Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings
123 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsGospel teachings and lessons recorded by Fr. Jim Willig during his "Lunch with the Lord" Bible Study.
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Christ Is Coming, Are You Ready? [Matthew 24:27-44]
November 22, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBA Gospel Study for the first week of Advent. Prepare! Christ is coming! from Matthew 24:27-44 Jesus said to his disciples: "As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. In those days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day that Noah entered the ark. They did not know until the flood came and carried them all away. So will it be also at the coming of the Son of Man. Two men will be out in the field; one ...
Hanging on Jesus' Right Side [Luke 23:35-43]
November 14, 2022 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBWith a dramatic reading by Fr. Michael of those who mocked Jesus' on the cross, Fr. Jim focuses on the thief hanging to Jesus' right side; the thief who recognized his own sinfulness and need for repentance. from Luke 23:35-43 ...Now one of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying, "Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us." The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply, "Have you no fear of God, for you are subject to the same condemnation? And indeed, we have been condemne...
Patiently Waiting Through Challenging Times [Luke 21:5-19]
November 07, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBThis gospel passage gives a dire warning about what is to come, but Jesus ends with a message of hope. Listen in as Fr. Jim adds his own learned commentary. from Luke 21:5-19 While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, Jesus said, "All that you see here-- the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down." Then they asked him, "Teacher, when will this happen? And what sign wil...
Next Life [Luke 20:27-38]
October 31, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBWhich life is your priority? This one or the next? from Luke 20:27-38 Jesus said to them, "The children of this age marry and remarry; but those who are deemed worthy to attain to the coming age and to the resurrection of the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage. They can no longer die, for they are like angels; and they are the children of God because they are the ones who will rise. That the dead will rise even Moses made known in the passage about the bush, when he called out 'Lo...
Going Out On A Limb - Luke 19:1-10
October 24, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBZaccaeus went out on a limb for Jesus. Would we? from Luke 19:1-10 At that time, Jesus came to Jericho and intended to pass through the town. Now a man there named Zacchaeus, who was a chief tax collector and also a wealthy man, was seeking to see who Jesus was; but he could not see him because of the crowd, for he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree in order to see Jesus, who was about to pass that way. When he reached the place, Jesus looked up and said, "Zac...
Humility [Luke 18:9-14]
October 17, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBfrom Luke 18:9-14 Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else. "Two people went up to the temple area to pray; one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector. The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself, 'O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity -- greedy, dishonest, adulterous -- or even like this tax collector... Read the full scripture passage: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/r...
Pray, Pray, Pray [Luke 18:1-8]
October 13, 2022 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBWhat does it mean to pray always? Does it mean to pray without ceasing? As Fr. Jim notes, St. Luke is giving us a little hint. The goal isn't to pray without end, but to be consistent and to persevere in prayer, regardless of the outcome. from Luke 18:1-8 ...The Lord said, "Pay attention to what the dishonest judge says. Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen ones who call out to him day and night? Will he be slow to answer them? I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done...
Attitude of Gratitude [Luke 17:11-19]
October 05, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBWhat are you thankful for? Imagine you wake up tomorrow and all you have left are the things you were thankful for today. Now what are you thankful for? from Luke 17:11-19 As Jesus continued his journey to Jerusalem, he traveled through Samaria and Galilee. As he was entering a village, ten lepers met him. They stood at a distance from him and raised their voices, saying, "Jesus, Master! Have pity on us!" And when he saw them, he said, "Go show yourselves to the priests." As they were ...
Increase Your Faith [Luke 17:5-10]
September 27, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBFr. Jim asks: "If you could ask God for one gift or blessing, what would it be?" The apostles said, "Increase our faith." and Jesus compares their faith to a tiny mustard seed and the power even that tiny bit would bring. Can we even wrap our heads around the enormity of God and the true gift of faith? from Luke 17:5-10 The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith." The Lord replied, "If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and p...
