Father Mike's Podcast
201 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 16 ratingsSunday homilies by Fr. Mike Walker from St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.
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Episodes
Job and the Answer
February 10, 2024 20:48 - 9.14 MBFifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - What was Job addressing and how was it different than our 21st century world? Is there an answer and how is Jesus the best answer to the problem of evil?"
The Magi and the Three Kings
January 07, 2024 22:07 - 8.75 MBFeast of the Epiphany - Who were the Magi, what are the traditions around them, and what do they tell us about faithful living?"
Advent and the Eucharist II
December 13, 2023 20:54 - 7.25 MB2nd Sunday of Advent - Preparing for the coming of the Lord and a continuation on the four part series on the Eucharist. This week is what the Church, Catechism, and Vatican II teach us."
The Oil in the Lamp
November 15, 2023 23:38 - 9.55 MB32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - The signs at Sinai point to Jesus who calls us to do what he asks, worship, and share in our communal responsibility."
Wayne, Fathers, and Humility
November 05, 2023 18:34 - 10.1 MB31st Sunday in Ordinary Time - "Jesus' teaching on humility helps us to focus on God and others in our lives, live out a spiritual fatherhood, and avoid the pitfalls of selfish living."
The Two Sons and Obedience
October 01, 2023 23:49 - 11.5 MB26th Sunday in Ordinary Time - "The parable of the Two Sons speak of the value of obedience and how the lowly deliver far beyond their capacity when God asks us to be obedient to his will and we follow him. This happens through listening, love, worship, and service. Prayer, in particular listening prayer, is key. I'll offer an example of how to pray in this way."
Blessing in the Vineyard
September 25, 2023 01:25 - 11.7 MB25th Sunday in Ordinary Time - "The parable of the Workers in the Vineyard help us to understand that we don't deserve more, that God's generosity is his perogative, and we all have been blessed."
Forgiving God, Neighbor, and Self
September 25, 2023 01:21 - 8.59 MB24th Sunday in Ordinary Time - "The parable of the unforgiving steward reminds us of the hard work of forgiveness. Let's do our part to forgive in the way that our God asks."
Games, Gossip, Giving, and Glory
September 11, 2023 17:06 - 11 MB23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - "How games teach us how we should treat one another, avoid gossip, and help each other to be more Godly."
Get Behind Me!
September 06, 2023 01:48 - 9.56 MB22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - "Why did Jesus tell Peter, "Get behind me Satan!" What does following the will of the Father mean and how do we do it?"
Jesus' plan at Caesarea Philipi
August 28, 2023 00:14 - 12.4 MB21st Sunday in Ordinary Time - "The backdrop and plan at Caesarea Phillipi."
How We Can Walk On Water
August 13, 2023 01:47 - 8.7 MB19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - "Jesus walks on water and invites Peter to do the same. How is this possible?"
The Weeds and the Wheat
July 23, 2023 19:16 - 10.9 MB16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - "How doe the parables of the kingdom help us to know what God is doing and what he is asking us to do?"
To Love God Above All
July 02, 2023 23:23 - 10.4 MB13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - "What does Jesus ask of us when he says we need to love him above all? What is the cost and how do we express giving?"
Why and How Do We Believe in the Trinity?
June 05, 2023 00:12 - 11.5 MBFeast of the Holy Trinity - "Why do we believe in the Trinity and how do we believe it? What's unique about Christianity and God revealing himself to us?"
Pentecost and the Spirit
May 29, 2023 00:19 - 10.6 MBFeast of Pentecost - "Who is the Holy Spirit and what has he done? What is the faith with and without the Holy Spirit?"
Faith and Mothers
May 17, 2023 04:41 - 10.9 MBSixth Sunday of Easter - "How are we to understand 1 Peter 3:15? How do we share our faith and what advice might be helpful to do it? Finally, Mother's Day!"
Second Sunday of Easter
April 17, 2023 18:06 - 10.2 MBSecond Sunday of Easter - "The second week of Easter highlights Jesus' mercy and St. Thomas as a person of seeking faith."
Easter and Why We Believe
April 17, 2023 18:04 - 7.85 MBEaster Sunday - "The resurrection is a bold claim. Why do we believe in it and why does that matter?"
The Triumph of the Cross
April 03, 2023 17:16 - 4.72 MBPalm Sunday - "The coins Judas is paid reflect how people misunderstood Jesus' infinite Sacrifice. The mockery reflects how people didn't understand Jesus' greatness. Psalm 22 reflects that Jesus knew he would triumph. The passion shows us that Jesus willing gave himself to us in an infinitely valuable sacrifice that brings his triumph to our salvation."
A Friend in Jesus
March 27, 2023 19:16 - 9.36 MBFifth Sunday of Lent - "Jesus' love and friendship of Lazarus reminds us to know Jesus as our friend so we can see him for who he truly is. He wants to reveal himself to us, raise us up, and set us free. What a friend we have in Jesus."
Tragedy, Free Will, Growth, and Faith
March 25, 2023 18:10 - 9.65 MBFourth Sunday of Lent - "How does suffering, God's goodness, and free will work? What can we do to grow in our faith?"
Lent and the Gulags
February 28, 2023 20:40 - 7.52 MBFirst Sunday of Lent - "How abandoning himself to the will of the Father helped Jesus to accomplish why he was sent and what that says to us as we begin Lent."
What Being Perfect Means
February 20, 2023 02:27 - 12.9 MB7th Week in Ordinary Time - "Continuing the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus instructs us to be holy, perfect, and merciful like our Heavenly Father."
