Progress Report & Graduation | Lessons for the School of Suffering – Chapter 10 plus Epilogue

Chapter 10 – Progress Report Suffering and fatigue have been my constant companions for quite some time now. They are unwelcome guests and just when I think I am going to get rid of them, they move back in with a more forceful presence than before. Epilogue – Graduation (by Tammy Bundy) “Some things we will never understand, this side of heaven.” ~Fr. Jim In case you missed them The Introduction Chapter 1 – The First Day of School Chapter 2 – The Student Body Chapter 3 – Homework & Tests…

Classmates | Lessons for the School of Suffering – Chapter 9

Chapter 9 – Classmates One of the harshest realities about suffering is that it can close us off from people—even people we are close to. In case you missed them The Introduction Chapter 1 – The First Day of School Chapter 2 – The Student Body Chapter 3 – Homework & Tests Chapter 4 – Prayer in [the] School [of Suffering] Chapter 5 – Guidance and Peer Counseling Chapter 6 – Required Texts Chapter 7 – Examination Week Chapter 8 – Being Held Back Suffering with Grace, 25th Anniversary Edition If…

Independence Day Hope – Fr. Michael’s New Video Homily

Evangelize Seekers. Inspire Believers. Foster Disciples. Independence Day Hope As we in the United States prepare to celebrate our 250 years of political independence, Fr. Michael reminds us that we remain spiritually dependent and that if we have lost hope in our world, the hope offered by Jesus never fails. Matthew 8:28-34 SHARE INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE HTOH.US Fr. Michael’s Public Schedule 8:15 AM Mass – Most Wednesdays @ St. Anne’s in Barrington September 18 – 20, 2026 Charismatic Retreat: A New…

Being Held Back | Lessons for the School of Suffering – Chapter 8

Chapter 8 – Being Held Back It’s easy to fall into the trap of discouragement. In this chapter Fr. Jim teaches the ways he dealt with that downward spiral. In case you missed them The Introduction Chapter 1 – The First Day of School Chapter 2 – The Student Body Chapter 3 – Homework & Tests Chapter 4 – Prayer in [the] School [of Suffering] Chapter 5 – Guidance and Peer Counseling Chapter 6 – Required Texts Chapter 7 – Examination Week Suffering with Grace, 25th Anniversary Edition If you would…

Examination Week | Lessons for the School of Suffering – Chapter 7

Chapter 7 – Examination Week …when we face the reality of our death, we begin to understand the greater reality of eternal life and how this life is simply a preparation for everlasting life. But still, it’s very hard to let go of this life. In case you missed them The Introduction Chapter 1 – The First Day of School Chapter 2 – The Student Body Chapter 3 – Homework & Tests Chapter 4 – Prayer in [the] School [of Suffering] Chapter 5 – Guidance and Peer Counseling Chapter 6 – Required Texts…

Vulnerable Christ – Fr. Michael’s New Video Homily

Evangelize Seekers. Inspire Believers. Foster Disciples. Vulnerable Christ Jesus came into this world as a vulnerable infant and left in a position of ultimate vulnerability on the cross. Given on the confluence of feasts and memories for the Church and his dear Fr. Fr. Jim Willig, Fr. Michael delivers a powerful homily on becoming vulnerable for Jesus. PLEASE NOTE: There were several sections of distorted audio in this homily. For the most part the distortion is gone but some sections Fr….

Required Text | Lessons for the School of Suffering – Chapter 6

Chapter 6 – Required Text Even a priest didn’t think to turn to his Bible first, even though that’s exactly what he needed the most. In case you missed them The Introduction Chapter 1 – The First Day of School Chapter 2 – The Student Body Chapter 3 – Homework & Tests Chapter 4 – Prayer in [the] School [of Suffering] Chapter 5 – Guidance and Peer Counseling Suffering with Grace, 25th Anniversary Edition If you would like a physical copy of Fr. Jim’s book for yourself or to give someone else,…

[Watch] Suffering with Grace | Fr. Jim’s 25th Anniversary

click to watch the video Suffering with Grace – 25th Anniversary Transformed into a “Living Saint” Fr. Jim’s story is told by him, his family and friends in this video released shortly after his death. This version, converted from DVD, includes a new introduction by Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ, Heart to Heart President and best friend of Fr. Jim. Opt Out of Receiving Fr. Jim Anniversary Emails CLICK HERE if you don’t want to receive these Lessons from the School of Suffering emails.

Guidance & Peer Counseling | Lessons for the School of Suffering – Chapter 5

Chapter 5 – Guidance & Peer Counseling Coming to terms with losing control of one’s own life and direction. In case you missed them The Introduction Chapter 1 – The First Day of School Chapter 2 – The Student Body Chapter 3 – Homework & Tests Chapter 4 – Prayer in [the] School [of Suffering] If you would like a physical copy of Fr. Jim’s book for yourself or to give someone else, you can find it on our website: htoh.us/shop. Opt Out of Receiving Lessons Emails CLICK HERE if you don’t want to…

God’s Challenge: Love Your Enemies – Fr. Michael’s New Video Homily

Evangelize Seekers. Inspire Believers. Foster Disciples. God’s Challenge: Love Your Enemies Jesus challenges his disciples to love their enemies. Fr. Michael challenges us to live our Christian faith; to be different than those we might convert. Matthew 5:43-48 SHARE INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE HTOH.US Fr. Michael’s Public Schedule 8:15 AM Mass – Most Wednesdays @ St. Anne’s in Barrington September 18 – 20, 2026 Charismatic Retreat: A New Heart Sunday, October 25, 2026 Veterans “Coming Home” Retreat…