Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz Episode 123139: 12/25/25 Waiting Well: Worth the Wait
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Dec 24, 2025 What if all you received this Christmas was Jesus? The discussion highlights the essence of waiting for Christ during Advent and challenges listeners to consider what truly remains when festive extras are stripped away. With a mix of personal stories and biblical reflections, gratitude for God's faithfulness shines through as Fr. Mike underscores that living in the present moment is key. The call to actively nurture relationships mirrors the joy of embracing the gift of Jesus, reinforcing that He is indeed worth the wait.
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Advent Waits For A Person
- Advent's purpose is waiting for a person, not just events or resolutions.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz ties Advent's meaning directly to waiting for Jesus, the promised Messiah.
Always Having What You Lose
- Fr. Mike contrasts never having to wait for parental presence with losing it, noting his mother's death changed his appreciation.
- He uses that contrast to ask whether knowing Jesus without waiting can dull our gratitude.
Racing To Catch A Flight Home
- Fr. Mike tells a frantic travel story where delayed timing nearly made him miss a flight home for Mass.
- The ordeal left him with deep gratitude when he finally boarded and realized how narrowly he made it.