Have You Met Lazarus? [Luke 16:19-31]
September 19, 2022 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBLazarus, a poor sick man covered in sores is ignored by the rich man living near him. They both die. Who gets the royal treatment in heaven? Listen to Fr. Jim's gospel teaching to find out. from Luke 16:19-31 Jesus said to the Pharisees: "There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments and fine linen and dined sumptuously each day. And lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who would gladly have eaten his fill of the scraps that fell from the rich man's tabl...
The Prodigal Son [Luke 15:1-32]
September 05, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBWith one of his more dramatic readings on the podcast, Fr. Michael proclaims this story that most of us know by heart and that Fr. Jim calls "probably the greatest short story of all time." From Luke 15:1-32 ...Then he said, “A man had two sons, and the younger son said to his father, ‘Father give me the share of your estate that should come to me.’ So the father divided the property between them. After a few days, the younger son collected all his belongings and set off to a distant count...
Good Shepherd [John 10:27-30]
May 02, 2022 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBFr. Jim muses that in the animal world, the sheep are not the most wise of creatures and so for us to be compared to the sheep is not a great compliment. The sheep are often weak and foolish, a comparison that we must admit often fits us as well. Listen for Fr. Jim's redeeming lesson on our role as God's flock with Jesus as our shepherd. From John 10:27-30 Jesus said: “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish... Heart t...
The Way, The Truth and The Life [John 14:1-12]
April 18, 2022 22:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBFr. Jim wants us to notice the importance of the opening line in today's Gospel passage. "Do not let your hearts be troubled." Or put another way Jesus says, "Do not be afraid" that I will be leaving because I will return to you. Excerpt from John 14:1-12 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 plac...
Easter Resurrection [John 20:1-9]
April 11, 2022 19:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBFr. Jim reflects on the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ with dramatic Gospel reading by Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ. John 20:1-9 On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them, “They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don’t know where they put him.” So Peter and the other disciple went o...
Palm Sunday - Jesus' Passion [Luke 22:14 - 23:56]
April 04, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBFr. Jim reflects on the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ with dramatic Gospel reading by Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ. Read the full Gospel: https://www.heartoheart.org/fr-jim/gospel-studies/cycle-c/gospel-study-jesus-passion-luke-2214-2356/ Gospel Study: Fr. Jim Willig Gospel Narration: Fr. J Michael Sparough, SJ Narration: Lili Fuller Narration Producers: Lili Fuller and Joe Sofranko Primary Music: Michael Kramer Additional Music: Gettin Through It by Brent Wood licensed to Nathaniel Stubbl...
Palm Sunday - Jesus' Passion [Luke 22:14-23, 56]
April 04, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBFr. Jim reflects on the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ with dramatic Gospel reading by Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ. Read the full Gospel: https://www.heartoheart.org/fr-jim/gospel-studies/cycle-c/gospel-study-jesus-passion-luke-2214-2356/ Gospel Study: Fr. Jim Willig Gospel Narration: Fr. J Michael Sparough, SJ Narration: Lili Fuller Narration Producers: Lili Fuller and Joe Sofranko Primary Music: Michael Kramer Additional Music: Gettin Through It by Brent Wood licensed to Nathaniel Stubbl...
Cure of the Blind Man [John 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]
March 21, 2022 18:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBJesus looks into our hearts and into our souls. He heals that which we might not even know is hurt. John 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38 As Jesus passed by he saw a man blind from birth. He spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva, and smeared the clay on his eyes, and said to him, “Go wash in the Pool of Siloam” — which means Sent —. So he went and washed, and came back able to see. His neighbors and those who had seen him earlier as a beggar said, “Isn’t this the one who used to sit and ...
Woman at the Well | John 4:5-15, 19B-26, 39A, 40-42
March 14, 2022 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBFr. Jim teaches on the living water of Christ based on this passage from the Gospel of John. Further, he extolls us to recognize God's gift. John 4:5-15, 19B-26, 39A, 40-42 Jesus came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of land that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob's well was there. Jesus, tired from his journey, sat down there at the well. It was about noon. A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, "Give me a drink." His disciples had gone into the ...
