https://www.saintrobertsac.orgenReligionCopyright Fr. Mike Ritterhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/96fd72acff3971ae96ca1c88b2192d74.jpghttps://www.saintrobertsac.orgSun, 18 Aug 2024 19:57:09 +0000Fr. Mike RitterFr. Mike Ritterfathermike@saintrobertsac.orgWeekly reflections on the scripture readings for Sunday Mass at St. Robert Catholic Church.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-august-18-2024--61072833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61072833Sun, 18 Aug 2024 19:55:49 +0000Fr. Mike Ritter800falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-july-28-2024--60839372https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60839372Sun, 28 Jul 2024 21:01:45 +0000Fr. Mike Ritter604falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-june-30-2024--60561538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60561538Mon, 01 Jul 2024 01:19:28 +0000Fr. Mike Ritter731falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-june-23-2024--60482638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60482638Sun, 23 Jun 2024 20:44:35 +0000Fr. Mike Ritter548falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/corpus-christi-june-2-2024--60257975https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60257975Sun, 02 Jun 2024 23:47:41 +0000Fr. Mike Ritter992falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-solmenity-of-the-most-holy-trinity-may-26-2024--60181276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60181276Sun, 26 May 2024 20:52:06 +0000Fr. Mike Ritter524falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pentecost-may-19-2024--60091516https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60091516Sun, 19 May 2024 20:47:18 +0000Fr. Mike Ritter943falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5th-sunday-of-easter-april-28-2024--59686312https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59686312Sun, 28 Apr 2024 18:18:22 +0000Fr. Mike Ritter892falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4th-sunday-of-easter-april-21-2024--59576932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59576932Sun, 21 Apr 2024 20:32:45 +0000Fr. Mike Ritter846falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3rd-sunday-of-easter-april-14-2024--59459906https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59459906Sun, 14 Apr 2024 18:23:29 +0000Fr. Mike RitterFaith in Jesus as a relationship with a real person.662falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/palm-sunday-march-24-2024--59158481https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59158481Sun, 24 Mar 2024 22:58:49 +0000Fr. Mike Ritter593catholic,gospel,holyweek,homily,mass,palmsunday,preaching,spiritualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5th-sunday-in-lent-march-17-2024--59080763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59080763Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:41:32 +0000Fr. Mike Ritter863falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4th-sunday-of-lent-march-10-2024--58990989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58990989Sun, 10 Mar 2024 18:28:50 +0000Fr. Mike Ritter563falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/second-sunday-of-lent-february-25-2024--58818660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58818660Sun, 25 Feb 2024 21:13:42 +0000Fr. Mike RitterSurrender and Glory712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1st-sunday-of-lent-february-18-2024--58726096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58726096Sun, 18 Feb 2024 19:45:21 +0000Fr. Mike RitterThoughts for the beginning of Lent.674falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-february-4-2024--58568125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58568125Sun, 04 Feb 2024 19:18:05 +0000Fr. Mike RitterRights and Responsibility, Being Cured and Being Healed761falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-january-28-2024--58482571https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58482571Sun, 28 Jan 2024 22:19:00 +0000Fr. Mike RitterThninking about words of power and listening for God's voice.709falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3rd-sunday-in-ordinary-time-january-21-2024--58394944https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58394944Sun, 21 Jan 2024 19:10:14 +0000Fr. Mike RitterBeing Chosen, Committing, and Letting Go564falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2nd-sunday-in-ordinary-time-january-14-2024--58298566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58298566Sun, 14 Jan 2024 19:18:19 +0000Fr. Mike RitterStay with Jesus912falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-epiphany-of-the-lord-january-7-2024--58225143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58225143Sun, 07 Jan 2024 19:18:01 +0000Fr. Mike Ritter848falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feast-of-the-holy-family-december-31-2023--58162720https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58162720Sun, 31 Dec 2023 