St. Michael's Catholic Church

St. Michael's Catholic Church Weekday Masses:
2nd and 4th Thursday-8:00 am
Weekend Mass Time:
Sunday-10:00 a.m.

09/11/2026

Good Morning Everyone:

Today's Verse:

“This is my commandment: love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friend.”—John 15:12-13

Today's Thought:

There are many themes to write about in connection with September 11. It’s a day to ponder loss, faith, sorrow, and unity. It’s also a good day to reflect on what it means to be a hero. On that awful day in 2001, we saw the worst that human beings can do to others, but we also saw the best. We saw it in the first responders who rushed toward the Twin Towers, trying valiantly to save others even at the cost of their own lives. We saw it in Father Mychal Judge, the firefighters’ chaplain who was the first registered death of Ground Zero. We saw it in the passengers of Flight 93, whose final act of defiance prevented the loss of still more innocent lives. Kids idolize sport figures and musicians for their talents, and yes, talent is a gift from God. But maybe today, we can talk to our kids about true heroism. We can tell them that if rushing a football across the field is impressive, rushing into a burning tower should make us speechless with admiration. Jesus told us that there is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for others. September 11 is a chance to honor those who gave their lives so that strangers might live, and to share their stories with the next generation.

Today's Prayer:

Lord, be with the families and friends of those lost on September 11, 2001. May they know our compassion and our thanks. Teach us Lord to love one another as You have commanded. Amen!

09/10/2026

Good Morning Everyone:

Today's Verse:

"As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace."—1 Peter 4:10

Today's Thought:

God has created each individual with unique, natural talents. Imagine if Ludwig van Beethoven never allowed anyone to listen while he played the piano? What if Claude Monet painted only for himself or if David by Michelangelo was closed to visitors? God-given abilities and talents are meant to be shared! The world is blessed and God receives glory for the amazing abilities He has given man.

In addition to natural talents, the believer also receives spiritual gifts. The Lord combines these together so that we can reflect His mercy and grace to others. Once we surrender our lives to Jesus Christ, we may discover abilities we never knew we had. When we make ourselves available to God, He will use us. God blesses us with talents and spiritual gifts so that we can be a blessing in other people's lives. Our talents and gifts are not to be kept to ourselves. They are meant to be shared! We may not be a Beethoven or Michelangelo, but God can use us to make a difference in someone's life today!

Today's Prayer:

Lord, although You have given me gifts and talents, sometimes I don't feel like putting forth the effort. Forgive me, Lord. May I use my gifts to bless others and bring glory to Your name. Amen!

09/09/2026

Good Morning Everyone:

Today's Verse:

“Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”—Philippians 4:7

Today's Thought:

When God speaks, one of the most prevalent results will be an undeniable sense of peace in your spirits. You may not feel tranquil at first when you approach Him. In fact, you may be full of conflict and strife. But the longer you listen to Him, the quieter your spirit will become. You will begin to possess what the apostle Paul called a tranquility “which surpasses all understanding.” It is a calmness that surrounds you like a fortress and keeps you from being overwhelmed with anxiety, worry, and frustration. Now, it bears mentioning that you will never have God’s peace about disobedience in your life. You may be able to justify what you are doing with your mind, but you will never convince your spirit, and it will hinder you from exercising your faith. But when God’s peace comes to you, you will know it without a doubt. You have confidence your Father has spoken. You have never heard from Him and you believe Him. And you are calm because you know whatever He says to you, He will accomplish.

Today's Prayer:

Father God, keep my mind and heart fixed on You so that I can experience the fullness of Your peace. Amen.

09/08/2026

Good Morning Everyone:

Today’s Verse:

“Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel.”—Matthew 1:23

Today’s Thought:

We all love to celebrate birthdays. Today is the birthday celebration of our dear mother. In December we honor her Immaculate Conception. In January we celebrate her as the Mother of God. In August we celebrate her Assumption into Heaven and there are many other days throughout the year where we honor a unique aspect of her life. But today is simply her birthday celebration!

Celebrating her birthday is a way of celebrating her personhood. We celebrate her simply for being herself. We do not necessarily focus in on any of the unique, beautiful and profound aspects of her life today. We do not necessarily look at all she accomplished, her perfect yes to God, her coronation in Heaven, her assumption or any other specifics. All parts of her life are glorious, beautiful, awe-inspiring and worthy of their own unique feasts and celebration.

Today, however, we simply celebrate our Blessed Mother because she was created and brought into this world by God and that alone is worth celebrating. We honor her simply because we love her and we celebrate her birthday as we would celebrate the birthday of anyone we love and care for.

Reflect, today, upon the fact that Mother Mary is your mother. She truly is your mother and it’s worth celebrating her birthday in the same way that you would celebrate anyone’s birthday who was a member of your family. Your honoring of Mary, today, is a way of solidifying your bond with her and assuring her that you desire her to be an important part of your life.

Happy birthday, Blessed Mother! We love you dearly!

Today’s Prayer:

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen!

09/07/2026

Good Morning Everyone:

Today’s Verse:

“Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.”—Proverbs 16:20

Today’s Thought:

Not long ago, educators emphasized the three R’s: Reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic. We believed that if we could succeed at higher learning, we would obtain good work and thus prosperity. Education was perceived as the solution to all social ills.

The Bible suggests a different path to prosperity: Heed God’s Word. The dictionary defines the verb, heed as “to give consideration or attention to.” In other words, we mind what God says. There are three ways we can heed God’s Word.

