Season of Joy – Healing Those Near to Us | Mark 2:2-4 by Lauren Hackman-Brooks

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 Welcome to the Fourth Week of Easter in our Season of Joy series. So often, when we begin to pray, our first instinct is to turn inward—to bring before God our own needs, our struggles, our hopes. There is nothing wrong with this. It is natural. It is human. And God welcomes it. Lauren Hackman-Brooks leads us into a deeper, more expansive…

Gospel Teaching – The Way, The Truth, The Life | John 14:1-12

Way, Truth, Life Fr. Jim focuses on the opening line in today’s Gospel passage: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” In other words Jesus says, “Do not be afraid” that I will be leaving because I will return to you. LISTEN NOW John 14:1-12 Full Scripture Jesus said to his disciples:”Do not let your hearts be troubled.You have faith in God; have faith also in me.In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places.If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for…

Season of Joy – God Chose You | John 15:16 by Fr. Sean Grismer

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 Welcome to the Fourth Week of Easter in our Season of Joy series. So often, when we begin to pray, our first instinct is to turn inward—to bring before God our own needs, our struggles, our hopes. There is nothing wrong with this. It is natural. It is human. And God welcomes it. Today, Fr. Sean Grismer reminds us that God chose us, and not…

Season of Joy – Become a Friend of Jesus | John 15:15 by Fr. Sean Grismer

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 Welcome to the Fourth Week of Easter in our Season of Joy series. So often, when we begin to pray, our first instinct is to turn inward—to bring before God our own needs, our struggles, our hopes. There is nothing wrong with this. It is natural. It is human. And God welcomes it. Fr. Sean Grismer invites us into the intimacy of friendship…

Season of Joy – Let Jesus Transform Your Wounds | Isaiah 53:5 by Fr. Ryan Browning

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 Welcome to the Fourth Week of Easter in our Season of Joy series. So often, when we begin to pray, our first instinct is to turn inward—to bring before God our own needs, our struggles, our hopes. There is nothing wrong with this. It is natural. It is human. And God welcomes it. But this week, we are gently invited not only to bring our…

Season of Joy – Trust & Mercy | Matthew 11:28-30 by Fr. Ryan Browning

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 Welcome to the Fourth Week of Easter in our Season of Joy series. So often, when we begin to pray, our first instinct is to turn inward—to bring before God our own needs, our struggles, our hopes. There is nothing wrong with this. It is natural. It is human. And God welcomes it. But this week, we are gently invited not only to bring our…

Humility Draws Us To God – Fr. Michael’s New Video Homily

Evangelize Seekers. Inspire Believers. Foster Disciples. Humility Draws Us To God Reflecting on the resolve of Jesus’ followers after the crucifixion and resurrection, Fr. Michael highlights the wise words of Gamaliel and the 3 modes of Christian humility taught by St. Ignatius. John 6:1-15 SHARE INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE HTOH.US Fr. Michael’s Public Schedule 8:15 AM Mass – Most Wednesdays @ St. Anne’s in Barrington May 27-June 4, 2026 Medjugorje Pilgrimage with Fr. Michael and Fr. Gudime June 19 -…

Season of Joy – Holy Spirit Healing Meditation | 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 by Jennifer Falbo-Negron

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 Welcome to Heart to Heart’s reflections for the Third Week of Easter in our series, Season of Joy. This week’s meditations are designed to help lift us from discouragement, restore our joy, and gently remind us of the importance of healthy, holy self-care. Today, Jennifer reflects on the importance of holy self-care—tending to our physical,…

Season of Joy – Walking with Jesus | Psalms 147:3 and 23:3 by Jennifer Falbo-Negron

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 Welcome to Heart to Heart’s reflections for the Third Week of Easter in our series, Season of Joy. This week’s meditations are designed to help lift us from discouragement, restore our joy, and gently remind us of the importance of healthy, holy self-care. In this “Walking with Jesus” meditation Jennifer Falbo-Negron draws from Psalm 147:3…

Season of Joy – I Choose You | 1 Corinthians 4-7, 9 by Anne Rometty

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 Welcome to Heart to Heart’s reflections for the Third Week of Easter in our series, Season of Joy. This week’s meditations are designed to help lift us from discouragement, restore our joy, and gently remind us of the importance of healthy, holy self-care. In her second meditation, based on 1st Corinthians, Anne reminds us that God has…