St. Bridget’s Fruitful Perseverance – Jul 23 – Homily – Fr Joseph Michael

 

Fr Joseph Michael gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Jul 23, 2025, where he reflects on the Parable of the Sower and St. Bridget of Sweden, urging us to be open to God's grace and devoted to Christ's passion.

Father discusses the Parable of the Sower, illustrating how God's generous grace invites everyone to share in His divine life, though our response determines our faith's growth. He emphasizes cooperating with God's call, avoiding distractions like worldly desires, and praying for perseverance. Father also honors St. Bridget of Sweden, a wife, mother, and founder of the Brigittines, whose mystical experiences and devotion to Christ's passion inspire us to offer ourselves heroically to atone for sins and trust in God's mercy.

00:00 - Opening Prayer
00:09 - Parable of the Sower
00:43 - God's Grace Reception
01:45 - Faith and Perseverance
02:29 - St. Bridget's Life
03:43 - Christ's Passion Revelations
04:55 - Devotion to Passion
05:32 - God's Mercy Trust

Ave Maria!

Mass: St. Bridget of Sweden - Opt Mem - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Birgitta
Readings: Wednesday 16th Week of Ordinary Time - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/072325.cfm
1st: exo 16:1-5, 9-15
Resp: psa 78:18-19, 23-28
Gsp: mat 13:1-9

More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1113&r=1452

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