Sit With Mary: A Marian Meditation

Pray with Terry Modica in a Marian meditation about the challenging times in the life of the Blessed Mother Mary when she trusted God. In this video, we ask Mary for the grace that we need for trusting God in our difficulties.  Video Excerpt: I would like to share […] Read More

Meditate While Walking Through The Woods

Meditate while you relax on this hour-long walk through the woods where Good News Ministries is located. Stressed out? Imagine yourself strolling with Jesus. Bookmark this video and return to it whenever you need a break. Or when you want to meditate on something visual during contemplative prayer. You can […] Read More

Nothing Can Keep Me From Your Love

New Zealand sheep

This beautiful song will heal your heart and help you feel the love of Jesus. It was composed and recorded by Helen Funnell, Terry’s friend in New Zealand who was the president of Dove Ministry for Women when I gave three retreats there in 2010. Photos by Terry Modica; Sunrise […] Read More

Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with Consecration to Christ

Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary

Slow down for half an hour to spend a little extra time with Jesus. Personal renewal awaits you in prayer and meditation. This episode of Footsteps to Heaven gives it to you. We’ve recorded a Good News Rosary of the Joyful Mysteries. It is, of course, different than all other […] Read More

A Novena of Advent Meditations (Las Posadas)

A Novena of Advent Meditations

In this special episode, Terry Modica interviews Bill Snyder, author of a book of Advent meditations, called A Contemplative Las Posadas, based on the novenario that’s celebrated in Hispanic cultures. Las Posadas is Spanish for lodging, which in this case refers to the inn in the story of the nativity of Jesus. Traditionally, people go […] Read More

Jesus Speaks to You in the Midst of Your Problems

What problems do you have right now? Using the scriptures of Sirach 24, Psalm 147, Ephesians 1:3-6, and the Gospel of John 1:1-8, listen to Jesus speaking to you about your problems, lifting you up, giving you his victory and healing. In the Liturgy of the Word at Mass when […] Read More

A Prayer to the Holy Spirit

A prayer to the Holy Spirit helps us contemplate becoming closer to God through the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Dear Father, in the name of my Lord Jesus Christ, I ask you to stir up within me the fullness of Your Holy Spirit. Help me to grow in my […] Read More

Prayer of the Most Holy Rosary for World Peace

In this prayer for world peace, join the staff of Good News Ministries using the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. Use this video to meditate on the annunciation, visitation, birth of Christ, the presentation of the baby Jesus, and finding the boy Jesus in the temple. The Joyful Mysteries were […] Read More

An Intimate Conversation You Can Have With Jesus

Jesus wants to have an intimate conversation with you right now. A deep heart to heart talk with him.  Right now — yes, right now – open your heart to him. Don’t be afraid. Jesus is saying to you: Speak to Me, My precious one! Tell Me about those who […] Read More

Psalm 67 – May God Bless Us In His Mercy

The responsorial psalm for the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God (January 1st), Psalm 67, is sung by Robert Metivier, with photos by Terry Modica. This video is appropriate for any day of the year, whenever you feel the need for God’s mercy. May God bless you in his mercy! […] Read More