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“Go into all the world and proclaim the
Good News to all creation.” Mark 16:15
In this life, God gives us many great and wonderful gifts. Just as the stewards in the Gospel are trusted to treat their fellow servants justly, God trusts us to use His gifts for good and loving purposes. Fr. Michael’s homily may be short today, but the message is essential to our spiritual health: Use…
5, 2, or 1? How many talents has the Lord given each of us? Regardless of our age, or wealth, or experience, God asks us each to use what He has given us to the fullest. Fr. Jim reminds us of what Billy Graham said, “You never retire from the Lord’s work.” Listen to Fr.…
In this homily Fr. Michael reminds us that we all need the grace of God to overcome sin. We all stand together proclaiming, “Help! I cannot do it by myself.” Whatever the sin we struggle with, it is only through God’s grace that we are healed. Read the transcript: Help. I am a sinner. I…
Surround yourself with wisdom. In this Gospel parable, Jesus tells the story of the 5 wise bridesmaids and 5 foolish ones. The wise, who were prepared, got into the feast, while the foolish ones did not because they were not ready when the bridegroom arrived. Fr. Jim challenges us to live as the wise bridesmaids…
Fr. Michael says in the homily today, “The heart of the Gospel is mercy.” But what does that mean in our day to day lives? How can we apply the mercy shown by Jesus in the Gospel? Watch, or read the transcript, to learn how you can live the merciful life that Jesus calls each…
In this Gospel Study, Fr. Jim challenges us to look at our self and ask God to show us our true self so that we might see through our ego to that image of God within us. On this day to remember the Saints, Fr. Jim lists a number of Saints who have been instrumental…
Like the 72 sent out by Jesus in this Gospel, we too are sent out to spread the Good News. Fr. Michael calls us to a 3-part plan of evangelization: Prayer and Fasting, a ministry of invitation, and letting our lives be a witness to the Gospel. Read the homily transcript: We Are Sent Out…
Fr. Michael gave this special remembrance homily at the funeral Mass for Nancy Kern, past President of Heart to Heart and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend of Heart to Heart. Please listen and pay tribute to Nancy. Transcript: Remembering Nancy Kern
In this Gospel Study Fr. Jim explores the two commandments that Jesus says are the greatest: Love the Lord God with all your heart, soul and strength, and love your neighbor as your self. Throughout this important Gospel Study Fr. Jim challenges our notion and commitment to loving as God does. Further, he asks us:…
In the Gospel, Jesus is accused of driving out demons in the name of Beelzebul but again, Jesus turns the attack back on His attackers. Fr. Michael reminds us that Satan loves deception and tricks. We must pray hard to distinguish between God’s Spirit and the evil spirit. When we hear the good spirit of…