Father Mike's Podcast

Jesus' Authority and the New Church

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:24:27 PST

"What does Jesus' ultimate power and authority mean for us as we attempt to live out our faith?"

Mindful Conversion

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:30:09 PST

"How being mindful of the Lord and seeking conversion sets us into the heart of Advent"

The Missal and the Parable of the Talents

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:09:45 PST

"Two homilies this week. The first is a continuation of the new translation of the Roman Missal. The second is a brief description of the parable of the talents."

The New Translation of the Roman Missal

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 10:44:13 PST

"A general and brief introduction to the new translation that we will be having at Mass."

Giving to God

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:24:30 PDT

"What is really the point of Jesus saying, 'give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's?"

The Store and the Vineyard

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:24:47 PDT

"My parents' business and my inclusion in the family reflects a similar point to Jesus' parable."

Old Timers and New Comers

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:53:14 PDT

"How the Old Timers and New Comers can work together to cooperate with Jesus in building up his Kingdom."

Bringing Water from the Rock

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:49:00 PDT

"St. Peter is the beginning of plan of Jesus to bring life to the world."

The Dog That Bit Back

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 07:59:47 PDT

"What the Canaanite woman teaches us about Jesus as Lord and Messiah"

Lifted Up in a Storm

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 07:54:23 PDT

"What was going on with Elijah and Jesus? How does God speak? What does that mean for us?"

The Kingdom of Heaven on Earth

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:24:53 PDT

"What is wisdom, how do we get it, what does Jesus reveal, and how do we enter into His Kingdom?"

How We Really Do Sow What We Reap

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 21:12:15 PDT

"What is the parable of the sower saying? How can we really take it to heart? How can we also be sowers after we receive the seeds of faith?"

The Fourth and the Crucifix

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 13:37:55 PDT

"What does the Fourth of July and the Crucifixion of Jesus have in common? What can do in response to it?"

God is Unpredictable in Predictable Ways

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:30:28 PDT

How God is unpredictable in predictable ways."

The End of the World and the Ascension

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 10:16:58 PDT

How do the events of Jesus unfold? How will he come again?"

Let the Name Calling Begin!

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 15 May 2011 10:33:39 PDT

"Is Jesus really our good shepherd? How do we hear his voice and follow him?"

Jesus Is At Our Side - Especially in the Eucharist

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Tue, 10 May 2011 10:27:13 PDT

Where is Jesus when times are good or bad? How are our eyes opened and how do can we foster good vision?"

Where's Your Mountain?

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:28:53 PDT

"Why does God reveal himself on mountains? What does Jesus reveal to his disciples on the Mount of Transfiguration? What does it say for us during Lent and life?"

Lord, Lord, help us to not just say it but mean it.

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 10:26:40 PST

"It isn't enough to say we believe in God or that we do the minimum requirements to call ourselves Christian. Also, it isn't enough to do the minimum requirements or do the right things but for our Glory. Jesus wants us to strive toward the ideal that he presents on the Sermon on the Mount."

An Essential Element of Christian Teaching

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 17:01:30 PST

"Martin Luther King Jr., A show about murder investigations, and The Sunflower have some telling things to say about Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount."

The Power of the Gospel

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 13:29:48 PST

"What is the Power of the Gospel? What did St. Paul teach and why? How do Isiah and Jesus speak about God's power lived out?"

The Source of Division and Faith

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 18:34:23 PST

"What was happening in Corinth? How St. Paul used the events to teach about the source of division and truth. Where is the source of our belief? How can this help us deal with complex issues?"

Awash in Baptismal Understanding

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 10:29:42 PST

"Why are we baptized? Why was Jesus baptized? What are we doing as a consequence of our baptism?"

The Light of the Christmas World

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 22:12:48 PST

"Jesus is the light of the world, but what happens when we don't feel his light in our lives. What can we do to bring home the Nativity of Jesus?"

Fads and Internal and External Influences

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 10:22:38 PST

"Many fads come and go and are just one example of internal and external influences in our lives. What would happen if we would be guided more by our faith and our God's will for us? We would be more like Joseph and Mary!"

Who's Your King?

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 20:34:49 PST

"What do you think of when you hear the word, 'King'? What is Jesus and how do we choose the kingdom we want to belong to?"

