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Featured Presentations

John Grossman as Ray

“Ray – When did I see you hungry?” (Spiritual Focus)

An unforgettable experience focused on Jesus’ call for social justice. Dignity of the human person is seen through the eyes of John’s portrayal of a homeless man.


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Other Presentations

Anointed and Sent
An interactive presentation on the history, theology and meaning of the sacrament of confirmation. The focus is on how the sacrament prepares us for living as Catholic Christians in the world.

The Anatomy of Love
An exploration into human sexuality. Topics include love versus infatuation, healthy boundaries in relationships, God’s plan for sex, dating and marriage.

Dealing with Suffering
Why do bad things happen to good people? God may not cause the pain we experience in our lives, but God surely walks with us through our struggles. Transformation, hope, and grace are discussed.



Portraits of Jesus
An eye-opening discovery of the person of Jesus seen through the four unique gospel writers perspectives. Serves as a wonderful introduction to understanding scripture or to the way of discipleship.

The Desert Journey
Can be crafted to meet the needs of male spirituality or a Lenten evening of reflection. John reflects on his desert journey at Ghost Ranch with Fr. Richard Rohr.

Custom Presentations
Looking for something else? Feel free to CONTACT John today to discuss any custom presentation needs.



Retreats for:

  • Catechetical Leaders and Youth Ministers
  • Faculty and Administration
  • Peer Ministers
  • Confirmation Students
  • Men’s Groups


John Grossman as Ray

Parish Mission Themes

  • Jesus Came So That We Might Have Life
  • Journey of Healing and Compassion
  • Journey into the Paschal Mystery
  • Feeding the Hungers of Our Lives


John Grossman as St Paul

Past Parish Missions

  • 2000 St. Catherine of Sienna, Dundee (Rockford Diocese)
  • 2001 Divine Savior, Downers Grove (Joliet Diocese)
  • 2002 St. John & St. Catherine, Mt. Carmel (Rockford Diocese)
  • 2002 St. John the Baptist, Savanna (Rockford Diocese)
  • 2003 St. Mary’s, Riverside (Chicago Diocese)
  • 2004 St. Francis DeSales, Lake Zurich (Chicago Diocese)
  • 2005 Our Lady of Humility, Beach Park (Chicago Diocese)
  • 2005 St. Alexander Parish, Villa Park (Joliet Diocese)
  • 2010 Resurrection Catholic Community, Wayne (Joliet Diocese)
  • 2010 Corpus Christi, Carol Stream (Joliet Diocese)
  • 2010 St. John the Baptist, Joliet (Joliet Diocese)
  • 2011 St. Joseph, Addison (Joliet Diocese)
  • 2011 St. John the Baptist, Winfield (Joliet Diocese)
  • 2011 St. Joseph, Manteno (Joliet Diocese)