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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…
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.…
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…
Today’s homily reminds us that we are called to live generously because we have been generously blessed by God. Fr. Michael points out the challenge of being generous without needing recognition or accolades. Can you live generously out of simple gratitude for God’s generous blessings? Read the homily transcript here: We Are Called to Live…
Despite our cultural and societal differences, Fr. Michael reminds us that St. Paul called early Christians to be “One in Christ.” This oneness, this unity, should transcend human divisions. Just as in Paul’s day, we too have divisions in our society that we must overcome to truly be united in Christ. One division in our country…
Going the wrong way. Too sick to walk. Loaded down with stuff. Weak and wandering. Just for looks. These are the anti-symbols of the Camino. Watch as Fr. Michael demonstrates each true symbol and how they can help us grow closer to God even if we can’t fly to Spain and walk the path ourselves.…
Are we just like Peter or is Peter just like us? One minute he’s the rock, the foundation of the faith, and the next he tries to tell Jesus what to do and how to do it. As hurricanes ravage the southern parts of our country (and the island nations surrounding them) humanity shines forth.…
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…
This week we hear another of Fr. Michael’s Stepping Stones moments as he encounters God during a missionary trip to Kathmandu, Nepal where he ministered to the dying. During the trip he was invited to trek through the Himalaya mountains where he found the secret of life. Watch and let him share that secret with…
Will you invite Jesus to walk along with you? Do you have the courage to share your story with Him? In this episode, Fr. Michael dramatizes the encounter between Jesus and two disciples as they walk the road to Emmaus on the same day that Jesus rose from the dead. At the end, he reflects…
Last week, Fr. Michael had a new Stepping Stone moment. During a pilgrimage to Rome, he met and spoke with Pope Francis. Watch to hear first hand how the conversation went.
In Stepping Stones episode #2, Fr. Michael describes a time when his faith faltered and he didn’t know if God existed or if Jesus really loved him. The depths of despair were so profound that he thought he might have to leave the Jesuits. Click below to watch and see how and where God revealed…