Sadducees were sad... don't you see?

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 10:41:04 PST

"Sadducees and Pharisees, marriage, heaven, and hoping in the right belief."

Bragging Faith or Faith of Humble Service?

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 15:55:59 PDT

"The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector teaches us about discipleship and faith."

Poor Dives and Rich Help

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 21:42:32 PDT

"The parable of Lazarus and the rich man have much to teach us about living out the Gospel."

The Three Prodigal Personalities

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 07:31:24 PDT

"What the three characters have to teach us in the parable of the prodigal son."

Saintly Humility

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:50:27 PDT

"Real saints help us to be truly humble and caring for the poor."

Love and Maryage

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:11:23 PDT

"What the current controversy in marriage brings to Mary's faithfulness and our response to God's invitation to hear the Word of God and Keep it."

Why Rome Wasn't Built in a Day

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:35:05 PDT

"Illusion of being self contained, life, and God's life in us."

Why Jesus Set His Face

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:06:12 PDT

"Why did Jesus go to Jerusalem to face his death? What does he ask of us if we follow him?"

To Know, Love, and Serve

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:15:34 PDT

"What is different between knowing about Jesus and knowing him? What does that mean for us when we know? What does picking up one's cross mean?"

Much Forgiveness = Much Love

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:24:44 PDT

"The parable and the contrast between Simon the Pharisee and the woman demonstrate Jesus' point that love and forgiveness is evidenced in action."

Buckaroos and the Eucharist

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 10:27:06 PDT

"What a couple of young kids trying to ride can teach us about the Eucharist"

Impossible Paradox Mystery

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 30 May 2010 15:42:15 PDT

"St. Augustine's story of the Trinity and how we understand it through knowing what's impossible, paradoxical, and mystery."

The Pentecost Then and Now

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 23 May 2010 17:38:39 PDT

the Pentecost Then and Now "Imagine if you were there at Pentecost. Does it happen today? How do we plug in?"

Games People Play and the Ascension

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 16 May 2010 10:47:19 PDT

Games People Play and the Ascension "What does an analogy about children's games teach us about the Ascension and it's impact on us as faithful Christians?"

The Council of Jerusalem and Moms

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 09 May 2010 16:37:32 PDT

The Council of Jerusalem and Moms "What is a Church council and what can we learn from them? What can we learn from momisms?"

Tell Me You Love Me

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:46:13 PDT

Tell Me You Love Me "Why did Jesus make Peter repeat his love for him three times? Why does it matter for us?"

Is the Resurrection Believable?

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 15:21:08 PDT

Is the Resurrection Believable? "Is there evidence for our belief in the Resurrection? Is it reasonable to believe in the Resurrection? What evidence is there?"

Making Resurrection Heart-Burn

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:28:31 PDT

Making Resurrection Heart-Burn "Do you want your heart to be on fire like the disciples on the way to Emmaus? There is a proven way that Jesus demonstrates today."

The Stones We Should Reject

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:59:33 PDT

The Stones We Should Reject "The lessons about Jesus and the woman caught in adultery should inspire us to avoid throwing 'stones' and live according to Jesus' teaching and example."

The Many Sides of Prodigal

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:43:39 PDT

The Many Sides of Prodigal "The parable of the Prodigal Son is one of Jesus' most well known and loved parables. What can we learn from it about the nature of God, our need to be transparent, and our need to be instruments of forgiveness?"

Happy When Things Do What They Are Supposed To

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:10:16 PST

Happy When Things Do What They Are Supposed To "What we can learn from cooking utensils, Jesus' parable, and our need to put our faith into action so that we produce fruit for the Kingdom."

The Real Temptations

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:53:16 PST

The Real Temptations "How did Jesus handle the temptations and what might help us with our own?"

Don't Cry for Me... There's a Lesson

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:07:45 PST

Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time "What food poisoning teaches me about life in Christ."

Rejection and the Super Bowl

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:16:02 PST

Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time "Why was Jesus rejected in his hometown? How do selfishness and agendas keep us from receiving the full Gospel? What are the lessons that we can learn from Jesus telling his people that God loves all his people and we should too?"

Why Does God Allow Tragedies to Happen?

