Sweet Tweets for 3/15/14 — The Anniversary Edition

Thank you to John Clem for making this weekly feature possible!

• Papal Tweet:  Please pray for me. (Pope Francis, March 13th 1 Year Annniversary)
• Pope Francis invited to address a joint session of Congress (The Washington Post) http://ow.ly/uzChK 
• The Rev. Jim Martin muses over merging Jesus’s spiritual and historical personas – The Washington Post http://ow.ly/unolO 
• Pope chooses global leadership for Vatican economic office :: Catholic News Agency (CNA) http://ow.ly/unOXG 
• Audio: Catholic Elements — International Women’s Day – achievement & equality examples of female Catholic scientists http://ow.ly/unP6B 
• Let’s Hear It For The Nuns! 7 Stories To Kick Off Inaugural National Catholic Sisters Week | Christina Capecchi http://ow.ly/unVUf 
• Celebrating Nuns: Sister Miriam Ryan and her vocation as a Little Sister of the Poor (Archdiocese of St. Louis) http://youtu.be/Bgu0uInXLgY 
• Ten Tips for the Best Lent (Fr. Ed Broom) http://ow.ly/unX0q 
• My Side of the Confessional: What Is It Like for a Priest? – http://LifeTeen.com  for Catholic Youth http://ow.ly/unXjb 
• Video: Happy – Boston College (their version of the Pharrell Williams song) http://youtu.be/4_8I_w5v18I 
• Are Catholics Super‑Friends? The problem with parish life |Blogs | http://NCRegister.com  http://ow.ly/uoiE8 
• Fr. James Martin’s Book on Jesus a Great Read | Dating God http://ow.ly/uoQwl 
• Video: Top Ten Things to Know About Jesus (Fr. Jim Martin, S.J.) http://youtu.be/KtqML_6_cTM 
• Inspirational Video: Birds on a wire photographed and put to music — You’ll Be Amazed! (God Vine) http://ow.ly/uoUdR 
• Catholic Bloggers Network: Keep LOVE in Lent 2014 http://ow.ly/uoUIW 
• Prayer Suggestion for Lent: Pray the “Universal Prayer” in Slow Motion « Archdiocese of Washington http://ow.ly/upftY 
• Video: Lent Day 6 – Five Simple Ways to Deepen Your Prayer Life (Fr. Robert Barron – Word On Fire) http://ow.ly/uq1OZ 
• The Music of Glass Hammer: An Appreciation | Catholic World Report – Global Church news and views http://ow.ly/uq3s7 
• Graphic & Article to Share: 10 indicators that Pope Francis has changed your life (OSV) http://ow.ly/i/4QExN  http://ow.ly/uqvZM 
• South Korean Cardinal welcomes visit of Pope Francis to his homeland & Asian Youth Day Aug 14-18 (Vatican Radio) http://ow.ly/uqz8t 
• NEWS: Kidnapped nuns returned in Syria (CNS) http://youtu.be/BqEfmX-hmSQ 
• USCCB Launches Multicultural Parish Resource, Best Practices for ‘Shared Parishes’ http://ow.ly/urx0T 
• Catholic News Agency (CNA) now on Instagram http://ow.ly/urA72 
• Orthodox churches to hold first ecumenical council in 1,200 years—(Deacon Greg Kandra – Patheos) http://ow.ly/us119 
• Cardinal Dolan Talks Ukraine – (Meet the Press – NBC http://News.com ) http://ow.ly/us1IZ 
• Unburned letters of JPII reveal richness of Trinity :: Catholic News Agency (CNA) http://ow.ly/usSAf 
• NEW website about Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil — Arms wide open (BBC) http://ow.ly/utaVK 
• Is fracking the answer to our energy crisis? | http://USCatholic.org  http://ow.ly/uu340 
• Podcast: The Break with Fr. Roderick — Decluttering, Going Vegan, the New Annie and Mission Impossible (SQPN) http://ow.ly/uuBMB 
• Please join national prayer services for Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath Weekend | March 13-16, 2014 (Faiths United) http://ow.ly/uvj5c 
• Spending Lent with Mary (Sarah Reinhard – Catholic Exchange) http://ow.ly/uvkel 
• Documentary: Spes Nostra — Following the lives of 8 seminarians at Mount St. Mary’s in Emmitsburg, Maryland http://youtu.be/P37hPHPK1Tw 
• The Narrow Path – Daily Inspiration from Matthew Kelly (Dymamic Catholic) http://ow.ly/uvy79 
• Jesus the Bridegroom: An Interview with Dr. Brant Pitre (Video) – http://BrandonVogt.com  : http:/  http://ow.ly/uwmfI 
• Catholicism Sweepstakes – trips to Rome & Paris + DVD series giveaway (from Word on Fire & Image Books) Elizabeth Scalia http://ow.ly/uwo2w 
• Happy 25th Anniversary of the World Wide Web — Inventor of World Wide Web seeks digital bill of rights (USA Today) http://ow.ly/uwoAo 
• Graphic to Share: “To Be Saints is not a Privilege for the Few, but a Vocation for Everyone” (Pope Francis) – WOF http://ow.ly/i/4SuFr 
• Franciscans Launch Kickstarter Restoration Project In Italy To Honor Patron Saint Francis http://ow.ly/uwwxx 
• MyCatholicVoice | Ministry & Technology: The Perfect Match » Elaine Menardi — http://ow.ly/uxawl 
• The Pope’s Ladies – Aleteia http://ow.ly/uxcBs 
• Crowdsource funding for The Way of Saint James – Documentary (Catholics in Action) http://ow.ly/uxRNe 
• What is a Symbolon? http://youtu.be/KK6-J9uTKdU  NEW Adult Formation & RCIA Program (Ignatius Press) http://ow.ly/uyCN1 
• NEW Movie: Mary of Nazareth (Carmel Communications & Ignatius Press) http://ow.ly/uyG6I 
• BREAKING: New Hampshire House Votes to Repeal Capital Punishment (20 down 30 to go!) http://ow.ly/uzwER 
• Pope Francis to Hold First Official Audience With the Blind, Deaf | Daily News | http://NCRegister.com  http://ow.ly/uzyqZ 
• March Madness? Better! — Pope Francis Madness: Round 1 – Busted Halo http://ow.ly/uyujf 
• NEW : See God’s Creation of Colorado River — Google Maps launches ‘river view’ of Grand Canyon http://ow.ly/uygWo 
• Video: Fr.Stephen Alcott, O.P., talks about Catholic Student Ministry at the University of Virginia http://youtu.be/nk-NJKyZKfs 
• Video: The Gospel in Four Minutes (PipelineGeneration) http://youtu.be/K48-Li7lIfA 
• Miracle Machine Turns Water into Wine | Oddity Central (bet Jesus’ wine tastes better!) http://ow.ly/utvmJ 
• Graphic for sharing: The Original Selfie (Catholic Memes) http://ow.ly/i/4SsMQ 
• Satire: The Caffeinated Bible — Annoyed Edition http://youtu.be/sm0Fey9R6-E 
• St. Patrick’s Day on Monday | Seasonal Feature | American Catholic http://ow.ly/uAkIG 
• Hundreds flock to sleepy Belgian town to see ‘glowing’ statue of the Virgin Mary | Mail Online http://ow.ly/uADPu 
• Spokeswoman for USCCB president leaves after less than one year http://ow.ly/uAFAr 
• CRS Rice Bowl’s Global Kitchen with Fr. Leo Patalinghug – Grace Before Meals http://ow.ly/uBqp3 
• Teach your children well: The Pope Francis guide to education | CNS Blog http://ow.ly/uC12t 
• Irish bishops focus on migrants for St Patrick’s Day (Vatican Radio) http://ow.ly/uCksp 

