Heart to Heart: Faith Seasons Podcast

The Eucharist is Jesus himself, lovingly given to heal our broken connection with God and fill the deepest hunger of our hearts. In his calling, a priest discovers the profound privilege of holding Christ’s very presence—a gift beyond anything the world can offer—so he can bring God’s love to those longing for communion with Him. Learn More Heart to Heart, a Catholic Media Ministry: htoh.us 420 W...

Today's Season of Joy reflection on John 20:19-23 is by Fr. Sean Grismer. Father Sean was ordained a priest on June 4, 2016 for the Diocese of Rockford. He served as an associate at St. Mary in Huntley, St. Bridget in Loves Park, and will begin the role of Spiritual Director to Aurora Central Catholic High School this coming school year. He has led several parish missions and continues to lea...

Today's Season of Joy reflection on John 21:20-25 is by Sr. Sharon Zayac, OP. Sr. Sharon is a Dominican Sister of Springfield, IL. She has degrees in Secondary Education, Hospital Administration, and Earth Literacy. She is co-founder of Jubilee Farm, her congregation’s 164-acre eco-center, just west of Springfield, IL. She is a writer, speaker, retreat leader both in and outside of the U.S. f...

Today's Season of Joy reflection on John 21:15-19 is by Leah and Sean Reynolds. Leah and Sean live in Cincinnati, OH where they do marriage ministry, serve as CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) on behalf of children from troubled families, and enjoy retirement (and all the time it allows for family and especially grandchildren). Leah recently retired from nursing and Sean from full-tim...

Today's Season of Joy reflection on John 17:20-26 is by Susan Carson. Susan is a writer, speaker, spiritual director and Founder of Roots & Branches Network, a ministry creating safe space for transformational encounters with Jesus through listening prayer. Susan is the author of rooted (IN): Thriving in Connection with God, Yourself, and Others, and host of the rooted (IN).ten.tionally p...

Today's Season of Joy reflection on Acts 20:28-38 is by Fr. Terry Charlton, SJ. Fr. Terry, a Jesuit from Indianapolis, has worked in Nairobi, Kenya, since 1990. He is the Director of Mwangaza Jesuit Spirituality Centre and the Co-Founder, Chaplain, and Director of Development at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School, a fees-free school serving bright students from Kibera slum who are AIDS-aff...

Today's Season of Joy reflection on John 15:9-17 is by Father Mitch Pacwa, SJ. Father Mitch is a Jesuit priest, world renowned lecturer, spiritual director for over fifty Holy Land pilgrimages, respected scripture scholar, published author, and the host of EWTN's television and radio shows. He is also the President and Founder of Ignatius Productions, a Catholic media production apostola...

Today's Season of Joy reflection on John 16:29-33 is by the Very Reverend Esequiel Sanchez. Father Esequiel is a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago serving for the past 27 years serving in various capacities and parishes. He is currently the Rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines, as well as Dean for Vicariate I in the Archdiocese of Chicago. from John 16:29-33 The dis...

Today's Season of Joy reflection on Acts 1:1-11 is by Emily Jaminet. Emily is a Catholic author, speaker, radio personality, podcaster, wife, mother of seven children, and the Executive Director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network, found at www.welcomeHisHeart.com.  Her most recent book is Holy Habits from the Sacred Heart, Ten Ways to Strengthen More Loving Relationships. Emily can be f...

Today's Season of Joy reflection on John 16:23b-28 is by Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson. Dr. Terry served on the faculty of the Loyola Academy Jesuit High School for eighteen years and is Founder of Soul-Play, LLC. He is Resident Theologian and Animator of Faith at Old St. Patrick’s Church, holds a master’s degree from Loyola University, and a Doctor of Ministry from the University of St. Mary of t...

Today's Season of Joy reflection on John 16:20-23 is by Fr. Richard Bollman, SJ. Father Richard is a Jesuit priest living in Cincinnati at Xavier University.  He works in retreat and spiritual ministry, and assists with worship at St. Robert Bellarmine parish where he was once pastor.  Ordained in 1969, he also served at the University of San Francisco, and as Director of the Jesuit Renewal C...

Today's Season of Joy reflection on John 16:16-20 is by Deacon Ron Yurcus. Deacon Ron, ordained a permanent deacon for the Diocese of Joliet, follows in the footsteps of St. Stephen and Francis of Assisi. In addition to ministering at St. Petronille Church, Ron was employed as hospice chaplain, volunteer state police chaplain and occasionally served as a parish mission and retreat director. ...