21:19:20 +0000Fr. Mike RitterConsidering the holiness of the family.864falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4th-sunday-of-advent-december-24-2023--58111118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58111118Sun, 24 Dec 2023 19:10:37 +0000Fr. Mike RitterOn hearing, confusion, and consent.909falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3rd-sunday-of-advent-december-17-2023--58039798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58039798Sun, 17 Dec 2023 21:57:46 +0000Fr. Mike Ritter708falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2nd-sunday-of-advent-december-10-2023--57967367https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57967367Sun, 10 Dec 2023 19:42:06 +0000Fr. Mike Ritter638falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1st-sunday-of-advent-december-3-2023--57897464https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57897464Sun, 03 Dec 2023 19:33:43 +0000Fr. Mike RitterService as Preparation for Christ's Coming.928falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/solemnity-of-christ-the-king-november-26-2023--57815437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57815437Mon, 27 Nov 2023 04:08:22 +0000Fr. Mike Ritter455falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/33rd-sunday-in-ordinary-time-november-19-2023--57714938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57714938Sun, 19 Nov 2023 19:27:11 +0000Fr. Mike Ritter860falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/32nd-sunday-in-ordinary-time-november-12-2023--57606412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57606412Sun, 12 Nov 2023 19:28:52 +0000Fr. Mike RitterThe Parable of the 10 Virgins790falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/31st-sunday-in-ordinary-time-november-5-2023--57524471https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57524471Sun, 05 Nov 2023 19:24:37 +0000Fr. Mike RitterFour Contemporary Critiques946falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-october-29-2023--57433916https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57433916Sun, 29 Oct 2023 18:07:18 +0000Fr. Mike RitterLoving God with our whole selves: Considering the relationship between law and love.806falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/29th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-october-22-2023--57344640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57344640Sun, 22 Oct 2023 18:28:32 +0000Fr. Mike RitterAvoiding ego baiting and false alternatives.696falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/28th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-october-15-2023--57241953https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57241953Sun, 15 Oct 2023 18:35:26 +0000Fr. Mike RitterWhat keeps us from the wedding banquet of life? And where do we get our wedding garment?678falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/27th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-october-8-2023--57155035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57155035Sun, 08 Oct 2023 18:09:57 +0000Fr. Mike RitterOn Prayer, Beauty, and Bearing Fruit764falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/26th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-october-1-2023--57017063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57017063Sun, 01 Oct 2023 18:47:16 +0000Fr. Mike RitterBelieving as acting, and thinking about thinking.767falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/25th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-september-24-2023--56917928https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56917928Sun, 24 Sep 2023 18:16:21 +0000Fr. Mike RitterMoving from a transactional economy to an economy of grace, and this risk of disguising jealousy as justice.673falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23rd-sunday-in-ordinary-time-september-10-2023--56754427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56754427Sun, 10 Sep 2023 19:31:51 +0000Fr. Mike RitterConsidering the role of a supportive community in responding to God's call to make necessary change.390falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21st-sunday-in-ordinary-time-august-27-2023--56606448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56606448Sun, 27 Aug 2023 18:35:37 +0000Fr. Mike RitterGetting it right, moving from "Christianism" to Christianity, and the synchrony bewteen Heaven and Earth.861falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-august-20-2023--56528118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56528118Sun, 20 Aug 2023 18:43:41 +0000Fr. Mike RitterWelcoming the outsider.810falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/19th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-august-13-2023--56456815https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56456815Sun, 13 Aug 2023 18:14:05 +0000Fr. Mike RitterEmbracing complexity and listening for God's