Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz Episode 123144: 1/18/26 Mistaken Identity
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Jan 17, 2026 Discover the humor in mistaken identities as personal tales of mix-ups make you chuckle. Dive into the question of how our perception of God shapes our prayers and the importance of pouring out our hearts without treating Him like a counselor. Explore contrasting images of a father figure, emphasizing a loving, present God over a distant one. Reflect on the Incarnation and Jesus' shared brokenness, revealing profound compassion. Finally, learn how expressing our thoughts deepens our relationship with the divine.
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Pour Out Your Heart To God
- Pour out your heart to God as Scripture commands and trust him with your cares.
- Follow Philippians 4:6 by making your requests known with thanksgiving.
Father Changes The Posture Of Prayer
- The Christian name 'Father' changes the posture of prayer compared with other faith images of God.
- Seeing God as Father invites relationship, playfulness, and closeness, not only obedience.
Two Fathers, Two Relationships
- Mike Schmitz recounts a contrast of two father-images to illustrate different relational dynamics.
- One father assigns tasks while the other plays, emphasizing intimacy over mere authority.