The Catholic Truth lay apostolate is encouraging all those interested to submit their prayer requests for inclusion in a Christmas Novena of Masses. The Masses will be said at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Intentions can be submitted by visiting the Catholic Truth website (www.thecatholictruth.info) and entering the requests on the home page. All submissions are completely anonymous and there is no obligation or fee.
Founder Gary Zimak states, “This Christmas, we wanted to do something for all of those people that are in need of prayer. It’s our gift to all of our brothers and sisters.” Zimak was inspired to make this offer after looking through some literature from the National Shrine. He thought it fitting to make the announcement on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. “I can’t think of a more appropriate day to extend this offer and a more appropriate place for the Masses to be said than the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception”, says Zimak. “The motto of our apostolate is Ad Jesum Per Mariam (To Jesus Through Mary) and we completely trust in her intercessory power.”
The intentions will be forwarded to the National Shrine in time for the Christmas Novena. Even though the Catholic Truth is not accepting donations for these Masses, they encourage everyone to visit the website of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (www.nationalshrine.com) and make a donation if possible.
The Catholic Truth lay apostolate was founded to help Catholics learn more about their Faith. Their services are provided totally free of charge over the Internet. A daily blog, monthly newsletter and their 10-step plan to bring you closer to Christ are all accessible from their website (www.thecatholictruth.info). They can also be reached via email at thecatholictruth@yahoo.com.
Audio Bible Ministry Shares "The Christmas Story"
This exciting announcement is part of “The Christmas Story,” a free Audio Bible program about the birth of Jesus Christ.
“The Christmas Story” is an audio drama, word-for-word reading from the New Testament books Matthew and Luke and is produced by Faith Comes By Hearing, the world’s foremost Audio Bible ministry. This realistic audio recording was produced using multiple character voices, musical backgrounds and sound effects.
You can get this free holiday program:
• By downloading or listening free from www.FaithComesByHearing.com. (Available in .mp3 or .WAV file formats)
• By texting “CHRISTMAS” to 80672.
• At the iTunes store.
Faith Comes By Hearing produced this short, family-friendly program, which runs about 12 minutes, to help people engage in the Bible this holiday season and hear the Christmas story in a dramatic, audio format.
“This is part of the greatest story ever told,” said Jon D. Wilke, organizational spokesperson. “Everyday we need to engage in the Bible through reading or listening, and this is the time of the year we need to remember and give thanks for God’s greatest gift to humanity.”
“Gathering around and listening to this Bible story is an easy, yet powerful way to share God’s love with your family and start a memorable Christmas tradition,” he said.
Founded in 1972 as a non-profit ministry, Faith Comes By Hearing records and uses Audio Bible programs to reach Americans as well as the world’s poor and illiterate with God’s Word.
“The Christmas Story” is an audio drama, word-for-word reading from the New Testament books Matthew and Luke and is produced by Faith Comes By Hearing, the world’s foremost Audio Bible ministry. This realistic audio recording was produced using multiple character voices, musical backgrounds and sound effects.
You can get this free holiday program:
• By downloading or listening free from www.FaithComesByHearing.com. (Available in .mp3 or .WAV file formats)
• By texting “CHRISTMAS” to 80672.
• At the iTunes store.
Faith Comes By Hearing produced this short, family-friendly program, which runs about 12 minutes, to help people engage in the Bible this holiday season and hear the Christmas story in a dramatic, audio format.
“This is part of the greatest story ever told,” said Jon D. Wilke, organizational spokesperson. “Everyday we need to engage in the Bible through reading or listening, and this is the time of the year we need to remember and give thanks for God’s greatest gift to humanity.”
“Gathering around and listening to this Bible story is an easy, yet powerful way to share God’s love with your family and start a memorable Christmas tradition,” he said.
Founded in 1972 as a non-profit ministry, Faith Comes By Hearing records and uses Audio Bible programs to reach Americans as well as the world’s poor and illiterate with God’s Word.