Woman at the Well [John 4:5-15, 19B-26, 39A, 40-42]
March 14, 2022 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBFr. Jim teaches on the living water of Christ based on this passage from the Gospel of John. Further, he extolls us to recognize God's gift. John 4:5-15, 19B-26, 39A, 40-42 Jesus came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of land that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob's well was there. Jesus, tired from his journey, sat down there at the well. It was about noon. A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, "Give me a drink." His disciples had gone into the ...
The Transfiguration [Luke 9:28b-36]
March 07, 2022 22:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBHow would you react to a beatific vision of our Lord? Imagine Peter, James and John overwhelmed with the change of their friend and teacher who became the glory of God in their midst. Luke 9:28b-36 Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up the mountain to pray. While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. And behold, two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodus that he was going to accomp...
Temptation [Luke 4:1-13]
February 28, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBLuke 4:1-13 Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, to be tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and when they were over he was hungry. The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread.” Jesus answered him, “It is written, One does not live on bread alone.” Then he took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a single instant. The devil said to hi...
Almighty God vs Almighty Dollar [Luke 16:1-13]
February 21, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBHow can we invest in ourselves and make a spiritual deposit for eternal life? Listen to what Fr. Jim has to say about using our time, talent and treasure for the glory of God. Luke 16:1-13 Jesus said to his disciples, "A rich man had a steward who was reported to him for squandering his property. He summoned him and said, 'What is this I hear about you? Prepare a full account of your stewardship, because you can no longer be my steward.' The steward said to himself, 'What shall I do, now ...
Tough Love [Matthew 5:38-48]
February 07, 2022 19:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBJesus tells us that we need to stop living by "an eye for an eye" and instead start loving our enemies. As Fr. Jim reminds us, this is much easier said than done, even in our "enlightened" age [emphasis mine]. Matthew 5:38-48 Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one as well. If anyone wants to go to law wi...
The Greatest Fish Story Ever Told [Luke 5:1-11]
January 31, 2022 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBFr. Jim reminds us that we are like Peter and seeking fulfillment from the world and our pastimes but that our only fulfillment will come from the Lord, who fills us in His own time. Luke 5:1-11 While the crowd was pressing in on Jesus and listening to the word of God, he was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret. He saw two boats there alongside the lake; the fishermen had disembarked and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, he asked him to put o...
Dealing With Conflict [Luke 4:21-30]
January 24, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBFr. Jim tells us that listening is the greatest way of loving. He could not have predicted the current crisis in the world, but he does give us a recipe for working through the day to day conflicts that arise in our lives. Luke 4:21-30 Jesus began speaking in the synagogue, saying: “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” He said t...
Jesus' Mission Statement [Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21]
January 17, 2022 22:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBFr. Jim calls us on us to reflect on any scripture passage and seek out the work that God is calling each of us to do. Jesus revealed His mission statement to his friends and family. What mission is God calling us to? Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the events that have been fulfilled among us, just as those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning and ministers of the word have handed them down to us, I too have decided, after investigating everything accurately anew,...
Do Whatever He Tells You [John 2:1-11]
January 10, 2022 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBFr. Jim unpacks the miracle at the Wedding feast in Cana and draws a parallel between the abundance of wine that Jesus creates and abundance of grace that God showers down upon all of us out of pure, unconditional love. John 2:1-11 There was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding. When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, "They have no wine." And Jesus said to her, "Woman, how does your concer...
The Baptism of Jesus [Luke 3:15-16,21-22]
January 03, 2022 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBFr. Jim explores the baptism story of Jesus from the Gospel of Luke and asks, "Are we ready and willing to totally immerse ourselves in God's love and be of greater service to God and one another?" Luke 3:15-16,21-22 The people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Christ. John answered them all, saying, "I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptiz...
Wise Men Still Seek Him [Matthew 2:1-12]
December 28, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBFr. Jim asks: Will we be the wise men and women taking up the journey to Jesus? Like the Magi, will we take a different path than the world would have us go? Matthew 2:1-12 When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.” When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Assembl...