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:48:50 PST

Third Sunday of Ordinary Time "Why did God allow the tragedy in Haiti to happen? Was it because he doesn't exist or isn't good? Is it punishment for sin? Or is there a greater reason? Also check out Fr. Mike's Blog on shepherdcatholic.com for more on this topic."

Why Was Jesus at the Wedding?

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:18:06 PST

Second Sunday of Ordinary Time "Why Was Jesus at the Wedding? What is hidden within the story of Cana?"

Why was Jesus Baptized?

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:00:52 PST

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord "Why are we baptized? Why was Jesus baptized? What are we supposed to do about it?"

Following "Yonder" Star

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:23:23 PST

Feast of the Epiphany "Why did the star go to Jerusalem first? Why didn't others follow it? What was the greatest gift left to the baby Jesus? Why did the Magi go back another way?"

Why Jesus Became a Kid

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:31:30 PST

Christmas "Why did Jesus come as a kid anyway. Why does it matter for us?"

Jesus Revealed Yet Hidden

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:23:07 PST

Fourth Sunday of Advent "Jesus is present today in Mary's womb. Apparently hidden from the world. Yet, Mary, Elizabeth, and John the Baptist recognize who and what Jesus is all about even though he is hidden. With eyes of faith we can see Jesus even if he is hidden from most of the world."

Out of Exile

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:49:55 PST

Second Sunday of Advent "The Babylonian Captivity and return from it is similar to John the Baptist's message that we need to prepare for our return home to our proper relationship with God."

2012 in 2009

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:23:07 PST

Feast of Christ the King "So, what is the Catholic position - and Jesus' for that matter - on the end of the world? What does it matter for us and what do we do about it?"

Why Do Catholics Pray to Saints!!!

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:16:32 PST

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time "Why do Catholics pray to saints? There are very good reasons including the Communion of Saints, inspiring lives, and having prayer partners. Why wouldn't we appreciate our brothers and sisters praying for us?"

Bartimaeus the Seeing Blind Man

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:37:36 PDT

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time "Bartimaeus shows us how to be a disciple. Throw off all that keeps us from Jesus and find our security in him."

Jesus Has the Look

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:51:42 PDT

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time "Jesus challenges us, but with love. He wants us to put that one thing that is keeping us from fully following Jesus behind us so we can truly follow him."

Love and Marriage, Love and Marriage...

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:43:27 PDT

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time "What did Jesus teach about marriage and divorce? How do we accept and live by his teaching?"

Are We Under the Influence?

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:43:56 PDT

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time "What influences us interiorly and exteriorly? How can we be a better influence in the lives of others?"

Does Customer Service Shape Our Soul?

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:11:04 PDT

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time "How does our consumer society shape our outlook and expectations in this world? Does Jesus give us an alternative that works?"

Faith and Works? How Does That Work?

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:54:46 PDT

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time "How do we understand seemingly contradictory information about faith and works and salvation?"

"What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate!"

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:15:44 PDT

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time "Jesus as a model of communication Christian style."

Jesus and the Law and the Law

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:14:57 PDT

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time "What is the difference in Laws and how do we follow Jesus according to what he taught us."

The Eucharist Part IV

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 07:11:42 PDT

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time "This is the fourth part in a four part series on the Eucharist. This week focuses on the liturgy and the Eucharist."

The Eucharist Part III

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:51:51 PDT

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time "This is the third part in a four part series on the Eucharist. This week is spirituality and the Eucharist."

The Eucharist Part II

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:03:21 PDT

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time "This is the second part in a four part series on the Eucharist. This week is the theology of the Eucharist."

The Eucharist Part I

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 21:50:13 PDT

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time "This is the first part in a four part series on the Eucharist. This week is the definition of the Eucharist and the history."

"I Can't Hear You!!! - Listening to the right voice

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:33:01 PDT

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time "Recent church attendance studies point out that we are increasingly influenced by the dominant popular culture over our religious faith. We need to be vigilant and keep our perspectives because Jesus' invitation to come away with him to a secluded place remains. His voice might be the quieter voice, but it is the more important."

Life in Christ Through Bop It!

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:46:14 PDT

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time "Trust, listen, and respond. These three steps help you to win the game and are a good analogy in having a life in Christ."

Jesus Calms Our Storms

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:45:25 PDT

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time "Jesus has power even over nature, the spiritual lesson by St. Augustine, Job's lesson, and a blessing for Fathers."