Magic Sauce, Salt, and Light
February 06, 2023 02:22 - 10.3 MB5th Week in Ordinary Time - "How can we be salt and light and how can we avoid obstacles that keep us from being that. Awesome spaghetti sauce shows us how."
Special Podcast - A Teaching on Mary
December 12, 2022 17:57 - 81.1 MB"Who is Mary? What does the Bible say about her and what does the Church teach? What about apparitions and the theology of why she matters? This is a brief talk that touches upon those and other matters. It isn't an exhaustive teaching, but one that might be helpful as we prepare with her this Advent for the coming of Jesus."
The Importance of the Trinity
June 12, 2022 22:50 - 10.5 MBFeast of the Holy Trinity - "The Feast of the Trinity is more than just a definition of God. It helps us to know how to enter into relationship with God in a way that would not be possible with other concepts of God."
The Ascension
May 29, 2022 22:53 - 7.48 MBFeast of the Ascension - "Jesus doesn't ascend and disappear. He is with us always and we can live rooted in him and his Gospel as well as be the light to others."
The Ascension of the Lord
May 29, 2022 01:31Feast of the Ascension - "Jesus doesn't ascend and disappear. He is with us always and we can live rooted in him and his Gospel as well as be the light to others."
Sixth Sunday in Easter - Council of Jerusalem
May 22, 2022 18:14Sixth Sunday of Easter - "What does the Council of Jerusalem teach us about authority and the universal nature of the Catholic Church?"
The Council of Jerusalem
May 22, 2022 15:41 - 8.67 MBSixth Sunday of Easter - "What does the Council of Jerusalem teach us about authority and the universal nature of the Catholic Church?"
Love of Things
May 15, 2022 15:43 - 7.8 MBFifth Sunday of Easter - "Jesus tells us to love one another as we love him. What does that mean?"
Fifth Sunday in Easter - Love of Things
May 15, 2022 01:44Fifth Sunday of Easter - "Jesus tells us to love one another as we love him. What does that mean?"
Go Fish
May 01, 2022 15:44 - 10.4 MBThird Sunday of Easter - "Doing what is right and saying what is true is important. Our worship is a response to that and Jesus' response to us builds our relationship with him."
Easter Sunday - Jesus Saves
April 17, 2022 15:46 - 7.01 MBEaster Sunday - "How the resurrection saved the world, people, and us."
Palm Sunday and Crowds
April 10, 2022 15:47 - 3.76 MBPalm Sunday - "Why did the crowds who were at first praising Jesus later come to shout for his crucifixion?"
The Woman Caught in Adultery and Us
April 03, 2022 15:48 - 7.97 MB5th Sunday in Lent - "The story of the woman caught in adultery and the details tell us who Jesus is and what he offers us. Our response is important."
The Prodigal Son and Us
March 27, 2022 15:49 - 8.18 MB4th Sunday in Lent - "Looking at the three primary characters in the parable of the Prodigal Son helps us to understand how we should approach our relationship with God and one another."
Moses and Theophany
March 20, 2022 15:50 - 12.4 MB3rd Sunday in Lent - "How God manifests himself to Moses and others throughout history show us how we can allow him to show himself to us. How does God interact with his creation and why did Jesus need to help people of his age to see how conversion is the proper response to tragegy?"
Keep on Truckin'
March 13, 2022 15:51 - 7.26 MB2nd Sunday in Lent - "The cross and the glory go together. In the Transfiguration we find that Jesus' words to his disciples also speak to us. We can imitate his life in our faith."
Cana and the Deeper Context
January 16, 2022 16:53 - 9.37 MB2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - "The miracle of Cana tells us something about Jesus as Messiah as well as gives us a good lesson as people of faith. We too can be obedient to the life of faith while basking in the good things of God."
Baptism of the Lord and Us
January 09, 2022 16:54 - 7.58 MBBaptism of the Lord - "What baptism is, what it does, and why it matters. "
Epiphany and Contrast
January 02, 2022 16:55 - 6.9 MBFeast of Epiphany - "The story of the Epiphany and the contrast between Herod and the Magi."
Christmas Message
December 25, 2021 23:47Christmas - "Why did God choose Shepherds and what can we learn from Peanuts and hidden tribes in Papua New Guinea?"
Christmas in New Guinea
December 25, 2021 16:56 - 10.4 MBChristmas - "Why did God choose Shepherds and what can we learn from Peanuts and hidden tribes in Papua New Guinea?"
Jesus Coming and Our Response
November 28, 2021 16:58 - 7.79 MBFirst Sunday of Advent - "What is Advent and what does it teach us? How can we better prepare for the coming of the Lord?"
Jesus' Coming and Our Response
November 28, 2021 02:30First Sunday of Advent - "What is Advent and what does it teach us? How can we better prepare for the coming of the Lord?"
Suffering and Glory
November 14, 2021 02:3933rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - "What does it mean to be a suffering yet blessed disciple? What can we learn from the lives of Jesus and the saints?"
Love Love Love...
October 31, 2021 01:3731st Sunday in Ordinary Time - "What does it mean when Jesus tells us to love God with our whole heart, soul, mind, and strength? More than you think."
Confidently to the Throne
October 17, 2021 13:4929th Sunday in Ordinary Time - "Hebrews tells us to come confidently to the throne of Jesus for mercy and grace. Why would we want to do that and how?"