimizing it reflects misunderstanding its true weight.