Spirit Juice is proud to present a documentary on the incredible career and inspiring life of Gil Hodges, a baseball legend who was one of the greatest first basemen to play the game. He helped win world championships as a player for the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Los Angeles Dodgers, and also as manager of the 1969 New York “Miracle Mets.” But despite all his impressive baseball statistics, accolades, and humble example of leadership off the field, Gil Hodges is not enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

As the Catholic Church welcomes Pope Leo XIV as the new Holy Father, we at Spirit Juice take pride in sharing the same hometown as the new Pope. In this short film, Spirit Juice’s Rob Kaczmark takes you on an exclusive tour of some of the South Side Chicago locations that were most important in the young life of Robert Prevost—long before he would become Pope Leo XIV. Check out his childhood home, family parish, the high school where he taught, his favorite pizzeria, and more!

And Rob might even pop a wheelie on his bike in front of the Pope’s old house…

Most people know that priests are a vital part of the Catholic Church, but many don’t realize how much they do for their parish. This video tells the story of how Fr. Anthony Bus saved St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish from the brink of closure. A story of how he kept going forward in the name and grace of our Lady, the Virgin Mary, her Son, and ultimately God to restore the parish and turn it into a sanctuary despite all the struggles. It’s also the story of his journey in bringing peace and salvation to the people and bringing people to know God, to love God, and to serve God in the midst of all chaos in this difficult time in the world.