Courage Before Comfort – Fr. Michael’s New Video Homily

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Evangelize Seekers. Inspire Believers. Foster Disciples. Courage Before Comfort Remembering St. Catherine of Siena and her courage to call church leaders back to lives of faithful service to Jesus, Fr. Michael teaches and encourages us emulate Catherine’s devotion to Christ. John 12:44-50 SHARE INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE HTOH.US In Case You Missed It Season of Joy Brief Survey 1→ How likely are you to recommend Season of Joy, Healing Meditations for Easter to a friend or family member? 0 → Not likely…

Summer Preview from Fr. Michael – And please let us know what you thought of Season of Joy!

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Dear Friends and Family of Heart to Heart, As Season of Joy, Healing Meditations for Easter has concluded, Fr. Michael wishes to thank you all for journeying with us in faith this Easter Season and requests your quick feedback on the series. In the video below, he also previews our upcoming programming for the months of June and July as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of Fr. Jim Willig’s birth into new life. Next week features a homily by Fr. Jim’s nephew, Fr. Jacob Willig, at a Mass I…

Receive the Breath of God | John 20:19-23 by Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ | Season of Joy

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Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To share this prayer meditation, copy the Share link below. Introduction by Fr. Michael Today we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost and the final day of our Season of Joy meditation series. I will lead us in one final guided meditation, praying for the Holy Spirit to come into our hearts, our minds, and our whole selves. This final week invites us to trust the generous love of God, bring our deepest longings to Jesus, strengthen…

Life Boat Earth – Fr. Michael’s New Video Homily

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Evangelize Seekers. Inspire Believers. Foster Disciples. Life Boat Earth Fr. Michael details the extraordinary “out of this world” experience had by the four Artemis 2 astronauts and compares their ecstatic view of the Earth as one unified vessel to Jesus looking down through history and prayer for all of his followers that we too might become one body of Christ. John 17:11b-19 SHARE INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE HTOH.US Fr. Michael’s Public Schedule 8:15 AM Mass – Most Wednesdays @ St. Anne’s in…

Open Your Heart Just a Little More | Psalm 23:1-4 by Crystal Meisaan Chan | Season of Joy

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Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To share this prayer meditation, copy the Share link below. Introduction by Fr. Michael In her final meditation, Crystal reflects on Psalm 23 line by line, showing how this beloved psalm offers a roadmap for deepening and strengthening that God bond, inviting us to open our hearts “just a little more” to God’s love. This final week invites us to trust the generous love of God, bring our deepest longings to Jesus, strengthen…

Gospel Teaching – Pentecost | John 20:19-23

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Pentecost Pentecost. The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles to enliven them and send them out to proclaim Christ crucified and raised. Pray today to receive that same spirit and spread the Good News, the Gospel of Jesus. LISTEN NOW John 20:19-23 Full Scripture …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 the Lord.Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with…

Rediscover Your God Bond | Exodus 20:2-3 by Crystal Meisaan Chan | Season of Joy

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Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To share this prayer meditation, copy the Share link below. Introduction by Fr. Michael In today’s prayer meditation Crystal leads us into Exodus 20, where the Lord commands, “I am the Lord your God; you shall not have other gods besides me.” This meditation is designed to strengthen our relationship with the one true God—what Crystal calls “the God bond.” This final week invites us to trust the generous love of God, bring our…

Soul Medicine | Isaiah 43:1-4 by Crystal Meisaan Chan | Season of Joy

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Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To share this prayer meditation, copy the Share link below. Introduction by Fr. Michael Today, Crystal Meisaan Chan guides us in the first of her three meditations. She invites us to contemplate the opening verses of Isaiah 43, where the Lord tells us, “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you.” This meditation helps us experience the deep healing that comes when our self-worth is rooted in God’s love—untouched, unshakable, and…

When Will the Kingdom of God Come? | Luke 17:20-25 by Sharon Krone | Season of Joy

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Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To share this prayer meditation, copy the Share link below. Introduction by Fr. Michael Sharon Krone leads us in a classic Ignatian prayer of imagination. She invites us to walk with Jesus toward Jerusalem and to enter into the longing of the people who yearn for the Messiah. Their question may become our own: “When will the Kingdom of God come?” We are invited to bring our deepest longings to Jesus. This final week invites us…

Put Yourself at the Foot of the Cross | John 19:25-30 by Fr. Kevin Menard, SJC | Season of Joy

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Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To share this prayer meditation, copy the Share link below. Introduction by Fr. Michael Fr. Kevin takes us to the foot of the Cross, where we hear Jesus say, “I thirst.” His thirst is not only physical, but spiritual: Jesus thirsts for us. Even in the midst of his agony, he is interceding for us. Because Jesus holds nothing back, but gives himself completely for our sake, we can trust in his love and mercy. This final week…