Gospel Drama – The Road to Emmaus
Fr. Michael has a certain love for the Emmaus story, which you can see in this video as he portrays all 3 characters who walk the ancient road. Thank you to everyone who has been on this Lenten Journey with us.
Evangel of Hope #3 – The Crucifixion
Jesus dies on the Cross. These dramatizations are based on the DVD The Passion and Resurrection. Check it out here: https://h2hproduction.wpengine.com/shop/author/fr-michael-sparough/the-passion-and-resurrection-of-our-lord-jesus-christ/
Evangel of Hope #2 – Peter Denies Jesus
Good Friday. What’s so good about it? (For an answer, listen to Fr. Jim Willig’s Gospel Study Easter Resurrection). In this drama the focus is Peter, the rock on whom our faith was built. Early on that rock faltered. Peter failed his Lord.
Evangel of Hope #1 – The Last Supper
On this Holy Thursday, Fr. Michael dramatizes the Last Supper according to St. John. This story is different than the Last Supper narrative in the other Gospels. Watch to learn more. **The episode is in two parts (back to back), first Fr. Michael’s dramatization followed by his Exegesis.
Gospel Study – Easter Resurrection
The mystery of Christ’s Resurrection was unclear to Peter but very clear to John. He saw through the darkness and in faith new what the empty tomb meant. Pray in this Easter season for the faith of John, the disciple whom Jesus loved, so that you too may see through the darkness to our Risen…
Seeds of Hope #37 (FINAL) – We are Like Lazarus
“Jesus called loudly, ‘Lazarus, come out!’ The dead man came out bound hand and foot with linen strips, his face wrapped in a cloth. ‘Untie him,’ Jesus told them. ‘And let him go free.’” John 11:43-44 Read the transcript: [download id=”2616″]
Seeds of Hope #36 – Our Lady of Guadalupe
It is easy to be skeptical and doubt that miracles really happen. This was the case with Bishop Juan de Zumarraga who asked Juan Diego for a sign that the Blessed Mother really had visited him. Miraculously, that “sign” still exists today… Read the transcript – [download id=”2609″]
Video Homily – Be a Witness to Our Catholic Faith
Do you have friends, family or co-workers who have left their faith? Fr. Michael offers 3 suggestions to combat the anti-religious movement in our world. Hint: It will require prayer. Read the Gospel and complete transcript: [download id=”2605″]
Seeds of Hope #35 – Make Suffering a Blessing in Disguise
Who are the people in your life who suffer? Maybe they are chronically in pain or maybe they have a terminal illness or debilitating addiction. Find them. Connect with them. Pray or them and love them. Read the transcript: [download id=”2600″]
Seeds of Hope #34 – Embrace Spiritual Training
Just as we need physical training to keep our bodies in shape, so too do we need spiritual training to keep our souls aligned with God’s will. Read the transcript: [download id=”2593″]
Gospel Study – The Body and Blood of Jesus
When Jesus invites the Apostles into the Passover meal with him, the Last Supper, as we know it, the scene and purpose were familiar to them. Perhaps they celebrated Passover meals in prior years with Jesus. Little did they know how different this “meal” really was. Read the Gospel and Partial Transcript: [download id=”2582″]
Seeds of Hope #32 – God Saved a Wretch Like Him
Sometimes it is easy to see God at work in our lives and in the world. Other times we wonder if God really cares about humanity. Today’s story illustrates just how God works through imperfect people. Read the transcript: [download id=”2577″]
Seeds of Hope #31 – A “little way” to Great Holiness
It is never easy to fully embrace humility and admit we are not strong enough on our own. Today’s Story Seed comes from a “Little Flower” who learned through prayer the express path to sanctity. Read the transcript: [download id=”2571″]
Seeds of Hope #30 – Juggling is a Lot Like Living
The simple rules to help you become a better juggler just might help you become better at living a busy and hectic life. Watch as Fr. Michael tries to teach…and keep all the balls in the air. Read the transcript: [download id=”2564″]
Seeds of Hope #29 – Saint Francis of Assisi
Sometimes when God calls us, we think we know what God is asking of us…until we figure out that we had it backwards. This is what happened with Saint Francis, but when he realized what God really wanted of him, God’s church began to flourish. Read the transcript: [download id=”2558″]
Video Homily – United in Suffering with Jesus
Like the grain of wheat, we too must die to have new life, just as Jesus did. If we unite our suffering to him it no longer becomes useless but takes part in the great sacrifice that Jesus made so that we might have eternal life. Read the transcript: [download id=”2553″]
Seeds of Hope #28 – The Most Widely Read Author in History?
Who is your go-to person for wisdom? Do you look to the flashy celebrity or the humble Saint? Maybe we should look to a boy who could never quite get it right… Read the transcript: [download id=”2546″]
Seeds of Hope #27 – The Secret to Sanctity
Hint: The secret doesn’t start with us, it starts with God. We must take time each day to invite God to guide our thoughts and actions so that each day will be lived for God. Read the transcript: [download id=”2541″]
Seeds of Hope #26 – Thy Will Be Done
Listen and obey. These are often the commands we give our children. Should we expect any less of God? Read the Transcript: [download id=”2534″]
Seeds of Hope #25 – A Mother’s Love
In this Story Seed we see a mother loving her son through presence and prayer. Fr. Michael reminds us that we all have our own spiritual mother who wants to be with us as well, if only we leave the door open for her. Read the transcript: [download id=”2524″]