Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz Episode 123140: 12/28/25 The Holy Family
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Dec 27, 2025 Explore the essential roles of Joseph in the Holy Family, highlighting his responsibilities as protector and provider. Discover the contrasts between authentic masculinity and femininity, emphasizing strength in service and trust in relationships. Fr. Mike critiques modern gender stereotypes and urges a biblical approach for healthier marriages. He also delves into practical family guidance from Colossians, encouraging compassion and humility in family life.
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Joseph Kneeling Or Standing
- Fr. Mike Schmitz recounts his mother's question about two nativity sets and whether Joseph should kneel or stand by Jesus.
- The story illustrates the tension between worship and responsibility in Joseph's role.
Worship Paired With Responsibility
- Joseph's role combined worship with active responsibility: he both worships Jesus and protects him.
- Fr. Mike emphasizes that Joseph's sinfulness doesn't negate the vital, heroic duty he fulfilled for the Holy Family.
Who Wakes For What Noise
- Fr. Mike shares a study story: mothers wake for baby's noises while fathers wake for outside noises.
- He uses it to illustrate complementary parental instincts: nurture and protection.