The Greatest Story Ever Told [Luke 2:1-14]
December 20, 2021 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this Nativity story Gospel Study, enjoy a dramatic proclamation of the Gospel by Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ followed by Fr. Jim's teaching. Luke 2:1-14 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled. This was the first enrollment, when Quirinius was governor of Syria. So all went to be enrolled, each to his own town. And Joseph too went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David that is called Bethlehem, because...
The Visitation [Luke 1:39-45]
December 13, 2021 18:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBFr. Jim explores Mary's visitation to Elizabeth and the stirring of the Spirit within her. He also reflects on Mary's visit to St. Juan Diego and the miracle of Our Lady of Guadalupe and how Mary continues to bring us to her Son. Luke 1:39-45 Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit...
What Ought We Do? [Luke 3:10-18]
December 06, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBLuke 3:10-18 The crowds asked John the Baptist, “What should we do?” He said to them in reply, “Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise.” Even tax collectors came to be baptized and they said to him, “Teacher, what should we do?” He answered them, “Stop collecting more than what is prescribed.” Soldiers also asked him, “And what is it that we should do?” He told them, “Do not practice extortion, do not falsely accuse anyone...
What Would John The Baptist Do? [Luke 3:1-6]
November 30, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBFr. Jim teaches that if John the Baptist came today he would not mince words. He would call a sin, a sin and challenge each of us to identify the sin within our lives and urge us to turn away. Click play above to hear Fr. Jim's full Advent message. Luke 3:1-6 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was tetrarch...
What Would John The Baptist Do? [Luke 1:39:45]
November 30, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBFr. Jim teaches that if John the Baptist came today he would not mince words. He would call a sin, a sin and challenge each of us to identify the sin within our lives and urge us to turn away. Click play above to hear Fr. Jim's full Advent message. Luke 3:1-6 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was tetrarch...
How Will You Observe Advent? [Luke 21: 25-28, 34-36]
November 23, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBOur world is increasingly holiday focused, not Holy Day focused. The season of Christmas does not begin for the Church until Christmas Day. Father Jim encourages us to celebrate Advent for what it is, a time of preparation. Luke 21: 25-28, 34-36 Jesus said to his disciples: “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will die of fright in anticipation of what is coming upon the...
Who Rules Your Life? [John 18:33b-37]
November 15, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBJesus goes before Pilate and says, "My kingdom does not belong to this world. If my kingdom did belong to this world, my attendants would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not here." John 18:33b-37 Pilate said to Jesus, "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus answered, "Do you say this on your own or have others told you about me?" Pilate answered, "I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests handed you over to me. What ...
A New Millennium [Mark 13:24-32]
November 08, 2021 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this highly figurative gospel about the end times, Fr. Jim teaches that Mark's message to us is one of change to the whole world as we know it but as the gospel says, even Jesus did not know the hour when he would return. Only the Father knows. Listen below to Fr. Jim's full message or read the full transcript below the video. Read the transcript Mark 13:24-32 Jesus said to his disciples: "In those days after that tribulation the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its lig...
Whom Do You Admire? [Mark 12:38-44]
November 02, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBToday's Gospel Study concludes: "Remember saints are not perfect, they just try harder to do what the Lord asks." As you reflect on the gospel story of the widow who gave all of what she had to the Temple, ask yourself, "How can I try harder to do what the Lord is asking of me?" Read the full transcript: https://www.heartoheart.org/fr-jim/gospel-studies/cycle-b/gospel-study-whom-do-you-admire#transcript Mark 12:38-44 In the course of his teaching Jesus said to the crowds, "Beware of the sc...
The Greatest Commandment [Mark 12:28B-34]
October 25, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIn Fr. Jim's words: "I believe that there is nothing more important for us to hear in our entire life than the Gospel we just heard. Nothing." Listen to the full Gospel Study for the rest of his inspiring message. Mark 12:28B-38 One of the scribes came to Jesus and asked him, "Which is the first of all the commandments?" Jesus replied, "The first is this: Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your...