Looking back over the last year and celebrating the First Anniversary of Pope Francis’ Papacy:

• Happy First Anniversary to Pope Francis — Vatican Album of photos & quotes looking back over the past year http://ow.ly/uxS2e 
• At one-year mark, surprise but no buyer’s remorse for Pope Francis – World – The Boston Globe (John Allen) http://ow.ly/uvhqK 
• Video: The Pope Francis effect in one year (CNS) http://youtu.be/mgprfftE4QM 
• Vatican Television releases never-before-seen footage of Pope Francis’ election (Rome Reports) http://ow.ly/uviff 
• Video: Pope’s 1st Anniversary: Argentines proud of Pope Francis (CNS) http://youtu.be/fBUXmaf2lUA 
• Video: Pope Francis: Still a Jesuit (Fr. Jim Martin, S.J.) http://youtu.be/7nTePyD1TWI 
• A pope for my generation :: Catholic News Agency – Elise Italiano (CNA) http://ow.ly/uzyIw  http://ow.ly/i/4TsJF 
• Video: Pope Francis’ first year: comments from many lay and religious (CNS) http://youtu.be/ECPnEx8q5oI 

John Clem is the Director and Media Minister at Catholic Web Services (http://catholicws.com/). John is currently in formation to join the Secular Franciscan Order, and loves to share his talents in faith, technology, and journalism in service to the church.  John also writes a blog entitled Call To Holiness  (http://www.calltoholiness.us/). Follow John on Twitter at @Catholicwebs, on Facebook and at Google+.