Today's Season of Joy reflection on John 16:12-15 is by Sr. Mary Ann Barnhorn, SND. Sr. Mary Ann most recently served as Director of Development for the Ohio Province of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Prior to that, she was provincial leader and coordinated her Congregation's International Policy making meeting. She was Program Director at the National Pastoral Life Center in New Yo...

Today's Season of Joy reflection on Acts 16:22-34 is by Sister Marcelline Koch, OP. Sister Marcelline, a Dominican Sister of Springfield, IL, directs her congregation’s Office of Justice. Her ministry includes education and advocacy around antiracism, immigration, socially responsible investing, and many other justice issues. She believes in networking with others and grounding the work in pr...

Today's Season of Joy reflection on Acts 16:11-15 is by ValLimar Jansen. ValLimar was a university professor, who by popular demand became a national speaker, a composer, and recording artist. For over 25 years, she has served as a keynote speaker, workshop presenter, catechist, and evangelizer. ValLimar developed a signature blend of dramatic art, music, Scripture proclamation, prayer and in...

Today's reflection is by Lauren Hackman-Brooks Lauren is an educator and lay minister who has dedicated her career in service of Catholic secondary and higher education. A trained spiritual director and retreat guide, Lauren lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family where she spends as much time outside as possible.  From Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 When Peter entered, Cornelius met him...

Today's Season of Joy reflection on John 15:18-21 is by Eric T. Styles. Since 2016, Eric has served as the Rector of Carroll Hall at the University of Notre Dame. He holds degrees from the University of Cincinnati and Loyola University Chicago, and has worked at Saint Benedict the African Catholic Church, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, as well as the Theatre School of DePaul Unive...

Today's Season of Joy Reflection on 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 is by Fr. Bob Sherry. Father Bob, a Rockford Diocese Priest, serving for 57 years, asks God to tell him whose feet he should wash these days. In retirement he leads pilgrimages for Dynamic Catholic, raises funds for the poor with Cross Catholic Outreach and helps in parishes and Cursillo retreats. from 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 I am remindin...

Today's Season of Joy reflection on John 15:9-11 & Acts 15:7-21 is by Laurie Roche. A retired journalist and public relations executive, Laurie now devotes herself to environmental conservation and education, community gardening, and habitat restoration. She chairs the Healthy Earth Team at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Cincinnati and is active in its community gardening initiatives in...

Today's Season of Joy reflection on John 15:1-8 is by Geralyn Hoxsey Sparough. Geralyn is the Director and curator of classes at The Hive: Center for Contemplation, Art, and Action in Cincinnati. She is also a fabric artist and creator of the Social Fabric DNA Experience. Geralyn and her husband, proud parents and grandparents, offer marriage enrichment retreats across the country. from John...

Today's Season of Joy reflection on John 14 verses 27-31a is by Deacon Mark Duffey. Deacon Mark is a husband, father, and grandfather who has served in ministry for 40 years in Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and now Chicago; the past 23 years as a Deacon. He serves in a variety of parish ministries, his retreat ministry Deacon Speakin’, and as a Global Fellow for Catholic Relief Services. from John...

Today's Season of Joy reflection on John 14:21-26 is by Erin Maiorca. Erin and her husband Tom have two sons and live in Glenview, Illinois. She served at Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House since 2012, and as the Executive Director since 2019. She’s on the Board of Directors for the Ignatian Spirituality Project, holds a BA from University of Illinois, as well as a Culinary Arts Degree and enjoy...

from John 15:1-8 Jesus said to his disciples: "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit. You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you. Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vin...

Today's Season of Joy reflection on John 14:7-14 is by Fr. Roc O'Connor, SJ. Roc became a member of the Jesuit staff at the Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House in Barrington, IL in October 2022, gratefully so, and still continues his ministry to the church as a composer of liturgical music and an author of books on spirituality.  from John 14:7-14 Jesus said to his disciples: "If you kn...

Today's Season of Joy reflection on John 14:1-6 is by Bill Damato. Bill was a religious Brother from 1961 to 1996. He served as Director of Formation & Recruitment, Educator, Secondary President, and Director of Institutional Advancement. Bill has provided mental health services in underserved regions in Appalachia; he was the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources in Long Island &a...