I Want To See [Mark 10:46-52]
October 18, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB"Jesus, son of David, have pity on me...Son of David, have pity on me." This is what Bartimeaus calls out to Jesus. Fr. Jim reminds us that Bartimeaus is one of the most important figures in the Gospel because he recognizes Jesus as the one who saves, even before the disciples do. Mark 10:46-52 As Jesus was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a sizable crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind man, the son of Timaeus, sat by the roadside begging. On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cr...
Can You Drink This Cup? [Mark 10:35-45]
October 13, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBJames and John ask Jesus to sit at his right and at his left. Little do they know what Jesus will soon go through and who will be on his left and right as he enters his glory. Fr. Jim reminds us that so often we too make long term commitments without knowing the full reality or consequences. Mark 10:35-45 James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." He replied, "What do you wish me to do for you?" They answ...
If I Were Rich [Mark 10:17-30]
October 04, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBA rich man comes to Jesus and kneeling before him, asks "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" The rich man asks the right question but doesn't like Jesus' answer. Fr. Jim challenges us: What is God asking us to tithe that is holding us back from Him? Mark 10:17-30 As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up, knelt down before him, and asked him, "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus answered him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but...
Marriage and Children [Mark 10:2-16]
September 28, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBMark 10:2-16 addresses the difficult topic of marriage, divorce and re-marriage. In Jesus' time, divorce was very different than it is today. A man could divorce his wife for any reason and with no warning. Jesus is tested with this reality and responds that cavalierly ending a marriage is a sin. Listen as Fr. Jim teaches about the history behind this Gospel and the pastoral realities we face today. Mark 10:2-16 The Pharisees approached Jesus and asked, "Is it lawful for a husband to divorc...
Radical Spiritual Surgery [Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48]
September 20, 2021 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBSt. John continues to bring concerns to Jesus, this time about someone performing exorcisms in Jesus' name but without being a true follower. Again Jesus has to remind John of the true mission. Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 At that time, John said to Jesus, "Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name, and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow us." Jesus replied, "Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill ...
Our Inner Child (Mark 9:30-37)
September 13, 2021 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBMark 9:30-37 Jesus and his disciples left from there and began a journey through Galilee, but he did not wish anyone to know about it. He was teaching his disciples and telling them, “The Son of Man is to be handed over to men and they will kill him, and three days after his death the Son of Man will rise.” But they did not understand the saying, and they were afraid to question him. They came to Capernaum and, once inside the house, he began to ask them, “What were you arguing about on t...
Who Do You Say Jesus Is? [Mark 8:27-35]
September 08, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBFr. Jim teaches that when we know who Jesus is we know who God is, but more than that, we must ask who Jesus is so that we know who we must be. Mark 8:27-35 Jesus and his disciples set out for the villages of Caesarea Philippi. Along the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” They said in reply, “John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others one of the prophets.” And he asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter said to him in reply, “You are the Christ.” The...
A Hearing Aid [Mark 7:31-37]
September 01, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this Gospel where Jesus heals the deaf and mute man, Fr. Jim reminds us that our hearing problems may actually be listening problems. Listen to Fr. Jim's inspiring message for more insight. from Mark 7:31-37 ...And people brought to him a deaf man who had a speech impediment and begged him to lay his hand on him. He took him off by himself away from the crowd. He put his finger into the man’s ears and, spitting, touched his tongue; then he looked up to heaven and groaned, and said to hi...
Word to the Wise [Matthew 25:1-13]
August 25, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBSurround 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 did by living for the Lord and anticipating our Heavenly feast. from Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus told his disciples this parable: "The kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took...
Blessed Attitudes [Matthew 5:1-12]
August 18, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBFr. Jim preaches on the Beatitudes from Matthew's gospel. Matthew 5:1-12 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. Blessed are the m...
The Heart of it All | Matthew 22:34-40
August 11, 2021 22:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBIn 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: Are we ready to decide each day to do what is loving? from Matthew 22:34-40 When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of th...