Homily from the Commemoration of All the Faithfully Departed (All Souls). By the end of this Mass, some things will be changed forever. Purgatory is an essential teaching of Christianity.  It highlights that salvation is both an event and a process.  Purgatory is God's gift on continuing the process of making our hearts like His that He began in this life. Mass Readings from November 2, 2025: Wisdom 3:1-9 Psalm 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6Romans 5:5-11 John 6:37-40

Homily from the Commemoration of All the Faithfully Departed (All Souls). By the end of this Mass, some things will be changed forever. Purgatory is an essential teaching of Christianity. It highlights that salvation is both an event and a process. Purgatory is God's gift on continuing the process of making our hearts like His that He began in this life.<dl style="margin : 0; padding-top:0;"><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Mass Readings from November 2, 2025:</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Wisdom 3:1-9</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Psalm 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;">Romans 5:5-11</dt> John 6:37-40

-9 Psalm 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6Romans 5:5-11 John 6:37-40

11/09/25 Meant to Be

Every week, Catholic priest Fr. Mike Schmitz delivers powerful homilies based on the Sunday Mass Scripture readings, inviting you to live more fully as the person God created you to be. Engaging and motivating, these 20-30 minute homilies will help ground your faith, fortify your heart, and transform your life. Fr. Mike Schmitz preaches from Duluth Minnesota, where he serves as the Newman chaplain for University Minnesota Duluth’s Bulldog Catholic campus ministry.