voice.927falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feast-of-the-transfiguration-of-the-lord-august-6-2023--56385993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56385993Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:17:27 +0000Fr. Mike Ritter630falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-july-30-2023--56310577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56310577Sun, 30 Jul 2023 18:17:35 +0000Fr. Mike RitterCultivating an understanding heart and trusting that God makes all things work for good for those who love him.689bible,catholic,christian,gospel,homily,mass,religion,spiritualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-july-23-2023--56191982https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56191982Sun, 23 Jul 2023 18:50:52 +0000Fr. Mike RitterConsidering the parable of the weeds in the field.653bible,catholic,christian,gospel,homily,mass,religion,spiritualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-july-16-2023--56121605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56121605Sun, 16 Jul 2023 22:02:59 +0000Fr. Mike Ritter543falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-july-9-2023--56044506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56044506Sun, 09 Jul 2023 22:40:40 +0000Fr. Mike RitterFinding Rest and Being Freed from Self-Reliance661bible,catholic,christian,gospel,homily,mass,religion,spiritualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-july-2-2023--55805318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55805318Sun, 02 Jul 2023 20:10:52 +0000Fr. Mike RitterThe Cost of Discipleship & The Chain of Receiving677bible,catholic,christian,gospel,mass,religion,spiritualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-june-25-2023--55012383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55012383Sun, 25 Jun 2023 16:24:59 +0000Fr. Mike RitterFinding Strength for the Journey: Meaning Making and Grieving741bible,catholic,christian,gospel,homily,mass,religion,spiritualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-june-18-2023--54501599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54501599Sun, 18 Jun 2023 22:22:38 +0000Fr. Mike RitterTo reconcile and to feel in the gut.623bible,catholic,christian,gospel,homily,mass,religion,sermon,spiritualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pentecost-may-28-2023--54024434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54024434Sun, 28 May 2023 20:26:00 +0000Fr. Mike RitterSigns of a life in the Spirit836catholic,christian,gospel,homily,mass,pentecost,religion,spiritualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ascension-of-the-lord-may-21-2023--53951389https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53951389Sun, 21 May 2023 22:25:17 +0000Fr. Mike RitterWaiting for the Holy Spirit.671catholic,christian,gospel,homily,mass,religion,spiritualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6th-sunday-of-easter-may-14-2023--53859437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53859437Sun, 14 May 2023 18:25:23 +0000Fr. Mike Ritter"If you love me, keep my commandments."517bible,catholic,christian,gospel,homily,mass,religion,spiritualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5th-sunday-of-easter-may-7-2022--53766653https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53766653Sun, 07 May 2023 16:16:10 +0000Fr. Mike RitterClosing the distance between who I am and who I could be.709bible,catholic,christian,gospel,homily,mass,religion,spiritualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4th-sunday-of-easter-april-30-2023--53698720https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53698720Sun, 30 Apr 2023 18:10:30 +0000Fr. Mike RitterLearning to recognize the voice of the Good Shepherd - Steps for discernment852catholic,christian,goodshepherd,gospel,homily,mass,religion,spiritualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/second-sunday-of-easter-divine-mercy-sunday-april-16-2023-1--53553081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53553081Sun, 16 Apr 2023 20:49:16 +0000Fr. Mike RitterDivine Mercy Sunday581catholic,christian,gospel,homily,mass,religion,spiritualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/palm-sunday-april-2-2023--53420437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53420437Sun, 02 Apr 2023 20:52:49 +0000Fr. Mike RitterToday's Liturgy marks the beginning of Holy Week and our annual celebration of the Paschal Mystery.492bible,catholic,gospel,holyweek,homily,mass,religion,scriptures,spiritualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5th-sunday-of-lent-march-26-2023--53344494https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53344494Sun, 26 Mar 2023 18:43:57 +0000Fr. Mike RitterGod helps those who live in "the house of afflictions."928bible,catholic,christian,gospel,homily,mass,religion,spiritualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3rd-sunday-of-lent-march-12-2023--53176134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53176134Sun, 12 Mar 2023 21:04:14 +0000Fr. Mike RitterConsider the meaning of the Exodus event and Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well.696bible,catholic,gospel,homily,lent,mass,spiritualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2nd-sunday-of-lent-march-5-2023--53103299https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53103299Sun, 05 Mar 2023 21:47:59 +0000Fr. Mike RitterJesus' special instructions - "the Messianic Secret" - offers imortant wisdom in today's reading from Matthew's Gospel.748bible,catholic,christian,gospel,homily,lent,mass,religion,spiritualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ash-wednesday-february-22-2023--52822100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52822100Thu, 23 Feb 2023 05:13:21 +0000Fr. Mike RitterToday we begin our annual celebration of Lent with its call to fasting, prayer, and almsgiving.877bible,catholic,christian,gospel,homily,lent,mass,religion,spiritualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-february-19-2023--52785872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52785872Mon, 20 Feb 2023 03:44:27 +0000Fr. Mike RitterConsider this week the call to holiness and to love of neighbor and enemy.551bible,catholic,christian,homily,mass,religion,spiritualityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-february-12-2023--52710382https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52710382Sun, 12 Feb 2023 19:24:14 +0000Fr. Mike RitterMusings on the the law and the Wisdom of God1139bible,catholic,christian,gospel,homily,mass,religion,spiritualityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-february-5-2023--52644137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52644137Sun, 05 Feb 2023 21:07:35 +0000Fr. Mike RitterToday we consider Jesus' call to be salt of the earth, light for the world, and a city set on a hill.564bible,catholic,christian,gospel,homily,mass,religion,spiritualityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-january-29-2023--52577210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52577210Sun, 29 Jan 2023 19:42:56 +0000Fr. Mike RitterTody we consider the special gift of grace for the falling.748bible,catholic,christian,gospel,homily,mass,religion,sermon,spiritulaityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3rd-sunday-in-ordinary-time-january-22-2023--52512740https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52512740Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:12:23 +0000Fr. Mike RitterThis week, we consider the call to unity, and we celebrate the possiblity of hearing God's voice, right where we find ourselves.779catholic,christian,gospel,homily,mass,religion,sermon,spiritualityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2nd-sunday-in-ordinary-time-january-15-2022--52446587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52446587Sun, 15 Jan 2023 17:10:30 +0000Fr. Mike RitterThis week, we consider the call to be "light for the nations," and we ask what it means to do God's will.709bible,catholic,christian,faith,gospel,homily,mass,spiritualityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/epiphany-of-the-lord-january-8-2022--52385178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52385178Sun, 08 Jan 2023 19:29:03 +0000Fr. Mike RitterOn the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, we contemplate the road to wisdom.944bible,catholic,christian,homily,mass,religion,spiritualityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/solemnity-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-the-mother-of-god-january-1-2023--52327908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52327908Sun, 01 Jan 2023 19:12:50 +0000Fr. Mike RitterHappy New Year!543bible,catholic,gospel,homily,mass,religion,spiritualityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christmas-december-25-2022--52279360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52279360Sun, 25 Dec 2022 21:27:39 +0000Fr. Mike RitterMerry Christmas!401bible,catholic,christian,gospel,homily,mass,religion,spiritualityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4th-sunday-of-advent-december-18-2022--52221014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52221014Sun, 18 Dec 2022 21:30:50 +0000Fr. Mike RitterToday we celebrate the 4th Sunday of Advent!720bible,catholic,christian,gospel,homily,mass,religion,spiritualityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3rd-sunday-of-advent-december-11-2022--52154208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52154208Sun, 11 Dec 2022 17:16:07 +0000Fr. Mike RitterProximity - Closeness to God - is the basis of Christian Joy.732bible,catholic,christian,homily,mass,religion,spiritualityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/second-sunday-of-advent-december-4-2022--52093507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52093507Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:55:36 +0000Fr. Mike RitterThis week we consider what it means to be a prophet- we let the truth about our lives speak for God and prepare the way for the