Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Do not give away what has real value for counterfeit happiness. There are many idols in our lives that promise the happiness that only God can give.  The counterfeits of Wealth, Power, Pleasure, and Fame have taken all that people have and left them with nothing.  Jesus gives us a new way to live...that actually leads to authentic happiness. Mass Readings from February 1, 2026: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-101 Corinthians 1:26-31 Matthew 5:1-12a

Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Do not give away what has real value for counterfeit happiness. There are many idols in our lives that promise the happiness that only God can give. The counterfeits of Wealth, Power, Pleasure, and Fame have taken all that people have and left them with nothing. Jesus gives us a new way to live...that actually leads to authentic happiness.<dl style="margin : 0; padding-top:0;"><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Mass Readings from February 1, 2026:</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;">1 Corinthians 1:26-31</dt> Matthew 5:1-12a

; 3:12-13 Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-101 Corinthians 1:26-31 Matthew 5:1-12a

2/8/26 Wasted Potential

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.