Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz 02/9/25 On Purpose: The Next Step
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Feb 8, 2025 This discussion emphasizes the importance of being available and willing to embrace uncertainty. It creatively links faith to life's challenges, even drawing parallels with popular culture. Listeners are encouraged to overcome fear by taking small steps toward their divine calling. The narrative explores discernment in vocation, using metaphors of doors and action. An unexpected encounter at Home Depot highlights how recognizing God's purpose can unfold through everyday experiences. Overall, it's a call to engage with faith actively.
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Squid Game Analogy
- Fr. Mike Schmitz discusses the Netflix series Squid Game and a challenging glass bridge.
- Contestants are paralyzed by fear, uncertain if the next step leads to victory or death.
God's Grace and Vocation
- God's grace empowers us, so discerning our vocation doesn't depend solely on us.
- We need only be available and willing to try, relying on God's guidance and presence.
Isaiah and Simon Peter
- Fr. Mike uses Isaiah and Simon Peter as examples of being available and willing to try.
- Both encountered God and responded in small steps, demonstrating how following Jesus is rarely a leap.