Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings

Rather than a Gospel Study for the Sunday Gospel, this week's Gospel teaching is for the All Saints Day gospel reading. Fr. Jim unpacks one Jesus' most famous teaching moments, the Sermon on the Mount and this section we call, "The Beatitudes." from Matthew 5:1-12a When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him.  He bega...

This Gospel Study addresses Matthew 18:15-20. In this scripture reading, Jesus tells His disciples that whenever two or more are gathered in His name, He is always present. Fr. Jim gives a great analogy of one suffering from anorexia, as he calls it spiritual anorexia or bulimia. We need to be fed on the best of food, which is Jesus Christ himself. He fills us up with His Holy Spirit. This is a di...

Tammy Bundy offers a poignant closing to Fr. Jim's powerful story. Stay tuned to the end for a special thank you message from Fr. Michael. Continuing the newly produced and digitally restored version of Lessons from the School of Suffering , the audio book, originally published to tape, then converted to CD and now released digitally as part of Heart to Heart's 30th Anniversary. Produced...

As Fr. Jim's suffering increased he felt himself more and more becoming childlike and enveloped by God's loving embrace. Continuing the newly produced and digitally restored version of Lessons from the School of Suffering , the audio book, originally published to tape, then converted to CD and now released digitally as part of Heart to Heart's 30th Anniversary. Produced by Nathaniel...

Fr. Jim stresses the need for a deep, compassionate heart in all of our relationships, whether someone is sufferingly deeply like he did or not. Continuing the newly produced and digitally restored version of Lessons from the School of Suffering , the audio book, originally published to tape, then converted to CD and now released digitally as part of Heart to Heart's 30th Anniversary. Produce...

Doubt and despair. These are two powerful emotional demons that can threaten us even when we aren't facing life threatening illness. Listen to what Fr. Jim went through and how he was able to respond. Continuing the newly produced and digitally restored version of Lessons from the School of Suffering , the audio book, originally published to tape, then converted to CD and now released digital...

Fr. Jim sees Good Friday in a whole new light as he attends the service and venerates the cross after spending 12 days in the hospital. Continuing the newly produced and digitally restored version of Lessons from the School of Suffering , the audio book, originally published to tape, then converted to CD and now released digitally as part of Heart to Heart's 30th Anniversary. Produced by Nath...

Meet Jesus in Paradise. When all seems lost, turn to Jesus with your sufferings and sorrows, just as the good thief did. Continuing the newly produced and digitally restored version of Lessons from the School of Suffering , the audio book, originally published to tape, then converted to CD and now released digitally as part of Heart to Heart's 30th Anniversary. Produced by Nathaniel Stubblefi...

Control or lack there of, that is what Chapter 5 is about. It is about losing one kind of control and gaining another through trust in the guiding Spirit of God. Learn also the powerful role Fr. Michael played in helping align Fr. Jim with the Holy Spirit through this trying ordeal. Continuing the newly produced and digitally restored version of Lessons from the School of Suffering , the audio boo...

In chapter 4, Fr. Jim unites himself to Jesus through the Eucharist, the bread of life. Continuing the newly produced and digitally restored version of Lessons from the School of Suffering , the audio book, originally published to tape, then converted to CD and now released digitally as part of Heart to Heart's 30th Anniversary. Produced by Nathaniel Stubblefield for Heart to Heart Catholic M...

In chapter 3, Fr. Jim discusses all of his failed treatments and how those physical failures brought him spiritually closer and closer to Jesus on the cross. Continuing the newly produced and digitally restored version of Lessons from the School of Suffering , the audio book, originally published to tape, then converted to CD and now released digitally as part of Heart to Heart's 30th Anniver...

This is Chapter 2 of the newly produced and digitally restored version of Lessons from the School of Suffering , the audio book, originally published to tape, then converted to CD and now released digitally as part of Heart to Heart's 30th Anniversary. Chapter 2 continues with Brian Patrick narrating Fr. Jim's story. Produced by Nathaniel Stubblefield for Heart to Heart Catholic Media Mi...

This is Chapter 1 of the newly produced and digitally restored version of Lessons from the School of Suffering , the audio book, originally published to tape, then converted to CD and now released digitally as part of Heart to Heart's 30th Anniversary. Chapter 1 begins with Fr. Jim Willig reading his own story and then the narration transitions to Brian Patrick as Fr. Jim had to step back due...

This is the beginning of the newly produced and digitally restored version of Lessons from the School of Suffering , the audio book, originally published to tape, then converted to CD and now released digitally as part of Heart to Heart's 30th Anniversary. Part 1 Includes: Intro by Deacon Mark Duffey Dedication by Fr. Jim Willig, read by Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ Word from the Publisher by Fr....

Fr. Michael proclaims one of his favorite Gospel passages and Fr. Jim unpacks this story of Jesus appearing to two disciples as they traveled the road to Emmaus. Support Heart to Heart in our ministry: https://htoh.us/donate from Luke 24:13-35 That very day, the first day of the week, two of Jesus' disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus, and they were conve...

A Gospel Study on Doubting Thomas by Fr. Jim Willig that combines stories of doubt with stories of love and hope. from John 20:19-31 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disc...

From the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ: Matthew 27:11-54 Jesus stood before the governor, Pontius Pilate, who questioned him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" Jesus said, "You say so." And when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he made no answer. Then Pilate said to him, "Do you not hear how many things they are testifying against you?" But he did not...

from Matthew 17:-1-9 Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother,  and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them;  his face shone like the sun  and his clothes became white as light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply,  "Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three te...

Jesus came to fulfill the Law. Do we really know what that means? Listen to Fr. Jim to find out. from Matthew 5:17-37 Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until al...

This little light of mine... from Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus said to his disciples: "You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. ... Read the full scripture passage: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/read...

Tune in to Fr. Jim's teaching on one of the most recognizable Gospels: The Beatitudes from the Gospel of Matthew. from Matthew 5:1-12a 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 comfor...

Even John didn't know that Jesus was the Messiah until the Spirit of God revealed the truth to him. How can we learn from John the Baptist to recognize Christ? John 1:29-34 John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. He is the one of whom I said, ‘A man is coming after me who ranks ahead of me because he existed before...

from Matthew 1:18-24 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a d...

John didn't have a cell phone, email address, Facebook, Twitter or any other technology or social media platform. While in prison he had to rely on his followers to seek out and gather information for him.  Do you think he was surprised at Jesus' answer to the question "Are you the one who is to come...?" from Matthew 11:2-11 When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works o...

Imagine going to a talk and hearing the keynote speaker introduced by someone who knew the content of the talk but not the identity of the speaker. This was John. He proclaimed the coming of the Messiah without knowing exactly who the Messiah was. Listen and learn his call to repentance. from Matthew 3:1-12 John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the desert of Judea and saying, "Repent, for t...