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    “Rerouting…” Week 3: Fog Area

    If you’re at Mass today, then you are probably at least somewhat on board with what is going on. And yet, that doesn’t spare us challenges either. We can find ourselves in a sort of “fog.” And recognizing that, and then navigating that isn’t always easy.

    February 5, 2023February 5, 2023 by Fr. Michael Brungardt

    “Rerouting…” Week 2: On Ramps

    St. Paul often compares the Church to a body. And in this “body,” simple “mutations” can cause drastic complications, hindering our growth and development and function. Let’s take a look at them.

    January 29, 2023February 3, 2023 by Fr. Michael Brungardt

    “Rerouting…” Week 1: Where are we going?

    Today we begin a parish journey we are calling “Rerouting…”! How many of us have felt lost in Mass and even in life? How do we get back on track? How do we discover God and His Church, and the purpose for which he created us?

    January 22, 2023January 22, 2023 by Fr. Michael Brungardt

    “Rerouting…” Introduction 2: The Search

    We don’t just tell stories because they’re fun to tell. We tell them because they reflect us, reveal us to ourselves. The journey of the Magi is more important to us than we might realize.

    January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 by Fr. Michael Brungardt

    “Rerouting…” Introduction 1: New Year, Same Need

    The New Year is always a time for looking back and looking forward. Asking, “Where were you? Where are you now? And where are you going?” But sometimes we respond with three questions: “Where am I? How did I get here? And how do I get on the right path?”

    January 1, 2023January 7, 2023 by Fr. Michael Brungardt

    The Arrival of a King

    Why do we show up on Christmas? Who is this baby? And what does he want from me?

    December 24, 2022December 27, 2022 by Fr. Michael Brungardt

    ADVENT (4) – The Obedience of Faith

    Did you now that there is an underlying narrative you have bought into that determines how you live your life? And did you know that it might not be the one you think it is? Maybe the true change we need to make in our life isn’t being more patient, but changing the story that gives our life meaning and purpose.

    December 18, 2022December 18, 2022 by Fr. Michael Brungardt

    ADVENT (3) – “Are you the one who is to come?”

    Jesus isn’t just a nice story, a historical figure who was a good teacher whose wisdom we can learn from. Jesus is active, even now, even here. He stretches forth his hand through time, and he is active even now.

    December 11, 2022December 11, 2022 by Fr. Michael Brungardt

    ADVENT (2) – It’s a Person We Long For

    John the Baptist announces the coming of a kingdom, which isn’t a socio-political something, but a person. But is this person one we long for? Do we long for him like we do other people in our real life?

    December 4, 2022December 10, 2022 by Fr. Michael Brungardt

    ADVENT (1) – Look to the East

    Does being a Christian really just mean “going to church”? The proposal of Advent is one that calls us back to the truly profound mystery of our faith: Christ has come, Christ is coming, Christ will come. He comes to us even now, if only we would pay attention.

    November 27, 2022November 27, 2022 by Fr. Michael Brungardt

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    The Beggar is the personal website of Fr. Michael Brungardt. Ordained a priest for the Diocese of Wichita in 2018, Fr. Michael is currently serving as the Pastor at Saint Paul in Lyons, KS and Holy Name of Jesus in Bushton, KS.

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