Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz 03/16/25 The Place of the Way: The Crossroads
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Mar 15, 2025 Explore the profound moments of transfiguration and the divine nature of Jesus. Discover how everyday decisions shape a meaningful life, much like movie choices tell powerful stories. Delve into Takashi Nagai’s remarkable journey from atheism to Catholic faith, illuminated by personal loss and transformative relationships. Reflect on the importance of our daily decisions at life's crossroads and their impact on spiritual growth and legacy.
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Forrest Gump and The Intern
- Fr. Mike Schmitz discusses his go-to movies, Forrest Gump and The Intern, during flights.
- He notes that neither film has a major crisis moment, but rather a series of small events, much like life itself.
Life's Small Crossroads
- Life consists of numerous small crossroads, not just a few big ones.
- Lent is a time for training to become more like Jesus, making small choices at each crossroad.
The True Crossroads
- Jesus' transfiguration was a big moment, but the real crossroad was his descent and setting his face towards Jerusalem.
- This seemingly small decision was the most crucial.
