If you’ve spent any time online in Catholic circles, you likely know Greg and Jennifer Willits of Rosary Army, The Catholics Next Door and New Evangelizers. When I ponder the “New Evangelization”, Greg and Jennifer are among the first faces who pop into my head. That’s likely because they were my first real “taste” of using New Media technologies to share the faith. Long before I was a podcaster myself, and before I even knew the term “New Evangelization”, I... Read more
From Catholic News Service, a poignant retelling of Mother Dolores’ own words on the passing of Elvis: video link For more, be sure to check out Mother Dolores Hart’s book The Ear of the Heart. A question for you: Are you more partial to early or later Elvis Presley movies and music? Read more
Perhaps you remember hearing the Woody Guthrie song “Plane Wreck at Los Gatos“. In fitting style, it recounts the stories of twenty eight migrant workers who perished in a plane crash and were anonymously buried. All too late — but finally — these lost souls will be remembered by name with a historic re-dedication and memorial Mass, presided over by Bishop Armando Ochoa of the Diocese of Fresno. Fresno’s own KNXT television has compiled a great resource that shares much... Read more
I’m pleased to share another great project being spearheaded by my CatholicMom.com friend and contributor Allison Gingras. Allison shared the following information on her plan to develop a new series of apps that will support each of us spiritually. She shares: Allison has taken her love for technology and faith to a whole new level with her newest project. Allison has launched a GoFundMe.com campaign to develop a Catholic Devotional App project entitled the “Words with Series”. Presently there are... Read more
It’s Friday, so maybe you’re not feeling the stress that you did on Monday, or even more so on Sunday night when you were anticipating Monday. But let’s face it, most of us struggle with stress in our lives. In today’s 24/7 world where being so wired also gives us seemingly less time than ever for spiritual pursuits, I’m grateful for a new resource on Kindle by John C. Connell. Catholics Have Courage – 40 Days to Beating Stress, God’s Way... Read more
How is it already Friday? In my personal life this week, I had a wonderful retreat with our parish staff on Wednesday and then a “mini-retreat” with yesterday’s celebration and Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The web was overflowing with goodness too, with much to take in and learn from. Thanks to John Clem, the Director and Media Minister at Catholic Web Services (http://catholicws.com/), we’ve got a full recap of all of this week’s most important... Read more
On January 8th, 2013 a little piece of our world was turned upside down. I remember the day, mundane at its start, flipping on end when I received news from my online friend Cassandra Poppe’s family. Cassandra’s small four-year-old son Fulton had been badly burned in an accident at their home. They were requesting urgent prayers as little Fulton’s life hung in the balance. I remember posting to Facebook that afternoon, requesting prayers. Although I’ve never had the pleasure of... Read more
Can you take another “feel good” sports story today? I hope so! Please take a few moments and watch this Catholic News Service video on the wonderful partnership between the Pittsburgh Steelers football organization and St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. In the piece, you’ll hear two priests speak to the role that the campus and it’s spiritual environment plays in welcoming the team each year for annual training camp. It’s also great to hear one of the coaches, himself... Read more
I haven’t yet read The Life and Legacy of Pope John Paul II, but the author of this Kindle book wrote to inform me that the book is being offered free of charge today through Thursday on Amazon. Here’s an overview of the book: On July 5, Pope Francis approved John Paul for sainthood, saying that Pope John XXIII and John Paul II will be canonized together. The date has not yet been established, although December 8, the Feast of... Read more
New out this morning at News.va is an outstanding article on Pope Francis’ meeting this morning with members of the Italian and Argentinian national football squads. Definitely click through and read the full version of the article, which includes the Holy Father’s remarks in their entirety. Coaches at any level would do well to share this talk with their players, particularly Pope Francis’ remarks to the athletes: Dear players, you are very popular: the people watch you both on and off... Read more
Lisa Hendey
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