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“Go into all the world and proclaim the
Good News to all creation.” Mark 16:15
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:…
In the Gospel, Jesus is accused of driving out demons in the name of Beelzebul but again, Jesus turns the attack back on His attackers. Fr. Michael reminds us that Satan loves deception and tricks. We must pray hard to distinguish between God’s Spirit and the evil spirit. When we hear the good spirit of…
Once again Jesus is put to the test, but again he turns the test around on His interlocutors and exposes their hypocrisy and true selves. Listen and learn as Fr. Jim provides the historical context for this test and the deeper meaning behind Jesus’ command to “Give to God What is God’s” If you would…
On this commemoration of the 100 year anniversary of the last apparition to the three children at Fatima, Fr. Michael expounds on the 15 promises that Mary gave for those who devoutly pray the Rosary. Hint: If the Rosary isn’t a regular part of your prayer life, now might be a good time to start.…
“Many are invited, but few are chosen.” MT 22:14 In this Gospel parable, some who are invited to the feast reject the king’s invitation and some who accept are deemed unworthy, but among them are a few who make the cut. Which group do you fall in? Listen to Fr. Jim’s teaching and learn how…
Jesus was a master of turning a well known story on its head to force his listeners to look deeper into themselves and into their beliefs and actions. This introspection is no less important today than it was in Jesus’ time. Are you able to be humble? Can you empty yourself for Christ? Read the…
Do you trust God or do you pay lip service to your faith? Who are the “Poor in Spirit”? Sometimes the answers to these questions are difficult to face and not what we expect them to be. Watch as Fr. Michael describes his own failure to truly trust God and his realization that his own…
Fr. Michael gave this powerful homily last Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017 in response to the violence from Charlottesville, VA on Aug. 11-12, 2017 in which one woman tragically lost her life. This homily, like the Gospel which precedes it, has many layers. It is worth listening to in its entirety, perhaps even more than once.…
To get the most out of this episode on Saints (our Catholic mentors) you really need to watch the full episode, but if you only have 5 minutes, catch the shortened version as a primer. One catch though is that the ending “Sound Poem” may not make sense until you watch Fr. Michael explain it…
Watch as Fr. Michael describes the conflict of growing up in a loving, yet imperfect home. This Stepping Stones story is one of human forgiveness and divine perfection from God, our Father in Heaven. Stepping Stones is a collaboration between Fr. Michael, Heart to Heart and Shalom World TV. These episodes air on Shalom’s satellite and internet…
Watch this beautifully crafted episode from Shalom World’s series Vocare, which takes an indepth look into Fr. Michael’s call to the Society of Jesus and to the priesthood. From Shalom’s website: God enters into the brokenness of our lives and calls us to be more than we ever imagine we could be. Shalom World is…
When was the last time you experienced the powerful quiet of God’s voice speaking to you? Fr. Michael tells of several times in his life when he had to make tough decisions, and it was only by stepping out of the noisy world and into the quiet of a retreat that he was able to…
Could you go to Mexico and back, starting with only $20 and a backpack? As a Jesuit novice, Fr. Michael followed in the footsteps of St. Ignatius, making a pilgrimage to a Marian Shrine. Watch as he describes his six week journey to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the generosity he experienced…
If you can’t watch the full episode, the five minute version will tell you about a time when Fr. Michael was jealous of his friend, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ. The short version tells a story of forgiveness, but that is only half of the story, the true and full act of mercy came later when…
In this powerful story, Fr. Michael tells of a time when he was praying in Bethlehem at the site of Jesus’ birth. While alone in the Church of the Nativity, a statue of Mary holding the child Jesus came to life in his imagination. Watch to see how this imaginative prayer changed his life. Stepping…