05/03/26 The Next...: The Next Goodbye
5/2/202628 min
Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter.
What is this in light of eternity?
Our perspective either helps us see things clearly or muddies the waters. The only way forward is perspective, and not just any perspective, eternal perspective. Without eternal perspective, our hearts will never find rest and we will always be searching for our true purpose.
Mass Readings from May 3, 2026: Acts 6:1-7 Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-191 Peter 2:4-9
John 14:1-12
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[gentle music] Welcome to Sunday Homilies with me, Father Mike Schmitz. I hope today's homily inspires and motivates you, and I also hope that it leaves you hungry for the one who gave everything to feed you. If you want to get this and other Sunday mass resources sent straight to your inbox, sign up at ascensionpress.com/sunday or by texting sunday to 33777. You can also follow or subscribe in your podcast app for weekly notifications. God bless. The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John. Glory to you, oh Lord. Chapter 14, verses one through 12. "Jesus said to His disciples, 'Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God, have faith also in Me. In My Father's house, there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I'm going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to Myself, so that where I am, you also may be. Where I am going, you know the way.' Thomas said to Him, 'Master, we do not know where You are going. How can we know the way?' Jesus said to him, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. If you know Me, then you will also know My Father. From now on, you do know Him and have seen Him.' Philip said to