Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz Episode 123137: 12/14/25 Waiting Well: Praise While We Wait
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Dec 13, 2025 In a reflective discussion, Fr. Mike explores the theme of waiting well during Advent. He contrasts the hurried culture with the inner transformation God calls us to embrace. Using examples like farming and the growth of bamboo, he illustrates the importance of patience and faith. The power of praise is highlighted as a way to strengthen the heart and foster trust in Christ. Fr. Mike shares inspiring stories, including Paul and Silas in prison and St. Maximilian Kolbe’s faith during suffering, encouraging listeners to find joy in their everyday waiting.
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Hurry Reveals A Misplaced Urgency
- Being hurried signals we believe we are not where we should be and fuels anxiety and poor choices.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz says God's solution is internal: become the person who can endure waiting rather than forcing outcomes.
Patience Is Strengthening The Heart
- Patience is the capacity to endure long suffering and to wait under duress.
- St. James urges believers to strengthen their hearts by choosing patience instead of growing habits of worry or complaint.
Recognize Seasons To Reduce Panic
- Acknowledge seasons: planting, growing, and harvest so you don't panic when visible progress stalls.
- Avoid building habits of worry or complaint because repeated actions harden the heart toward those behaviors.