Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz 5/11/25 Move On: Boundaries
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May 10, 2025 Navigating life's transitions requires reflection and a willingness to move on. Establishing boundaries is crucial for fostering healthy relationships, even with loved ones. The podcast emphasizes that clear limits protect us from negativity while encouraging growth. Through the lens of biblical stories, it shows how letting go can lead to new opportunities. Acceptance and love can coexist with boundaries, reminding us that we can choose what we tolerate in our interactions.
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Boundaries Define Responsibility
- Boundaries define where your responsibility begins and ends.
- Good fences or boundaries help maintain healthy relationships and personal space.
Set and Enforce Boundaries
- Choose and clearly communicate the behavior you're willing to tolerate.
- Enforce boundaries consistently because we get the behavior we tolerate.
Helping Without Enabling
- A woman struggled with enabling her mom's destructive behavior despite wanting to honor her.
- Fr. Mike advised setting boundaries to help her mom only if she helps herself, avoiding enabling addiction.