How Can the Sacred Overcome Routine?

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:09:15 PDT

Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ "How do worldliness, routine, and doubt hinder our experience of the reality and gift of the Eucharist? What can we do to experience the power of the Eucharist?"

The Trinity and St. Athanasius

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 10:13:10 PDT

Feast of Pentecost "Why does a doctrinal statement help us in our faith? Why is it important to hold fast the the Trinity?"

A Good Fire in the Belly

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 31 May 2009 10:19:22 PDT

Feast of Pentecost "How do certain people and the saints make it look so easy even in hardship? What does the Holy Spirit do for us and how can we connect more with him? What are the differences between life with and without the Holy Spirit?"

Wild Fr. John, Pope St. Leo, and the Ascension

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 24 May 2009 10:35:58 PDT

Feast of the Ascension "Why does the Ascension matter? Is it just history or does it tell us something about our faith? Why the Ascension is essential for Jesus' plan for our salvation."

Our Friend Slim Whitman

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 17 May 2009 21:23:15 PDT

6th Sunday of Easter "Slave or friend? Who are we in Jesus' eyes and why? What does an 'old time religion' song teach us about Jesus' friendship. What is it and what does it mean?"

Operator, Connect Me to God Please...

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:57:49 PDT

5th Sunday of Easter "Connecting is valued in today's society. What works with people and what works with God? How can we stay better connected with God? The answer is really pretty simple."

Shepherd Me Softly

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 03 May 2009 10:34:45 PDT

4th Sunday of Easter "Jesus shepherds us not always as we would expect. He also calls us to be good shepherds. Sometimes that means tough love. How can we be better shepherds?"

Doubting Mike, Descartes, and Thomas

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:36:50 PDT

2nd Sunday of Easter "Why do we have doubts in our faith? What can we do about it? Looking at me as a kid, Rene Descartes, and St. Thomas, we see that doubting is part of the human condition. How we respond makes us a Christian of faith. Do we run or do we come back and pray, learn, and practice our faith? The latter works to deepen our faith - as St. Thomas experiences."

Why Did We Pick Barabbas?

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:01:59 PDT

Palm Sunday "There is something wrong with the human condition that we make so many bad decisions. Is it hopeless? No. Jesus shows us that we are worth saving and we can still pick up our crosses and follow him."

A Flash of Insight From the Past

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:49:01 PDT

5th Sunday of Lent "What an old college friend from the past can teach you about salvation even when he doesn't necessarily believe."

Jesus Tosses Our Tables

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:32:57 PDT

3rd Sunday of Lent "Jesus' cleansing of the temple is more than just getting mad at people selling things. It speaks historically,Biblically, theologically, and personally. Jesus is a reforming Messiah who bases the New Covenant in his body."

The Glimpse of Glory

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 19:39:38 PDT

2nd Sunday of Lent "First the kid sendoff, then the homily. Jesus' glory is who he is, but his earthly ministry is marked by limiting himself and sacrificing himself for our sake."

the Desert Retreat

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:29:39 PST

1st Sunday of Lent "Jesus' 40 days in the desert offers us a model for Lent."

The Greatest Bailout of All!

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:36:12 PST

7th Sunday in Ordinary Time "How bailouts remind us of the greatest bailout of all: Jesus' coming and bailing us out with his death and resurrection. This Gospel and Lent helps us to realize that and experience it."

For All the Tea In China

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:44:49 PST

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time "A conversation with a Chinese lady says something about what Jesus did for a leper and wants to do for us."

"Call me, for love, you can call me any, anytime..."

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:51:26 PST

2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time "The five stages of answering a phone call and how Samuel, Paul, Jesus, Andrew, and Peter reflect that"

Baptism 101

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:12:47 PST

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord "The two types of baptism: John's baptism and the Christian baptism of Jesus. Why was Jesus baptized? What does it do for us if we let it?"

The Magi and New Year's Resolutions

mwalker@shepherdcatholic.com (Fr. Mike Walker) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 12:45:54 PST

Feast of Epiphany "New Year's Resolutions need a plan of action and perseverance, discipline, and sacrifice if they will have a shot at success. The Magi show these qualities. Discipleship imitates their example over King Herod's."