Gospel Teaching – Doubting Thomas | John 20:19-31

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Doubting Thomas Reflecting on the familiar story of Thomas needing to touch the wounds of Christ, Fr. Jim combines stories of doubt with stories of love and hope. LISTEN NOW John 20:19-31 Read the Scripture On the evening of that first day of the week,when the doors were locked, where the disciples were,for fear of the Jews,Jesus came and stood in their midstand said to them, “Peace be with you.”When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side.The disciples rejoiced when they saw…

Act 7: Feed My Lambs! | The Passion & Resurrection of Jesus

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Thank you for watching the Passion & Resurrection with Fr. Michael and Fr. Jim and another Happy Easter from Heart to Heart! Click the image below to watch the final Act 7 in this drama/reflection mini-series. Act 7: Feed My Lambs The Passion of Jesus Christ: We are called to go forth. Watch Now Heart to Heart PODCAST:Feed My Lambs Listen Here Missed Anything? Missed any Passion & Resurrection videos? View previous videos here. Missed any Seeds of Hope videos or want to go back and re-watch?…

Act 6: Resurrection! | The Passion & Resurrection of Jesus

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Act 6: The Resurrection The Passion of Jesus Christ: Jesus rises from the dead. Watch Now Heart to Heart PODCAST:The Resurrection Listen Here Missed Anything? Missed any Passion & Resurrection videos? View previous videos here. Missed any Seeds of Hope videos or want to go back and re-watch? The entire 2026 Seeds of Hope series can be viewed here: View the Seeds of Hope Playlist DVD Available The Passion & Resurrection Brought to Life Fr. J. Michael Sparough, SJ inspires with his portrayal of…

Act 5: Jesus is Buried | The Passion & Resurrection of Jesus

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Missed any Seeds of Hope videos or want to go back and re-watch? The entire 2026 Seeds of Hope series can be viewed here: View the Seeds of Hope Playlist Tomorrow there will be no Passion/Resurrection video instead look out for a new video homily by Fr. Michael. BONUS PODCAST BELOW After today’s Passion video, scroll down for a special podcast Fr. Michael recently did: The Stations of the Cross, Family Edition. Today’s Passion Video – Act 5: The Burial The Passion of Jesus Christ: Jesus is…

Act 4: Jesus is Crucified | The Passion & Resurrection of Jesus

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Missed any Seeds of Hope videos or want to go back and re-watch? The entire 2026 Seeds of Hope series can be viewed here: View the Seeds of Hope Playlist Act 4: The Crucifixion The Passion of Jesus Christ: Jesus is crucified. Watch Now FAITH SEASONS PODCAST Listen Here DVD Available Fr. J. Michael Sparough, SJ inspires with his portrayal of Jesus and all the other characters of St. John’s account of the Passion and Resurrection. Fr. Jim Willig shares his reflections on this scripture in light…

Act 3: Jesus Before Pilate | The Passion & Resurrection of Jesus

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Missed any Seeds of Hope videos or want to go back and re-watch? The entire 2026 Seeds of Hope series can be viewed here: View the Seeds of Hope Playlist Act 3: Jesus Before Pilate The Passion of Jesus Christ: Pilate condemns Jesus to death. Watch Now FAITH SEASONS PODCAST Listen Here DVD Available Fr. J. Michael Sparough, SJ inspires with his portrayal of Jesus and all the other characters of St. John’s account of the Passion and Resurrection. Fr. Jim Willig shares his reflections on this…

The Passion & Resurrection of Jesus | Act 2: The Denial

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Continuing through Easter Monday, journey through the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus, as portrayed in the Gospel of John. Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ brings the Gospel to life through dramatic performance—voicing Jesus and all those who stood near him in his final hours. Fr. Jim Willig, founder of Heart to Heart, and suffering from terminal cancer offers reflections on the suffering of Jesus while carrying his own cross of suffering. Together, they invite us into a deeper encounter with the…

The Passion & Resurrection of Jesus | Act 1: The Foot Washing

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Beginning today and continuing through Easter Monday, journey through the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus, as portrayed in the Gospel of John. Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ brings the Gospel to life through dramatic performance—voicing Jesus and all those who stood near him in his final hours. Fr. Jim Willig, founder of Heart to Heart, and suffering from terminal cancer offers reflections on the suffering of Jesus while carrying his own cross of suffering. Together, they invite us into a deeper…

Water | Parable 40, Seeds of Hope

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Thank you for watching! We hope you have enjoyed and found spiritual inspiration and solace in these video parables. Today is the final Seeds of Hope video. Tomorrow begins the Passion & Resurrection and then on Divine Mercy Sunday, Season of Joy, Healing Meditations for Easter begins. Seeds of Hope 2026 Videos Missed an episode? View the entire series at the link above. Sending to a friend? Copy the “Share” link and email that to your friends or family to avoid a mistaken unsubscribe. Share…

