Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo
Artwork

Content provided by Echoes of St. John: Homilies and Reflections and Fr Michael Therese Scheerger. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Echoes of St. John: Homilies and Reflections and Fr Michael Therese Scheerger or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

The Father’s Heart: Beyond Duty and Escape – Homily – 4th Sunday of Lent (Year C)

11:58
 
Share
 

Manage episode 474199061 series 2136768
Content provided by Echoes of St. John: Homilies and Reflections and Fr Michael Therese Scheerger. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Echoes of St. John: Homilies and Reflections and Fr Michael Therese Scheerger or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
In this homily for the 4th Sunday of Lent (Year C), Fr. Michael reflects on the well-known parable of the Prodigal Son—or rather, the story of a father and two sons. He explores how the parable speaks powerfully to the real spiritual struggles many people face today: the temptation to escape responsibility, the danger of doing good without love, and the deep call to imitate the generous, merciful heart of the Father. Whether young or old, all of us are invited to conform our hearts to the Father’s—to go beyond legalism and beyond escapism, into the joy of mercy and communion.
  continue reading

223 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 474199061 series 2136768
Content provided by Echoes of St. John: Homilies and Reflections and Fr Michael Therese Scheerger. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Echoes of St. John: Homilies and Reflections and Fr Michael Therese Scheerger or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
In this homily for the 4th Sunday of Lent (Year C), Fr. Michael reflects on the well-known parable of the Prodigal Son—or rather, the story of a father and two sons. He explores how the parable speaks powerfully to the real spiritual struggles many people face today: the temptation to escape responsibility, the danger of doing good without love, and the deep call to imitate the generous, merciful heart of the Father. Whether young or old, all of us are invited to conform our hearts to the Father’s—to go beyond legalism and beyond escapism, into the joy of mercy and communion.
  continue reading

223 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play