Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz 10/12/25 Two Mule Loads
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Oct 11, 2025 Fr. Mike reflects on breaking the cycle of desperate prayer and forgetting by grounding our lives in a relationship with God. He shares a personal story about a miraculous moment from his teenage years. The significance of Naaman's healing is explored, emphasizing gratitude and reminders. Practical methods to maintain thankfulness are discussed, including identifying sources of goodness and regular prayers. He stresses the importance of sharing testimonies and living daily on the foundation of Jesus' saving work.
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Beach Key Miracle
- Fr. Mike recounts finding a lost rental car key on a mile-long beach after praying to St. Anthony and bargaining for help.
- The moment felt like his first clear experience of divine intervention and seemed miraculous to him.
The Cycle Of Forgetting
- Fr. Mike describes a repeating spiritual cycle: crisis, cry, answer, gratitude, then forgetfulness.
- He warns this pattern causes us to become numb to the astounding over time.
Naaman's Two Mule Loads
- Fr. Mike retells Naaman's healing by Elisha and Naaman's request for two mule loads of earth to remember God's land.
- Naaman used that earth to prevent returning to his old life and to build his faith daily.
