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“Go into all the world and proclaim the
Good News to all creation.” Mark 16:15
Watch as Fr. Michael dramatizes the Nativity story from the Gospel of Matthew and then describes his own struggle with an unwanted reality and difficult circumstance leading to his resignation from the retreat ministry. The story concludes with another dramatization, that of Joseph dreaming and the Angel calming his fears. Full Episode Teaser
In this Gospel on the presentation of Jesus in the Temple, Fr. Jim reminds us that Mary and Joseph went out of their way to bring Jesus to Jerusalem; a journey that was not easy but foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice Jesus would make for us. Transcription: Light One Candle – Transcription
Watch Fr. Michael preach and lead intercessory prayers during Eucharistic Adoration in the December 2017 episode of the Night Vigil from Shalom World TV. The program is hosted by Dr. Graziano Marcheschi of Shalom World with music provided by Garrett Fosco, Christine Perenchio, and Grzegorz Lapa. The following is a quick outline of the full…
The story of this Gospel Study is the Annunciation to Mary by the Angel Gabriel. Fr. Jim reminds us that Mary’s role as Mother of Jesus is truly a gift from God because of her deep and profound submission to His will. Read the transcription: Blessed Are You – Transcription
In this hectic holiday season Fr. Jim reminds us to think of these as Holy Days, not holidays. John the Baptist came to witness to Jesus. As modern disciples of Christ it is our calling to also witness to Him in our daily lives, especially during this Holy Days. Read the transcript: Where is Jesus…
God is generous to us because He loves us first. Love leads to generosity. Fr. Michael reminds us to keep that in perspective this Advent and Christmas season as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord. Read the transcript: Love and Generosity – Transcript
In this Gospel Study Fr. Jim explores the challenges presented by John the Baptizer. John challenges the people of his time, just as he does us today. We are challenged to confess our sin and seek forgiveness so that we can participate on the cause of right and help fight against evil and the powers…
In today’s powerful homily, Fr. Michael takes Jesus’ message about persecution and applies it to our world today. Christians are persecuted, oppressed and even killed for their belief in Jesus and His values. Disturbingly, the most oppressed Christians are in the Holy Land but the recent Mass shooting at a church in Texas shows that…
In this Gospel Study for the first weekend of Advent, Fr. Jim introduces the Gospel of Mark and provides some keen insight into who Mark was. History lessons aside, the poignancy of Fr. Jim’s message comes at the very end where he challenges us to lead ourselves, and others, to Christ this Advent season. Read…
Today’s Gospel tells the story of the 10 lepers cured by Jesus. Ten were cured but only one returned to say thank you. Just like Jesus freely cured the lepers with only an admonishment to go show themselves to the priests, God freely gives His love to each of us. With quotes from St. Mother…
Jesus will sit in judgment. He will separate the sheep from the goats; the righteous from the condemned. Fr. Jim challenges us to enter into a deep prayer relationship with God and ask Him directly what we can do for the least of His people. Whatever You Do – transcription
In this life, God gives us many great and wonderful gifts. Just as the stewards in the Gospel are trusted to treat their fellow servants justly, God trusts us to use His gifts for good and loving purposes. Fr. Michael’s homily may be short today, but the message is essential to our spiritual health: Use…
5, 2, or 1? How many talents has the Lord given each of us? Regardless of our age, or wealth, or experience, God asks us each to use what He has given us to the fullest. Fr. Jim reminds us of what Billy Graham said, “You never retire from the Lord’s work.” Listen to Fr.…
In this homily Fr. Michael reminds us that we all need the grace of God to overcome sin. We all stand together proclaiming, “Help! I cannot do it by myself.” Whatever the sin we struggle with, it is only through God’s grace that we are healed. Read the transcript: Help. I am a sinner. I…
Surround yourself with wisdom. In this Gospel parable, Jesus tells the story of the 5 wise bridesmaids and 5 foolish ones. The wise, who were prepared, got into the feast, while the foolish ones did not because they were not ready when the bridegroom arrived. Fr. Jim challenges us to live as the wise bridesmaids…
Fr. Michael says in the homily today, “The heart of the Gospel is mercy.” But what does that mean in our day to day lives? How can we apply the mercy shown by Jesus in the Gospel? Watch, or read the transcript, to learn how you can live the merciful life that Jesus calls each…
In this Gospel Study, Fr. Jim challenges us to look at our self and ask God to show us our true self so that we might see through our ego to that image of God within us. On this day to remember the Saints, Fr. Jim lists a number of Saints who have been instrumental…
Like the 72 sent out by Jesus in this Gospel, we too are sent out to spread the Good News. Fr. Michael calls us to a 3-part plan of evangelization: Prayer and Fasting, a ministry of invitation, and letting our lives be a witness to the Gospel. Read the homily transcript: We Are Sent Out…
Fr. Michael gave this special remembrance homily at the funeral Mass for Nancy Kern, past President of Heart to Heart and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend of Heart to Heart. Please listen and pay tribute to Nancy. Transcript: Remembering Nancy Kern
In this Gospel Study Fr. Jim explores the two commandments that Jesus says are the greatest: Love the Lord God with all your heart, soul and strength, and love your neighbor as your self. Throughout this important Gospel Study Fr. Jim challenges our notion and commitment to loving as God does. Further, he asks us:…