'The Heart of Religion' | The Epiphany of the Lord (Fr. Mike's Homily) #sundaymass

We give God our best, our heart, and what He has asked for.

As we know, the heart of religion is worship. But we need to put our hearts into worship. We give God our best, our heart, and what God has asked for. Not because He needs anything, but because it is right and just.

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[MsMR-gl]

Great sermon, I needed that. Thank you.
I encourage all Catholics to not let God down, even if some clergy in Rome are sinning. God will punish them eventually. Hang in there, in worship. I wish I could go to that Church in Israel. Jesus is the
BEST friend ever. Go visit Him in Adoration and praying before the Blessed Sacrament in the Altar. You'll be amazed at how He'll work more in your life. ❤

[michellecrossley]

I don’t want to give my leftovers. Please God, guide me to the path of giving you my best.

[Publius-]

God bless Father Mike. May Our Lady provide him with all the graces necessary for him to fulfill his mission in Life. Amen.

[hcharboneau]

I will listen to this over and over.. May be one of the important homilies/messages that I’ve ever heard. God bless you Fr.Mike and keep you safe. You are truly a blessing to so many. Those kids at UM are lucky to have you.

[jetfuelgirl]

"Worship is the only possible response to the Source of all being", That hit me through the soul with a lightning bolt! Beautiful and so so true.

[Publius-]

Jesus I love you. All I have is yours. Yours I am and yours I want to be. Do with me whatever you will. Amen

[GodAesthetics]

This is a wonderful homily. I struggle with this all the time. Trying to explain that church and the mass ain’t about you it’s about God.

[moonbeam]

Thank you for putting the pieces together with this insightful sermon. Very significantly rich with wisdom. Heightens my understanding of and appreciation for Eucharistic adoration, the Consecration, and tangible giving at the Offertory. Blessings to you and all.

[CarolynKaplan]

Father Mike, Thank you so much !!! Everyone needs to HEAR this, and LISTEN to it over and over again ....

[barreflynn]

I spent much of my life in protestant churches and wondered why communion was a cheap add-on to most services. The Liturgy of the catholic church makes the whole service about the offering of the sacrifice. This is a huge difference. Father Mikes points today are so powerful and if my protestant brothers are listening, take to heart what he says. What an amazing homily.

[sheilazanella]

The heart of religion & our relationship with God is worship. ❤🙏✝️

[KolokaiKalai]

Fr.Mike...Powerful inspiring sermon..The heart of religion is worship God and offer Him the best and what the Lord wants..Thankyou so much...Prayers for you. 🎉🎉🎉

[David-eczn]

The Holy Catholic Mass is the only form of true and encaged Worship! Thank you God and let us share this with the world! AMEN!!! !

[geraldinegerdes]

I wish that I could repeat every word of your homily. That would mean 2 things it’s really in my heart and I could share it with everyone so it would be in their heart too

[nathanngumi]

Amen. 🙏🏿
Thanks Fr. Michael for a challenging message.
Worship is God-centered not human-centered, thus the focus is what we give to God as sacrifice not what we get in return.
The Magi gave their best gifts without caring what they would get in return from the infant Jesus. The apostles, disciples and saints through the ages did likewise. We are called to do the same.

[solomonsgtjustinl]

That was a good lesson, something I never thought to ask. Thanks.

[lcojom]

Dang Father Mike is telling it straightforward and it hit me so hard. Thank you Father Mike and Ascension team ❤

[Praise_JMJ]

So amazing. Thank you Fr Mike. All praise and glory to God.

[irmaruiter]

What a wonderful, meaningful homily. Thank you, Father.

[jenniferkyere]

Thank you for really clarifying and bringing the purpose of the mass to the forefront. It isn't about us- it is our duty, it right and just that we offer our very best because he has made us worthy through His life, death and resurrection- to serve and worship him. This hit home for me. Thank you Father. I thank God for the richness of my Catholic faith❤