Heart to Heart: Faith Seasons Podcast
Daily Reflections for Advent, Christmas Lent and Easter from Heart to Heart Catholic Media Ministry and Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ
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Put Yourself at the Foot of the Cross | John 19:25-30 by Fr. Kevin Menard, SJC | Season of Joy
Fr. Kevin takes us to the foot of the Cross, where we hear Jesus say, “I thirst.” His thirst is not only physical, but spiritual: Jesus thirsts for us. Even in the midst of his agony, he is interceding for us. Because Jesus holds nothing back, ...
How Much More Will the Father Give? | Matthew 7:7-11 by Fr. Kevin Menard, SJC | Season of Joy
Today, Fr. Kevin Menard reflects on Jesus’ words in Matthew 7, reminding us of the generosity of God. Jesus encourages us to ask, trusting that God—who is love and mercy itself—desires to give us only good things, especially the gift of the Hol...
Do You Believe That Jesus Can Heal You? | Luke 24:30-31 by Fr. Jacob Willig | Season of Joy
Fr. Jacob leads us into an eye-opening experience. Like the disciples at Emmaus, we are invited to look back on moments when it seemed as though God had not provided the answer we needed. And yet, in the breaking of the bread, Jesus reveals Him...
Become the Unnamed Disciple | Luke 24:15-17 by Fr. Jacob Willig | Season of Joy
Fr. Jacob Willig, nephew of Fr. Jim Willig, leads us back to one of the great Easter stories: the disciples on the Road to Emmaus inviting us to become the unnamed disciple walking beside Cleopas. Jesus asks, “What are you discussi...
Completely Filled By God's Love | Ephesians 3:14-19 by Terri Davis | Season of Joy
In today's reflection, Terri prays with St. Paul’s beautiful words from Ephesians 3, asking that Christ may dwell in our hearts through faith, and that we may come to know the breadth and length and height and depth of the love of Christ. ...
Breathe in the Love of Jesus | Mark 5:25-34 by Terri Davis | Season of Joy
Terri reflects on the woman who had suffered from hemorrhages for twelve years (Mark 5:25-34). Her story becomes an invitation to steadfast faith. Faith is both a gift we receive and a choice we make—to reach out, to trust, and to ...
Live in the Gaze of Jesus | Luke 19:5-6 by Fr. Radmar Jao, SJ | Season of Joy
Today Fr. Radmar turns to the story of Zacchaeus. Many of us carry the feeling that we are not enough, and so we settle for only a glimpse of Jesus from a distance. But in the Gospel, Jesus looks up, calls Zacchaeus by name, and in...
Inhabited by Christ | Galatians 2:19-20 by Fr. Radmar Jao, SJ | Season of Joy
Fr. Radmar Jao, SJ—a former professional actor turned Jesuit priest—helps us reflect on what it means to become living tabernacles of Christ.Fr. Radmar reflects on St. Paul’s words in Galatians: “It is no longer I who live, but Christ w...
Do Not Be Afraid | Matthew 14:33 by Fr. Keith Romke | Season of Joy
We close the week with Fr. Keith reflecting on Matthew 14, where Jesus comes to the disciples in the midst of a violent storm, walking on the water. After feeding the multitude, Jesus had commanded them to get into the boat—and they obeyed.&nbs...
Be Still and Know That I Am God | Psalm 46:10 by Fr. Keith Romke | Season of Joy
Fr. Keith Romke guides us in a meditation on the powerful words of Psalm 46:10: “Be still and know that I am God.” He shares how this verse became deeply personal to him after a retreat confession, when a priest reminded him that God’s love can...
Emotional Healing Through Christ | Romans 8:37-39 by Dr. Willie Cobb | Season of Joy
Today Dr. Cobb reflects on Romans 8, where St. Paul reminds us that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. At times we may feel overwhelmed by worry, fear, anxiety, or pain. We may even feel distant from God. But Paul pro...
The Woman at the Well | John 4:11-13 by Dr. Willie Cobb | Season of Joy
Chaplain Dr. Willie Cobb leads us into the story of the Woman at the Well from John 4. This is a story of emotional and spiritual healing. Jesus meets a rejected and wounded woman exactly where she is. He listens, reveals the truth, offers Livi...
Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled | John 14:1-6* by Rosanne Coury | Season of Joy
Rosanne continues today with John 14, where Jesus speaks tenderly to His troubled disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” In a moment of uncertainty and fear, Jesus assures them—and us—that we are not abandoned. He prepares a dwelling ...
Yearning to be Whole, Known & Loved | John 10:11-18 by Rosanne Coury | Season of Joy
We begin on Sunday with Rosanne Coury, whose meditation flows naturally from Fr. Michael’s Saturday homily on the Good Shepherd (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sprd_kSHyTM). Drawing from John 10, Rosanne reflects on Jesus as the Shepherd who k...
Healing For Those We Don't Know | Isaiah 57:18b-19 by Lauren Hackman-Brooks | Season of Joy
Today, Lauren invites us to stretch our prayer even further. Rooted in the promise of the Book of Isaiah (57:18–19), we are invited to intercede for those beyond our immediate circle—those we may never meet, yet whose suffering cal...
Healing Those Near to Us | Mark 2:2-4 by Lauren Hackman-Brooks | Season of Joy
Jesus was at home and the people flocked to him, bringing their loved ones for healing. Mark 2:2-42 When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. So many gathered around that there ...
God Chose You | John 15:16 by Fr. Sean Grismer | Season of Joy
Can you accept that you didn't choose God but that God chose you?John 15:16You did not choose me, but I chose you, and appointedyou that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should abide,so that whatever you ask...
Become a Friend of Jesus | John 15:15 by Fr. Sean Grismer | Season of Joy
Fr. Sean Grismer invites us into the intimacy of friendship with Christ. In the Gospel of John (15:15–16), Jesus says:“I no longer call you servants… I call you friends.”We are not distant followers—we are chosen co...
Let Jesus Transform Your Wounds | Isaiah 53:5 by Fr. Ryan Browning | Season of Joy
Fr. Ryan draws us to the suffering servant in the Book of Isaiah (53:5): “By his wounds we are healed.” The saints have long known this truth: when we place our wounds into the wounds of Christ, healing begins. What was on...
Healing Through Trust & Mercy | Matthew 11:28-30 by Fr. Ryan Browning | Season of Joy
Fr. Ryan Browning reflects on healing through trust and mercy. In the words of the Gospel of Matthew (11:28–30), Jesus extends a tender invitation: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Holy Spirit Healing Meditation | 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 by Jennifer Falbo-Negron | Season of Joy
Today, Jennifer reflects on the importance of holy self-care—tending to our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. For our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit.1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Walking with Jesus | Psalms 147:3 & 23:3 by Jennifer Falbo-Negron | Season of Joy #easter
In this “Walking with Jesus” meditation Jennifer Falbo-Negron draws from Psalm 147:3 and Psalm 23:3, inviting us to ponder: What in your life is in need of resurrection?How does it feel to be chosen by God?Psalm 147:3Psa...
I Choose You, 1 Corinthians 4-7, 9 by Anne Rometty | Season of Joy #easter
In her second meditation, based on 1st Corinthians, Anne reminds us that God has invited us into partnership with Jesus. Imagine that—Jesus chooses us as His partners.How does it feel to be chosen by God?from 1 Corinthians 4-7, ...
Peace Within Our Hearts, John 20:20-21 by Anne Rometty | Season of Joy #easter
Anne Rometty guides us today and Wednesday. She begins with Jesus’ first words to the disciples on the night of the Resurrection: “Peace be with you.” And the disciples were filled with joy. Joy is one of the primary graces we are praying for i...
Surrender Your Wounds to Jesus, Hebrews 12:1-2 by Fr. Jim Kubicki, SJ | Season of Joy #easter
In today's meditation, drawn from Hebrews, chapter 12, Fr. Kubicki invites us to envision the great cloud of witnesses who surround us—encouraging us to persevere as we run the race, with our eyes fixed on Jesus.Hebrews 12:1-2Since ...