I’m happy to share the recording of this week’s episode of the all new “Catholic Moments”, which is now airing as a bi-weekly radio program on Radio Maria USA. In this episode, we were honored to feature the work of Paulina Cerrilla and Anthony Sands, the creative forces behind the wonderful short film Family Dinner. Listen: Listen here or visit RadioMariaUSA.com to listen Paulina Cerrilla Paulina Cerrilla was on season 3 of NBC’s “The Voice” in 2012 and was in... Read more
From the Pontifical Council for Social Communications comes an offer for all of us to participate in the May 17 World Communications Day in a special way: Vatican City (PCCS) – Communicating the Family: A Privileged Place of Encounter with the Gift of Love is the theme chosen by Pope Francis for the2015 World Communications Day to be celebrated on 17 May, the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. As in previous years, the Pontifical Council for Social Communications (PCCS) is encouraging everyone around... Read more
I was happy to see this weekend that Mark Zuckerberg posted about the activation of Facebook’s “Safety Check” feature following the earthquake in Nepal: This morning we activated Safety Check for people affected by the earthquake in Nepal. It’s a simple way to let family… Posted by Mark Zuckerberg on Saturday, April 25, 2015 In my mind, this shows the efficacy of a tool like Facebook to serve users with information that is useful. In this instance, only one of... Read more
As news comes out this morning about the 7.9 earthquake in Nepal today, I ask you to join me in praying for the families impacted by this tragedy and for the aid workers who are rushing to provide relief. Catholic Relief Services has provided this prayer: Loving God, We pray for all those affected by the earthquake in Nepal as we offer the words of the psalmist, “Be strong and take heart, all who hope in the Lord” (Psalm 31:25).... Read more
I’m grateful to my friend John Clem, O.F.S. for this week’s Top Catholic Tweets: Today, I have a feeling similar to waking up from a long, long nap. As I type this, I’m sitting in a high rise in Chicago. Yesterday at this time, I was riding on a Greyhound bus through rural Mississippi, en route to the Amtrak station in Jackson. The trip will be fodder for an upcoming blog post. I’ve been light on blogging the past... Read more
I apologize for the “radio silence” here at the blog. I’m on Day Five of sleeping at the hospital with my mom after her hip replacement surgery on Monday. Soon, I hope to have a post about all I’ve learned from this amazing week spent in her company and amidst so many compassionate health care workers. Until then, I’m very grateful for this week’s recap of all that I missed while spending this time with my hero, Mom. I’m grateful... Read more
I just spent the last hour watching as sneak peek of Sunday’s premier of the new N.B.C. drama A.D. The Bible Continues. Following on the heals of their massive hit The Bible, Executive Producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett again combine forces to bring new dramatic life to timeless truths. A.D. debuts on Sunday and will air for twelve weeks. After watching this first installment, I have the sense that for many of us this will become not only faith-oriented viewing,... Read more
I’m happy to share the recording of this week’s episode of the all new “Catholic Moments”, which is now airing as a bi-weekly radio program on Radio Maria USA. In this episode, we were honored to feature the work of Sr. Jane Dominic Laurel of the Nashville Dominicans and Msgr. Brian Bransfield. Listen: Listen here or visit RadioMariaUSA.com to listen Sr. Jane Dominic Laurel Founded in 1860, the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia in Nashville, Tennessee, live a contemplative-apostolic life... Read more
As I reflect back on the season of Lent this year, I marvel at the beautiful bounty the 40 days have reaped in my life this year. In the last week of January, I stood in the farm fields of Tanzania alongside men and women whose families are served by Catholic Relief Services‘ amazing Rice Bowl program. I had volunteered several months prior to bring Rice Bowl to my parish. Little could I have known when I took that step... Read more
From Zenit comes the report of Cardinal Nicols of Westminster offering words of encouragement on the Modern Slavery Act of 2015: “I welcome the Modern Slavery Act 2015 as the Bill receives Royal Assent today. While no Act can cover everything in the serious criminal activity of human trafficking and modern slavery, which abuses vulnerable people, the enhanced support and protection for victims is particularly to be welcomed. “Along with many others, the Catholic Church through the Bakhita Initiative and... Read more
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