Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings

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Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings

Gospel teachings and lessons recorded by Fr. Jim Willig during his "Lunch with the Lord" Bible Study. 

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    A New Millennium | Mark 13:24-32 by Fr. Jim Willig

    In this deeply symbolic gospel addressing the end times, Fr. Jim explains that Mark's message calls for a profound transformation of the entire world as we know it. However, as the gospel reminds us, even Jesus did not know the exact moment of His return. Only the Father holds that knowledge.from Mark 13:24-32Jesus said to his disciples:"In those days after that tribulationthe sun will be darkened,and the moon will not give its light,and the stars will be falling from the sky,and the powers i...

    24 min

  2. NOV 8

    Whom Do You Admire? | Mark 12:38-44 by Fr. Jim Willig

    Today'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?"from Mark 12:38-44In the course of his teaching Jesus said to the crowds,"Beware of the scribes, who like to go around in long robesand accept greetings in the marketplaces,seats of honor in synagogues, and places...

    28 min

  3. OCT 31

    The Greatest Commandment | Mark 12:28b-34 by Fr. Jim Willig

    In 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.from Mark 12:28b-34One 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 mind,...

    28 min

  4. OCT 25

    I Want to See | Mark 10:46-52 | Gospel Study by Fr. Jim Willig

    "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.from Mark 10:46-52As 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 cry o...

    27 min

  5. OCT 18

    Gospel Study - Can You Drink This Cup? | Mark 10:35-45 by Fr. Jim Willig

    James 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.from Mark 10:35-45James 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 answer...

    27 min

  6. OCT 10

    Gospel Study - If I Were Rich | Mark 10:17-30 | 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

    A 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?from Mark 10:17-30As 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 b...

    29 min

  7. OCT 4

    Gospel Study - Marriage & Family (Mark 10:2-16)

    Mark 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.from Mark 10:2-16The Pharisees approached Jesus and asked,"Is it lawful for a husband to divorc...

    27 min

  8. SEP 26

    Radical Spiritual Surgery | Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 by Fr. Jim Willig

    St. 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.from Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48At 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 namewho can at the same time speak ill of m...

    29 min
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