CatholicTV: How to Keep Advent in Your Heart
CatholicTV’s talk show “This is the Day” will feature Father Paul Turner, a priest from Missouri this Friday, December 5th. He will discuss Advent themes from scripture as well as how we can celebrate the entire Advent season. Father Turner is the pastor of St. Munchin parish-St. Aloysius parish in Cameron, Missouri. More information about Father Turner may be found on his website: www.PaulTurner.org
Also featured on the show will be Heather King, author of the book Redeemed. Ms. King writes candidly about how challenging and rewarding it can be to live out the faith as an American woman. In her interview, she speaks openly about her many struggles including difficulties with alcohol abuse and even abortion. She talks about how she stays centered on God and open to his help despite being a sinner. She mentions her unique idea that addiction is a sign of spiritual thirst which addictions aim to quench but cannot. Additional references about Heather’s writings and faith journey is available on her website: http://heather-king.com/
You can see Heather’s interview as well as Father Paul Turner’s at www.CatholicTV.com. The interview is on live at 10:30AM Eastern and rebroadcast at 8PM on Friday, December 5th. The interview will be available in the video archives at http://www.CatholicTV.com.
Friday's “This Is The Day” is rebroadcast throughout the weekend (Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 6:30 p.m.). A new live show airs Tuesday at 10:30AM. The show can also be seen on demand at www.CatholicTV.com or downloaded via iTunes and SQPN. The hosts discuss various topics of the week and respond to viewer mail (you may email the show at thisistheday@CatholicTV.org.
Also featured on the show will be Heather King, author of the book Redeemed. Ms. King writes candidly about how challenging and rewarding it can be to live out the faith as an American woman. In her interview, she speaks openly about her many struggles including difficulties with alcohol abuse and even abortion. She talks about how she stays centered on God and open to his help despite being a sinner. She mentions her unique idea that addiction is a sign of spiritual thirst which addictions aim to quench but cannot. Additional references about Heather’s writings and faith journey is available on her website: http://heather-king.com/
You can see Heather’s interview as well as Father Paul Turner’s at www.CatholicTV.com. The interview is on live at 10:30AM Eastern and rebroadcast at 8PM on Friday, December 5th. The interview will be available in the video archives at http://www.CatholicTV.com.
Friday's “This Is The Day” is rebroadcast throughout the weekend (Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 6:30 p.m.). A new live show airs Tuesday at 10:30AM. The show can also be seen on demand at www.CatholicTV.com or downloaded via iTunes and SQPN. The hosts discuss various topics of the week and respond to viewer mail (you may email the show at thisistheday@CatholicTV.org.
Flocknote.com: Catholic Leaders Go Web 2.0
A new Catholic website was launched this month, providing diocesan, parish and lay organization leaders with an innovative way to share information with their groups.
On Flocknote.com, Catholic leaders can create “feeds” for every group that they lead. Group members are then invited to subscribe to feeds of interest and choose to receive notes by email, text message, Facebook – or on the website itself.
Up until now, many Catholic groups have used email mailing lists and church bulletins to communicate with interested members.
“The power of this site is that it aligns perfectly with the structure of The Church,” says Matt Warner, Flocknote creator, “Never before has it been easier for bishops to communicate with their entire diocese, pastors to share info with their entire parish – and parishioners to plug into their parish community.”
Flocknote is attracting more than Church leaders. Catholic musicians, bloggers, speakers and other laymen have also found the site to be instrumental in sharing their ministry.
Not to be confused as just another social networking site, Flocknote had created a unique niche, serving as both a high-tech mailing list – and a supplement to popular sites like Facebook.
“At the end of the day,” Warner continued, “people truly want to be plugged in to their Catholic community – we just don’t always have the time to do it. Flocknote changes that. Now everyone can get the information they need in the most convenient way possible.”
On Flocknote.com, Catholic leaders can create “feeds” for every group that they lead. Group members are then invited to subscribe to feeds of interest and choose to receive notes by email, text message, Facebook – or on the website itself.
Up until now, many Catholic groups have used email mailing lists and church bulletins to communicate with interested members.
“The power of this site is that it aligns perfectly with the structure of The Church,” says Matt Warner, Flocknote creator, “Never before has it been easier for bishops to communicate with their entire diocese, pastors to share info with their entire parish – and parishioners to plug into their parish community.”
Flocknote is attracting more than Church leaders. Catholic musicians, bloggers, speakers and other laymen have also found the site to be instrumental in sharing their ministry.
Not to be confused as just another social networking site, Flocknote had created a unique niche, serving as both a high-tech mailing list – and a supplement to popular sites like Facebook.
“At the end of the day,” Warner continued, “people truly want to be plugged in to their Catholic community – we just don’t always have the time to do it. Flocknote changes that. Now everyone can get the information they need in the most convenient way possible.”
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