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“Go into all the world and proclaim the
Good News to all creation.” Mark 16:15
Watch this beautifully crafted episode from Shalom World’s series Vocare, which takes an indepth look into Fr. Michael’s call to the Society of Jesus and to the priesthood. From Shalom’s website: God enters into the brokenness of our lives and calls us to be more than we ever imagine we could be. Shalom World is…
When was the last time you experienced the powerful quiet of God’s voice speaking to you? Fr. Michael tells of several times in his life when he had to make tough decisions, and it was only by stepping out of the noisy world and into the quiet of a retreat that he was able to…
Could you go to Mexico and back, starting with only $20 and a backpack? As a Jesuit novice, Fr. Michael followed in the footsteps of St. Ignatius, making a pilgrimage to a Marian Shrine. Watch as he describes his six week journey to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the generosity he experienced…
If you can’t watch the full episode, the five minute version will tell you about a time when Fr. Michael was jealous of his friend, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ. The short version tells a story of forgiveness, but that is only half of the story, the true and full act of mercy came later when…
In this powerful story, Fr. Michael tells of a time when he was praying in Bethlehem at the site of Jesus’ birth. While alone in the Church of the Nativity, a statue of Mary holding the child Jesus came to life in his imagination. Watch to see how this imaginative prayer changed his life. Stepping…
This week we hear another of Fr. Michael’s Stepping Stones moments as he encounters God during a missionary trip to Kathmandu, Nepal where he ministered to the dying. During the trip he was invited to trek through the Himalaya mountains where he found the secret of life. Watch and let him share that secret with…
Will you invite Jesus to walk along with you? Do you have the courage to share your story with Him? In this episode, Fr. Michael dramatizes the encounter between Jesus and two disciples as they walk the road to Emmaus on the same day that Jesus rose from the dead. At the end, he reflects…
Last week, Fr. Michael had a new Stepping Stone moment. During a pilgrimage to Rome, he met and spoke with Pope Francis. Watch to hear first hand how the conversation went.
In Stepping Stones episode #2, Fr. Michael describes a time when his faith faltered and he didn’t know if God existed or if Jesus really loved him. The depths of despair were so profound that he thought he might have to leave the Jesuits. Click below to watch and see how and where God revealed…
Is your heart ready and open for God’s spirit? Watch as Fr. Michael reminds us that to grow and transform in our relationship with God we must be willing to use all of our gifts to soak up God’s love and grace. Watch the full homily here, or the condensed version here (or watch both…