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Fr. Michael is Entering a Time of Discernment to Consecrated Life

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cleveland, May 4, 2018 - Fr. Michael Denk is entering into a time of discernment to consecrated life. The Diocese of Cleveland has granted Fr. Michael Denk…

Fr. Michael DenkMay 4, 2018

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Cloudy Days

Well, I’m in Cleveland right now. It’s April, and it’s snowing. It looks like it’s the middle of winter. Days like this used to really get me down because it’s…

Fr. Michael DenkApril 21, 2018

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Life’s A Mess, But Never Too Messy For God To Clean

On my days off, I often get to spend time with my brother priests. We spend the day together and many times, we tell our “war stories” of events that…

Fr. Michael DenkJanuary 15, 2016

2016 Father Michael Denk Fr. Michael Homily Mary Did You Know New Year Solemnity of Mary the Holy Mother of God The Prodigal Father

Happy New Year 2016!

The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of GodIn Baptism each and every one of us were baptized into Christ. From that moment on that’s your identity. In you, God…

Fr. Michael DenkJanuary 1, 2016

Actor's Studio Christmas Father Michael Denk Homily Mercy Prodigal Father

https://soundcloud.com/theprodigalfather-org-1/a-very-mercy-christmas Inside the Actors Studio is a TV series that has interviewed over Famous actors, directors and writers reminisce about their careers and the philosophy behind their careers. James Lipton…

Fr. Michael DenkDecember 25, 2015

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Praying with Fr. John G. Vrana

On this edition of Praying with Priests, Father Michael Denk sits down with Father John G. Vrana, S.T.D. (which stands for 'Doctor of Sacred Theology'). Over the years Fr. Vrana…

Fr. Michael DenkDecember 22, 2015

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Praying with Fr. Jim O’Donnell

Today Fr. Michael sits down with lifelong Clevelander, Fr. Jim O'Donnell as they share an intimate conversation about prayer, and in particular the many different ways in which we…

Fr. Michael DenkDecember 10, 2015

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Praying with Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Roger Gries

Recently Father Michael Denk sat down with Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Roger Gries. "Bishop Roger" (as he is affectionately known to many) is a former Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of…

Fr. Michael DenkNovember 10, 2015

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Living Right with Dr. Ray

Want To Grow In Your Prayer Life, But Don't Know How? Don't Miss Your Last Chance To Catch Fr. Michael On Dr. Ray Watch Live -or- Set Your DVRs for Saturday, Oct.…

Fr. Michael DenkOctober 31, 2015

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Trumpisms

https://soundcloud.com/theprodigalfather-org-1/trumpisms One of the great lessons that I learned in the seminary was from one of our spiritual directors. He tried to ingrain in us that a truth or a…

Fr. Michael DenkSeptember 13, 2015