Read it: The options for systematic Bible reading vary more than ever before. We can choose among a plethora of versions and even among audio renditions. Most Bibles contain a plan for daily reading. Whatever we choose, we must read the Word in order to heed it. Remember it: Review the verses we learned as children. Tape favorite verses to our mirrors, on our computers, in our cars. We heed the Word by meditating on it and memorizing it. Respect it: We heed the Word when we obey it. God did not give us a list of suggestions but rather commands for daily living. These three R’s are the path to prosperity.

Today’s Prayer:

Lord, in Your Word I found all that I need for peace and prosperity. Teach me the discipline of time spent in the Bible and then transform me through it. Amen!

09/04/2026

Good Morning Everyone:

Today's Verse:

“As the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What are we to drink?”—Exodus 15:24

Today's Thought:

The Israelites were thirsty. Really, really thirsty. The kind of thirsty where they couldn’t think of anything but water. Their tongues felt thick and their eyes burned under the relentless glare of the hot sun. They had been wandering in the desert for three days without water and they were about to snap. Could anyone blame them? Three million people, wandering in the desert without a road map, lacking such basic supplies as food and water. They did what people do when under stress. They blamed their leader. “Moses!” they complained. “It’s all your fault!” In reality, the Israelites had gone three days without a miracle. A few days prior, the Lord had parted the Red Sea, allowing them to escape, then closed it up again to drown the pursuing Egyptian army. Just three days ago! How had the forgotten God’s just-in-time provision? Moses didn’t forget. His first response was to turn to God. “Then Moses cried out to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a piece of wood. He threw it into the water, and the water became sweet” (Exodus 15:25). God held the answer to the Israelites’ basic needs. He responded to Moses’ prayer immediately, as if He had just been waiting.

What if we turned to God immediately with our basic needs instead of waiting until the thirst set in? What if we remembered His faithfulness before, or better still, instead of, panicking? Most likely, we would have our sweet water sooner.

Today's Prayer:

Lord, You are the supplier to my every need. Thank You for Your faithfulness. Amen!

09/03/2026

Good Morning Everyone:

Today’s Verse:

“This is what the Lord says — your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: "I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go."—Isaiah 48:17

Today’s Thought:

I sometimes long for the pillar of fire at night and the cloud by day to guide me as I make my way through this world, like the Israelites had during their wilderness wanderings. But I am reminded of God's abiding presence in the Spirit and His promise to never forsake me. I believe that if I seek His glory He will get me where I need to be to do His will and bless me in the ways that most benefit me in this life and the next.

Today’s Prayer:

O heavenly Father, guide me to the places You want me to be, to the ministries in which You want me to serve, and to the people You most want me to touch. Capture my heart to do Your work and never let me lose sight of Your coming Glory. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

09/02/2026

Good Morning Everyone:

Today’s Verse:

“I will trust in the LORD, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob; yes, I will wait for him.”—Isaiah 8:17

Today’s Thought:

Humans are not good at waiting. In our fast paced society, if you cannot keep up, you’d better get out of the way. We have fast food, speed dialing, and jam-packed schedules that are impossible to keep. Instant gratification is the name of the game—and that attitude often affects us. The Lord doesn’t care about instant gratification. Our right-now attitudes do not move Him. Maybe He finds the saying, “Give me patience, Lord, right now,” humorous—but He rarely answers that particular prayer.

Do we want joy without accepting heartache? Peace without living through stress? Patience without facing demands? God sees things differently. He is giving us the opportunity to learn through these delays, irritations, and struggles. What a wise God He is! We especially need to learn the art of waiting on God. He will come through every time—but in His time, not ours. The wait may be hours or days, or it could be years. But God is always faithful to provide for us. It is when we learn to wait on Him that we will find joy, peace, and patience through the struggle.

Today’s Prayer:

Father, You know what I need, so I will wait. Help me be patient, knowing that You control my situation and that all good things come in Your time. Amen!

09/01/2026

Good Morning Everyone:

Today's Verse:

"Do not let love and fidelity forsake you; bind the around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. Then will you win favor and esteem before God and human beings" — Proverbs 3:3-4

Today's Thought:

Character is measured by the love and faithfulness we genuinely display in our daily lives. These are not simple virtues that we can fake. Merciful love is displayed when we have power over another but choose to treat them with kindness and genuine concern. Faithfulness is being a person of truth — genuine and trustworthy in word and deed. These virtues need to be a part of our everyday life and permeate our very identity. When they do, others will notice and God will be pleased.

Today's Prayer:

Holy God — faithful and compassionate, full of mercy and steadfast love — I praise You for Your example of strength and mercy, holiness and compassion, love and faithfulness. Carve this character in my heart as I submit myself to Your will and open my life to Your Spirit's transformational power. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

08/31/2026

Good Morning Everyone:

Today's Verse:

In the same way, the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weaknesses; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes with inexpressible groanings. — Romans 8:26

Today's Thought:

Isn't it incredible! Even in those times that my words are blocked and my heart is heavy, God hears my prayers. It is not because I am articulate, wise, or faithful enough to pray as I should. No, it is because God has graciously placed His Spirit in our hearts to make known what my words cannot capture and my mind cannot verbalize. God hears my groanings, my yearnings, my heartbreaks, and my heart-cries. He knows what I cannot think, but only feel. Through the work of the Holy Spirit, He answers those unuttered prayers with His presence, grace, and power.

Today's Prayer:

Father, I am comforted by the assurance that even if I don't know what to say, You know what I cannot articulate. I trust You to answer my longings as You see fit, for I know that You know what I need far more than I know how to ask for it. In Jesus' name, and with full confidence in the Holy Spirit, I pray. Amen.

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