Fr. Michael’s Good Tidings – Final Episode
Enter into the Nativity scene with Fr. Michael through contemplative prayer of the Rosary. Missed Episode 1 or Episode 2?
Gospel Study – Wise Men Still Seek Him
Fr. Jim asks: Will we be the wise men and women taking up the journey to Jesus? Like the Magi, will we take a different path than the world would have us go? Transcript: Wise Men Still Seek Him – Transcription
Fr. Michael’s Good Tidings Episode 1 from Shalom World TV
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
Gospel Study – Light One Candle
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
Fr. Michael’s Night Vigil with Shalom World
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…
Gospel Study – Blessed Are You
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
Gospel Study – Where is Jesus?
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…
Video Homily – Love and Generosity
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
Gospel Study – Good News
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…
Video Homily – Name the Values of Jesus
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…