Lord.698advent,bible,catholic,homily,mass,religion,scripturesfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1st-sunday-of-advent-november-27-2022--52024235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52024235Sun, 27 Nov 2022 19:38:57 +0000Fr. Mike RitterAdvent is a time of anticipation and preparation for Christ's coming - in the past, in the present, and in future.864false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thanksgiving-november-24-2022--52003309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52003309Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:29:52 +0000Fr. Mike RitterCelebrating grace on the road between grief and gratitude.514bible,catholic,christian,gospel,homily,religion,scriptures,sermon,spirituality,thanksgivingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/solemnity-of-christ-the-king-november-20-2022--51959091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51959091Sun, 20 Nov 2022 19:28:50 +0000Fr. Mike RitterAs we mark the end of the liturgical year and prepare to begin again next week with the First Sunday of Advent, we celebrate the Lord Jesus Christ as our King.758bible,catholic,christian,homily,mass,religion,sermon,spiritualityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/33rd-sunday-in-ot-november-12-2022--51879808https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51879808Sun, 13 Nov 2022 20:43:04 +0000Fr. Mike RitterToday at St. Robert's, we give witness to Christ through our Renewed commitment to service, through gratitude, generosity, and stewardship.255false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/32nd-sunday-in-ot-november-6-2022--51804726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51804726Sun, 06 Nov 2022 19:39:20 +0000Fr. Mike RitterToday, we look at our lives from the vantage point of the resurrection and we consider the call to gratitude, generosity, and stewardship as we prepare to make our RENEW Pledge next Sunday.889bible,catholic,christian,church,gospel,homily,mass,religion,spiritualityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/31st-sunday-in-ot-october-30-2022--51734739https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51734739Mon, 31 Oct 2022 02:24:39 +0000Fr. Mike RitterToday's Gospel invites us to make a big-hearted response to the love of God in our lives.826bible,catholic,christian,faith,gospel,homily,jesus,mass,religion,sermon,spiritualityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30th-sunday-in-ot-october-23-2022--51657511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51657511Sun, 23 Oct 2022 04:39:21 +0000Fr. Mike RitterToday's parable from Luke's Gospel invites us to evaluate our disposition as we enter the temple. This week, we consider the four pillars of stewardship: Hospitality, Prayer, Formation, and Service.879bible,catholic,christian,church,gospel,homily,jesus,prayer,religion,sermon,spirituality,stewardshipfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/29th-sunday-in-ot-october-16-2022--51591222https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51591222Sun, 16 Oct 2022 18:48:13 +0000Fr. Mike RitterToday we consider the virtue of generosity as "gratitude in action" and the wisdom of the scriptures which invite us to a life of self-giving.857bible,catholic,christian,generosity,gospel,homily,jesus,mass,religion,sermon,spiritualityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/28th-sunday-in-ot-october-9-2022--51517848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51517848Sun, 09 Oct 2022 19:18:29 +0000Fr. Mike RitterToday we consider the role of gratitude for the life of faith. Those who are grateful are giving, not because they have more, because there is more of them to go around.807bible,catholic,christian,church,gospel,gratitude,homily,jesus,mass,preaching,sermon,sundayfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/27th-sunday-in-ot-october-2-2022--51445060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51445060Sun, 02 Oct 2022 18:40:02 +0000Fr. Mike RitterGratitude is more than an attitude. It is the ability to perceive the gift-character of life. Today we begin a process of Spiritual renewal as we consider the call to be gracious stewards of God's many gifts.785bible,catholic,christian,gospel,grateful,gratitude,homily,jesus,mass,preaching,religion,sermon,spiritualityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/26th-sunday-in-ot-september-25-2022--51377991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51377991Sun, 25 Sep 2022 18:28:57 +0000Fr. Mike RitterToday's parable from Luke's Gospel calls us to recognize the needs of those around us and take steps to meet and serve the poor and the hurting.926bible,catholic,christian,church,gospel,homily,jesus,lazarus,mass,prayer,religion,sermon,spiritualityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/25th-sunday-in-ot-september-18-2022--51299624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51299624Sun, 18 Sep 2022 16:21:34 +0000Fr. Mike RitterToday we take a look at one of the most puzzling parables in the Gospel. Jesus