Stunning Video Inspires Vocations
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Monday, August 31, 2009
“May God, who has begun this good work in you, now bring it to fulfillment.”
The latest from Grassroots Films:
HT: Deacon Greg
Priestly Goodness
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, August 11, 2009
I am blessed to know a lot of wonderfully holy priests, men who have answered the call to serve the Church and whose “yes” to Jesus draws us closer to Him.
When I think about these men, about the role each one plays in the life of our family, I am struck by how very similar—and totally different—each priest is.
What these men have in common, of course, is a love for the Church and all she has to offer... READ MORE
Incredible Priests Video Contest
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Saturday, June 20, 2009
Building the Priesthood
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Rebecca’s discussion of the upcoming Year of the Priest reminded me of an article I read in the National Catholic Register a few years ago.
In it, Register senior writer Tim Drake looked at a recent surge in vocations, and noted several dioceses that seem to be especially thriving. Of course, one of the reasons I remember the article so well is that my own diocese, The Diocese of Savannah, was featured... READ MORE
A Priest and A Puppet
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Saturday, May 09, 2009
On this week’s episode of the Catholic Moments Podcast (click here to listen or click on the player above), I share my conversation with Fr. Joseph Kempf, Pastor of Assumption Church in O’Fallon, MO and President of Gospel Values, Inc. Fr. Joe is the author of a wonderful book entitled My Sister Is Annoying
Chrism Mass in Rome
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Thursday, April 09, 2009
This morning in Rome the Holy Father celebrated the chrism mass.
His homily is a beautiful meditation on the meaning of priesthood and on the meaning of Christian sacrifice, generally.
I thought it would make a nice companion piece to Lisa’s lovely post thanking our priests for their service.
Something I love in Benedict’s preaching is that he’s not afraid to be personal. There’s almost always something... READ MORE
Thank You, Father!
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Wednesday, April 08, 2009
All around the world this week, Roman Catholic priests are working overtime to help their parishes and communities celebrate the liturgies of Holy Week, the Triduum, and Easter. Undoubtedly, this week is one of the busiest for these hardworking and devoted men who do such much to support our families in faith.
A few weeks ago, reader Therese came up with the following wonderful idea:
“Could Faith... READ MORE
Fishers of Men
an inspiring short film
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Monday, March 02, 2009
Here is a moving video intended to “renew priests’ sense of fulfillment in their vocation,” and to encourage those priests to invite young men to consider the priesthood. I’m posting it here in this forum for Catholic mothers not necessarily so that we encourage our sons to be open to this vocation (because I know we already do!), but perhaps to simply renew our sense of deep gratitude for the gift of our priests. (A bit long for Internet watching, at 18 minutes, but worth it.)
First Stop - Father!
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Friday, February 27, 2009
The Religious Education Congress officially begins today, so as you read this, I will be listening to a lecture by Mark Hart and dancing to Matt Maher’s lunchtime concert. But since Martha and I arrived on the scene early yesterday, we took an impromptu visit over to Seal Beach.
This quaint seaside village is a slice of the Orange County I remember from my youth. A walk on the pier and dinner at... READ MORE
Six Questions For The Pope
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Each summer the Holy Father meets with priests wherever he’s vacationing and takes their questions. I love these sessions because the Holy Father gives his answers off-the-cuff and we get a sense of his personality and what’s really on his heart. Here’s this year’s edition, given at Bressanone on the feast of the Transfiguration. (If you want more of the flavor of the event, you can watch a little... READ MORE
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