Holy Week and Easter Season Programming from Heart to Heart

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Holy week & Easter PASSION OF CHRIST + SEEDS OF JOY, GUIDED HEALING MEDITATIONS Holy Week Schedule Once again we will feature the popular and powerful Passion & Resurrection dramatization and reflection videos with Fr. Michael and Fr. Jim that covers the Passion of Jesus according to John. These videos will begin this coming Monday and continue daily, skipping Holy Saturday, and concluding on Easter Monday. Season of Joy – Begins Divine Mercy Sunday This year’s Season of Joy will feature 6…

United | Parable 39, Seeds of Hope

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Series concludes tomorrow We hope you have enjoyed and found spiritual inspiration and solace in these video parables. Tomorrow is the final video of the series. A more detailed email with our Holy Week and Easter programming schedules is to follow. Sending to a friend? Copy the “Share” link and email that to your friends or family to avoid a mistaken unsubscribe. Share John 11:47-48 So the chief priests and the Phariseesconvened the Sanhedrin and said,“What are we going to do?This man is…

Tension | Parable 38, Seeds of Hope

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Sending to a friend? Copy the “Share” link and email that to your friends or family to avoid a mistaken unsubscribe. Share John 10:31-32 The Jews picked up rocks to stone Jesus.Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from my Father.For which of these are you trying to stone me?” Series Playlist See all videos in one place. Series Podcast Listen to the audio only version. Parable 38 – Tension Shortly after midnight, Clara began cleaning. The wedding reception was winding down….

Brave Heart | Parable 37, Seeds of Hope

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Sending to a friend? Copy the “Share” link and email that to your friends or family to avoid a mistaken unsubscribe. Share Genesis 17:5 “No longer shall you be called Abram;your name shall be Abraham,for I am making you the father of a host of nations.” Series Playlist See all videos in one place. Series Podcast Listen to the audio only version. Parable 37 – Brave Heart It happened one night in his college dorm. Nick was a good student and had lots of friends, but he was on edge much of the…

Match Made in Heaven | Parable 36, Seeds of Hope

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Sending to a friend? Copy the “Share” link and email that to your friends or family to avoid a mistaken unsubscribe. Share Luke 1:36-38 “And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for nothing will be impossible for God.”Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Series Playlist See all videos in one place. Series Podcast Listen to the audio only…

My Work | Parable 35, Seeds of Hope

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Sending to a friend? Copy the “Share” link and email that to your friends or family to avoid a mistaken unsubscribe. Share John 8:29-30 “The one who sent me is with me.He has not left me alone,because I always do what is pleasing to him.”Because he spoke this way, many came to believe in him. Series Playlist See all videos in one place. Series Podcast Listen to the audio only version. Parable 35 – My Work Priscilla was a stick in the mud. At least, that’s what Kylie thought. Like the time…

Fluttering | Parable 34, Seeds of Hope

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Viewer Discretion Advised Today’s scripture and parable deal with the topic of infidelity, while nothing explicit is said in the story, it is a mature topic. We recommend discretion when listening with younger children. Sending to a friend? Copy the “Share” link and email that to your friends or family to avoid a mistaken unsubscribe. Share John 8:4-5 “Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery.Now in the law, Moses commanded us to stone such women. So what do you…

The Explanation | Parable 33, Seeds of Hope

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Sending to a friend? Copy the “Share” link and email that to your friends or family to avoid a mistaken unsubscribe. Share John 11:25-26 Jesus told her,“I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.Do you believe this?” Series Playlist See all videos in one place. Series Podcast Listen to the audio only version. Parable 33 – The Explanation Granny was trying to explain her faith to her…

The Shoveler | Parable 32, Seeds of Hope

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Sending to a friend? Copy the “Share” link and email that to your friends or family to avoid a mistaken unsubscribe. Share John 7:51 “Does our law condemn a man before it first hears himand finds out what he is doing?” Series Playlist See all videos in one place. Series Podcast Listen to the audio only version. Parable 32 – The Shoveler Jackson coughed and then barked at his wife, “I don’t know why you hired him. He’s doing a sloppy job, and he’s not worth the $20 you’re paying him.” Brianna…

My House | Parable 31, Seeds of Hope

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Sending to a friend? Copy the “Share” link and email that to your friends or family to avoid a mistaken unsubscribe. Share John 7:28 So Jesus cried out in the temple area as he was teaching and said,”You know me and also know where I am from.Yet I did not come on my own,but the one who sent me, whom you do not know, is true.I know him, because I am from him, and he sent me.” Series Playlist See all videos in one place. Series Podcast Listen to the audio only version. Parable 31 – My House…