calls for a prudent response to the crisis of judgment, and invites fidelity, even in the small decisions in life.845bible,catholic,christian,church,gospel,homily,jesus,mass,parable,preaching,religion,scripture,sermon,spiritualityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/24th-sunday-in-ot-september-11-2022--51221051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51221051Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:53:58 +0000Fr. Mike RitterToday's famous parable of the prodigal son invites us to evaluate our image of God and celebrate the radical gift of mercy.820bible,catholic,church,homily,mass,prodigalson,religion,scripture,sermon,spirituality,sundayfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23rd-sunday-in-ot-september-4-2022--51139747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51139747Sun, 04 Sep 2022 16:32:33 +0000Fr. Mike RitterChristian discipleship is the art of letting go and living with the intense anticipation of God's making us whole.683bible,catholic,church,gospel,homily,jesus,mass,preaching,religion,scriptures,sermon,spirituality,sundayfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22nd-sunday-in-ot-august-28-2022--51057591https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51057591Sun, 28 Aug 2022 16:36:03 +0000Fr. Mike RitterToday's Gospel teaches us how to move with grace in the banquet of life, and how to let go of our self-importance so as to empower others and come into our authentic selves.729bible,catholic,church,gospel,homily,jesus,religion,scritpure,sermon,spiritualityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21st-sunday-in-ot-august-21-2022--50986221https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50986221Sun, 21 Aug 2022 16:52:17 +0000Fr. Mike RitterToday's readings invite us to evaluate the integrity of our spiritual striving and to pray for the grace to carry life's difficulties as grace for transformation as God's beloved.770false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20th-sunday-in-ot-august-14-2022--50913805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50913805Sun, 14 Aug 2022 20:50:29 +0000Fr. Mike RitterToday's Gospel invites us to contend with the conflicts we find within and to find strength in our personal "cloud of witnesses"630bible,catholic,gospel,homily,religion,scripture,sermonfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/19th-sunday-in-ot-august-7-2022--50853514https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50853514Mon, 08 Aug 2022 16:21:41 +0000Fr. Mike RitterToday's readings invite us to consider the meaning of faith and the call to mysticism.604false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18th-sunday-in-ot-july-31-2022--50767430https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50767430Sun, 31 Jul 2022 23:01:46 +0000Fr. Mike RitterToday's Gospel invites us reflect on our experiences in life and ask two important questions: What really matters to God? What matters to me?774false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-july-24th-2022--50696044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50696044Sun, 24 Jul 2022 16:41:40 +0000Fr. Mike RitterToday's Gospel invites us to reflect on the purpose of prayer and our images of God.688false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16th-sunday-in-ot-july-17-2022--50607626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50607626Mon, 18 Jul 2022 04:09:18 +0000Fr. Mike RitterToday's Gospel calls us to a life of hospitality and to discover the presence of God in the midst of all the activities and concerns of daily life.955false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-july-10th-2022--50520889https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50520889Sat, 09 Jul 2022 21:08:54 +0000Fr. Mike RitterToday's Gospel invites us to a spiritual reiorientation and calls us to live "without partitions."610false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-july-3-2022--50448381https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50448381Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:03:12 +0000Fr. Mike RitterToday's readings invite us to cultivate a missionary spirit and to respond to the call to freedom.614bible,catholic,church,disciple,homily,jesus,mass,meditation,prayer,preaching,priest,scriptures,sermon,sundayfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-june-26-2022--50374624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50374624Mon, 27 Jun 2022 03:28:49 +0000Fr. Mike RitterToday's readings ask us to think about the cost of discipleship as well as the grace to stand with freedom before what life gives and what life takes.715false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/corpus-christi-6-19-22--50261497https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50261497Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:38:24 +0000Fr. Mike Ritter621bible,catholic,corpuschristi,eucharist,homliy,mass,preaching,priest,religion,scriptures,spiritualityfalse1full