Season of Joy – Called by Name by Nancy Hulsebosch

Nancy invites us to imagine being outside the empty tomb of Jesus and to experience what Mary Magdalene felt as Jesus called her by name. 1st Meditation by Nancy HulseboschJohn 20:11-16, Called by Name Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To read Fr. Michael’s introduction to the series, click the “Series Intro” button. YouTube Podcast Series Intro Nancy Hulsebosch Nancy Hulsebosch is a spiritual director trained in the Ignatian tradition. She offers spiritual…

Season of Joy – “Touch My Wounds” Guided Meditation by Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ

Fr. Michael continues his meditation on John 20 as Thomas refuses to believe that his friend, his teacher, his savior has risen from the dead. 2nd Meditation by Fr. Michael:John 20, “Touch My Wounds” Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To read Fr. Michael’s introduction to the series, click the “Series Intro” button. YouTube Podcast Series Intro Fr. J. Michael Sparough, SJ Fr. Michael is a retreat leader, poet, story teller and spiritual director at Bellarmine…

Season of Joy – Divine Mercy Guided Meditation by Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ

A Brief Roadmap for this Email Series Intro letter from Fr. Michael: “Peace be with you!” Introduction to Week 1 speakers: Fr. Michael, Nancy and Paula Fr. Michael’s Day 1 Guided Meditation on John 20 Easter Series Intro: “Peace be with you!” Jesus’ words to the apostles on Easter Sunday were: “Peace be with you!” Jesus wants each of us to experience that same peace—a peace the world cannot give. But our world is not at peace. Wars rage. At home we are divided. We need healing—emotionally,…

From Death to New Life | A Video Homily with Fr. Michael

From Death to New Life Proclaiming and preaching on one of his favorite Gospels, Fr. Michael explores the hopes and fears of the disciples as they walked the road to Emmaus and contrasts their desires with God’s desires; a reality that plays out generation after generation. Watch Now Starts Tomorrow: Season of Joy, Healing Meditations for Easter Subscribe to Weekly Homilies

Meet the 2024 Season of Joy Prayer Guides

Introducing the prayer guides who will offer meditations on healing, beginning with Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ on Divine Mercy Sunday. Meditations will come out Sunday-Friday each week and on Saturdays we will feature a video homily from Fr. Michael. The audio series concludes on Pentecost Sunday. Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ Fr. Michael is a retreat leader, poet, story teller and spiritual director at Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House. He holds an MFA from the Yale School of Drama and a Doctor of…

Gospel Teaching – Doubting Thomas | John 20:19-31

Doubting Thomas Reflecting on the familiar story of Thomas needing to touch the wounds of Christ, Fr. Jim combines stories of doubt with stories of love and hope. LISTEN NOW John 20:19-31 Read the Scripture On the evening of that first day of the week,when the doors were locked, where the disciples were,for fear of the Jews,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…

Act 7: Feed My Lambs! | The Passion & Resurrection of Jesus

Thank you for watching the Passion & Resurrection with Fr. Michael and Fr. Jim and another Happy Easter from Heart to Heart! Click the image below to watch the final Act 7 in this drama/reflection mini-series. Act 7: Feed My Lambs The Passion of Jesus Christ: We are called to go forth. Watch Now Heart to Heart PODCAST:Feed My Lambs Listen Here Missed Anything? Missed any Passion & Resurrection videos? View previous videos here. Missed any Seeds of Hope videos or want to go back and re-watch?…

Act 6: Resurrection! | The Passion & Resurrection of Jesus

Act 6: The Resurrection The Passion of Jesus Christ: Jesus rises from the dead. Watch Now Heart to Heart PODCAST:The Resurrection Listen Here Missed Anything? Missed any Passion & Resurrection videos? View previous videos here. Missed any Seeds of Hope videos or want to go back and re-watch? The entire 2026 Seeds of Hope series can be viewed here: View the Seeds of Hope Playlist DVD Available The Passion & Resurrection Brought to Life Fr. J. Michael Sparough, SJ inspires with his portrayal of…

Un-Packing the Paschal Mystery Video Homily with Fr. Michael

Un-Packing the Paschal Mystery Fr. Michael does a deep dive into the events leading up to Jesus’ death and resurrection and invites us to consider how this mystery continues to play out in our time. If you don’t regularly get Fr. Michael’s Saturday video homilies and would like to join that list, click here. Watch Now Bonus Podcast Subscribe to Weekly Homilies

Act 5: Jesus is Buried | The Passion & Resurrection of Jesus

Missed any Seeds of Hope videos or want to go back and re-watch? The entire 2026 Seeds of Hope series can be viewed here: View the Seeds of Hope Playlist Tomorrow there will be no Passion/Resurrection video instead look out for a new video homily by Fr. Michael. BONUS PODCAST BELOW After today’s Passion video, scroll down for a special podcast Fr. Michael recently did: The Stations of the Cross, Family Edition. Today’s Passion Video – Act 5: The Burial The Passion of Jesus Christ: Jesus is…