Sunday homilies by Fr. Mike Walker from St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.
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A Bible Study from a mainstream Catholic Perspective. The whole Bible from Genesis to Revelation. The purpose is to give a working knowledge of the Bible and a basis for further study and prayer.
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Fifth Sunday of Easter - How the vine and the branches gets lived out in marriage and religious practice."Fr. Mike Walker
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Second Sunday of Easter - What three movies have to do with Jesus' plan and what it means for us."Fr. Mike Walker
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Fifth Sunday of Lent - Why the cross matters and what it demonstrates"Fr. Mike Walker
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Fifth 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?"Fr. Mike Walker
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Feast of the Epiphany - Who were the Magi, what are the traditions around them, and what do they tell us about faithful living?"Fr. Mike Walker
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2nd 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."Fr. Mike Walker
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32nd 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."Fr. Mike Walker
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31st 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."Fr. Mike Walker
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26th 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 pra…
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25th 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."Fr. Mike Walker
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24th 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."Fr. Mike Walker
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23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - "How games teach us how we should treat one another, avoid gossip, and help each other to be more Godly."Fr. Mike Walker
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22nd 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?"Fr. Mike Walker
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21st Sunday in Ordinary Time - "The backdrop and plan at Caesarea Phillipi."Fr. Mike Walker
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19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - "Jesus walks on water and invites Peter to do the same. How is this possible?"Fr. Mike Walker
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16th 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?"Fr. Mike Walker
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13th 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?"Fr. Mike Walker
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Feast 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?"Fr. Mike Walker
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Feast of Pentecost - "Who is the Holy Spirit and what has he done? What is the faith with and without the Holy Spirit?"Fr. Mike Walker
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Sixth 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!"Fr. Mike Walker
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Second Sunday of Easter - "The second week of Easter highlights Jesus' mercy and St. Thomas as a person of seeking faith."Fr. Mike Walker
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Easter Sunday - "The resurrection is a bold claim. Why do we believe in it and why does that matter?"Fr. Mike Walker
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"12. Psalms, Prophets, Apocalyptic Literature."Fr. Mike Walker
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"11. Wisdom Literature."Fr. Mike Walker
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"10. Babylonian Exile - Esther."Fr. Mike Walker
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"8. Saul, David, and the Monarchy."Fr. Mike Walker
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"9. The Kings and the Historical Books."Fr. Mike Walker
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"7. Joshua - Judges."Fr. Mike Walker
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"6. The Exodus and the Law."Fr. Mike Walker
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"5. Abraham - The Exodus."Fr. Mike Walker
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"4. Questions, Sources, Genesis to Abraham."Fr. Mike Walker
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"3. Overview - Literary Tools "Fr. Mike Walker
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"2. Overview - History and Theology"Fr. Mike Walker
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"1. Overview - Context of the Old Testament "Fr. Mike Walker
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"Revelation"Fr. Mike Walker
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"1 and 2 Peter - Revelation"Fr. Mike Walker
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"1 and 2 Timothy - Philemon"Fr. Mike Walker
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"Hebrews - James"Fr. Mike Walker
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"Philippians - 1 and 2 Thessalonians"Fr. Mike Walker
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"Romans"Fr. Mike Walker
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"1 and 2 Corinthians"Fr. Mike Walker
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"Introduction to St. Paul"Fr. Mike Walker
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"John"Fr. Mike Walker
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"Acts"Fr. Mike Walker
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"Luke"Fr. Mike Walker
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"Luke's Passion"Fr. Mike Walker
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"Mark"Fr. Mike Walker
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Palm 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 salva…
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Fifth 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."Fr. Mike Walker
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Fourth Sunday of Lent - "How does suffering, God's goodness, and free will work? What can we do to grow in our faith?"Fr. Mike Walker
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