The future Fr. Michael was having a difficult time praying to the heavenly Father. Where was the response? As a seminarian, he just wasn't hearing anything from above. Then, one day, he took the advice of Jesus. The Son of God has told us in Scripture that the way to the Father is through the Son. So, Michael, who was behind the wheel of his old pi…

Come Away With Me and Rest For Awhile by Fr. Michael DenkBy Fr. Michael Denk

I Wish I Was Adopted! by Fr. Michael DenkBy Fr. Michael Denk

Gerard Long died of a heart attack, for thirty minutes. “The doctors expected to find the brain activity of cabbage,” said Gerard. At 1 AM, Gerard and some buddies were streaming a World Cup rugby game between England and New Zealand. Suddenly, excited by a goal, Gerard went down. For half an hour, Gerard Long was lifeless. Our brains may be able t…

In a world of God’s miracles and blessings, this is good stuff! This is the story of an atheist from the U.S. meeting a Brazilian believer in a Rome taxi driven by a crazy man who was running red lights and driving 60+ miles an hour through downtown Rome at 1 AM. Nothing like a little shared fear of death to inspire a wide-eyed Jeff to mutter, ‘wan…

What Did Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Einstein and Michael Jordan All Have in Common? by Fr. Michael DenkBy Fr. Michael Denk

Finding Hope When Doctors Can't Heal You by Fr. Michael DenkBy Fr. Michael Denk

It's hard to hear God's voice when you've already decided what you want Him to say. Someone has said that Moses went up the mountain to see God while holding blank tablets. When we have blank tablets we have open hearts. God reveals Himself in Scripture. God reveals himself in the Commandments. God, in these 320+ episodes of TBH, continues to revea…

First question, what's going on with Medjugorje? A sad and concerned Blessed Mother Mary is calling for more rosaries to be prayed for world peace. Is a world war looming? Is this symbolized by her shifting her apparitions to just before midnight? Why, for nine days, were her apparitions to be on Apparition Hill? Second question, what does TBH do w…

Take a Vacation! by Fr. Michael DenkBy Fr. Michael Denk

Boom! Everybody heard it. All the lights went out. It happened right after one of the women said, "If there is a God, He would give us a sign. Then, a second... Boom! The women, who had gathered, were not aware that a nearby transformer had just blown, lighting up the sky, and darkening the neighborhood. The women jumped. They were startled and sca…

A candle was lit, a prayer was sent, and a man's life was saved. --------------- Blake's candle was lit with the prayerful intention of saving Rich's life. Rich, dying on the operating table, was in that very moment, experiencing heaven. Later, Rich would speak about being at a party and chatting with Blake, a teen, who had died a few months earlie…

Over One Hundred Eucharistic Miracles and the First Millennial Saint Wearing Nike's by Fr. Michael DenkBy Fr. Michael Denk

Noel lied about everything. Fear was the cause. Here is the day that her prayers were answered and all the lying stopped. ---------- Share Your Story If you have a Touched by Heaven moment that you would like to share with Trapper, please leave us a note at https://touchedbyheaven.net/contact Our listeners look forward to hearing about life-changin…

Unveiling the Mystery of the Trinity in the Creed with Scripture References by Fr. Michael DenkBy Fr. Michael Denk

God is always listening. He doesn't miss anything. Linda has some incredible responses from God, in the very moment of uttering her prayer. ---------- Share Your Story If you have a Touched by Heaven moment that you would like to share with Trapper, please leave us a note at https://touchedbyheaven.net/contact Our listeners look forward to hearing …

Are You Living in the Spirit or in the Flesh? by Fr. Michael DenkBy Fr. Michael Denk

Since last fall, three friends have reached out to Doug wondering why there is something different about him. Something good. ---------- Share Your Story If you have a Touched by Heaven moment that you would like to share with Trapper, please leave us a note at https://touchedbyheaven.net/contact Our listeners look forward to hearing about life-cha…

The Northern Lights and My Installation as Pastor of St. Matthias by Fr. Michael DenkBy Fr. Michael Denk

Ramona could not understand why she was smelling roses when praying the rosary for her daughter. Meanwhile, her daughter was having a difficult time comprehending why the most beautiful woman ever was always in her company. ---------- Share Your Story If you have a Touched by Heaven moment that you would like to share with Trapper, please leave us …

"I Loved Her First" (on the Guitar) and Jesus Loves You First by Fr. Michael DenkBy Fr. Michael Denk

Jesus continues to make believers out of us with His modern-day miraculous healings. ---------- Share Your Story If you have a Touched by Heaven moment that you would like to share with Trapper, please leave us a note at https://touchedbyheaven.net/contact Our listeners look forward to hearing about life-changing encounters and miraculous stories e…

Stop Condemning Yourself by Fr. Michael DenkBy Fr. Michael Denk

After 20 years on the same battery, the boy's watch finally stopped running at the precise moment that a debt was, at long last, paid. ---------- Share Your Story If you have a Touched by Heaven moment that you would like to share with Trapper, please leave us a note at https://touchedbyheaven.net/contact Our listeners look forward to hearing about…

When receiving a wrapped gift, we assume it's going to be something that will make us feel good, right? Maybe not. The blessings from heaven sometimes arrive with sharp edges. ---------- Share Your Story If you have a Touched by Heaven moment that you would like to share with Trapper, please leave us a note at https://touchedbyheaven.net/contact Ou…

Do Not Lose Your Inner Peace for Anything by Fr. Michael DenkBy Fr. Michael Denk

Divine Mercy in the Eucharistic Revival by Fr. Michael DenkBy Fr. Michael Denk

Sarah's six-year-old daughter calmly described the man, who was standing in the kitchen, wearing a crown of thorns. --------------- Trapper Jack Speaks - Upcoming Events Check out TrapperJackSpeaks.com or Facebook for more details on these events. April 23-24: Epiphany Cathedral, Venice FL, 6:30 pm June 18: St. Ladislas Catholic Church, Westlake, O…

Did You See the Eclipse? Unless I See It, I Will Not Believe! by Fr. Michael DenkBy Fr. Michael Denk

Shortly after his "come to Jesus" moment, God demonstrated to Tom how truth will heal the body. --------------- Share Your Story If you have a Touched by Heaven moment that you would like to share with Trapper, please leave us a note at https://touchedbyheaven.net/contact Our listeners look forward to hearing about life-changing encounters and mira…

Holy Thursday- We Are All Beloved Sinners by Fr. Michael DenkBy Fr. Michael Denk

Jesus Was the Only One Was Raised From the Dead by Fr. Michael DenkBy Fr. Michael Denk

Easter Vigil Homily by Fr. Michael DenkBy Fr. Michael Denk