Gospel Drama – The Resurrection
Watch as Fr. Michael dramatizes the discovery of the empty tomb and the realization of the Resurrection. Fr. Jim’s commentary follows the dramatization.
Gospel Drama – The Road to Emmaus
Fr. Michael has a certain love for the Emmaus story, which you can see in this video as he portrays all 3 characters who walk the ancient road. Thank you to everyone who has been on this Lenten Journey with us.
Evangel of Hope #3 – The Crucifixion
Jesus dies on the Cross. These dramatizations are based on the DVD The Passion and Resurrection. Check it out here: https://www.heartoheart.org/shop/author/fr-michael-sparough/the-passion-and-resurrection-of-our-lord-jesus-christ/
Evangel of Hope #2 – Peter Denies Jesus
Good Friday. What’s so good about it? (For an answer, listen to Fr. Jim Willig’s Gospel Study Easter Resurrection). In this drama the focus is Peter, the rock on whom our faith was built. Early on that rock faltered. Peter failed his Lord.
Evangel of Hope #1 – The Last Supper
On this Holy Thursday, Fr. Michael dramatizes the Last Supper according to St. John. This story is different than the Last Supper narrative in the other Gospels. Watch to learn more. **The episode is in two parts (back to back), first Fr. Michael’s dramatization followed by his Exegesis.
Seeds of Hope #37 (FINAL) – We are Like Lazarus
“Jesus called loudly, ‘Lazarus, come out!’ The dead man came out bound hand and foot with linen strips, his face wrapped in a cloth. ‘Untie him,’ Jesus told them. ‘And let him go free.’” John 11:43-44 Read the transcript:
Seeds of Hope #36 – Our Lady of Guadalupe
It is easy to be skeptical and doubt that miracles really happen. This was the case with Bishop Juan de Zumarraga who asked Juan Diego for a sign that the Blessed Mother really had visited him. Miraculously, that “sign” still exists today… Read the transcript –
Video Homily – Be a Witness to Our Catholic Faith
Do you have friends, family or co-workers who have left their faith? Fr. Michael offers 3 suggestions to combat the anti-religious movement in our world. Hint: It will require prayer. Read the Gospel and complete transcript:
Seeds of Hope #35 – Make Suffering a Blessing in Disguise
Who are the people in your life who suffer? Maybe they are chronically in pain or maybe they have a terminal illness or debilitating addiction. Find them. Connect with them. Pray or them and love them. Read the transcript:
Seeds of Hope #34 – Embrace Spiritual Training
Just as we need physical training to keep our bodies in shape, so too do we need spiritual training to keep our souls aligned with God’s will. Read the transcript: