Reflections

Keeping Faith Alive In Young Adults

In addition to his podcasts and YouTube videos, Fr. Mike is a spiritual father to hundreds of students as campus minister at the University of Minnesota Duluth Newman Center. In this video, Chris Stefanick and Fr. Mike discuss how to [read more...]

Christ’s Kingship

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King. In today’s Gospel, Jesus is questioned by Pilate, who wants to know if Jesus is the King of the Jews. Jesus answers Pilate’s question with the words: “My [read more...]

What to Do About Intrusive Thoughts

Some people brush off intrusive thoughts. But others are haunted by them. If you’re having serious issues with intrusive thoughts, first understand that this is normal and part of the human experience. That being said, if you need to combat [read more...]

Lost and Found

I would like to share with you one thought that I had last week. I was thinking about how to understand what St. Paul said: “For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God” (Col 3:3). [read more...]

The #1 Mistake People Make When Discerning Their Vocation

Did you know there’s a simple approach to discerning your vocation? Fr. Mike shares the most common mistake he sees people make when determining God’s call. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on one vocation at a time, reminding us [read more...]

Two Small Coins

Even God, who created the entire universe and each person, could be shocked by us. While Jesus sat near the treasury and watched as people put money in the box, He was shocked when the widow offered everything that she [read more...]

The Easy Way(s) To Pray the Rosary

Do you pray the rosary? If you do, you might find it difficult at times, or experience dryness in prayer. It’s important to persevere in this devotion—but how? Fr. Mike has dealt with the same difficulties in prayer, and these [read more...]

Blessed Are They Called Home By the God of Love

In loving memory of Parishioners called home to God (September 6, 2023 – October 27, 2024)

Purgatory: It’s Real

Fr. Michael Grzesik from St. James Parish’s presentation on the many facets of Purgatory, including who is in Purgatory, why we should pray for them, and how they can help us! Father also discussed final judgement, repentance, self-forgiveness, God’s divine [read more...]

All Our Strength

I didn’t realize how much my arms would hurt when I became a mom. It occurred to me first during Mass when my daughter was just a few weeks old. She was the kind of kid who could only sleep [read more...]