Kultur is proud to announce the release of two magnificent new inspirational DVDs! Easter in Art and 500 Years of St. Peter’s celebrate Christianity in art and history.
Easter In Art
In a three-part series, Tim Marlow explores the Easter story as depicted in art, from the time of the early Christians to the present day. Shot on location in Jerusalem and throughout Europe, the series explores the different ways artists have depicted the Easter story through the ages.
500 Years of St. Peter’s
April 18, 1506 saw the beginning of the end for the 1200-year-old St. Peter's Basilica on the Vatican Hill in Rome. For on this day, under the supervision of chief architect Donato Bramante, the foundation stone was laid for a new St. Peter's Cathedral. Like a huge precious shell, the dome envelops the humble tomb, buried within its depths, of the Apostle Peter, appointed by Jesus to bear responsibility for the Christian faith. This documentary describes the history of the Basilica and the architects who helped design this world-famous center of the Roman Catholic Church.
International 40 Days for Life Campaign
More than 130 cities in the United States and Canada - as well as locations in Australia and Northern Ireland, which are participating for the first time - are kicking off a 40-day campaign seeking an end to abortion. 40 Days for Life begins tomorrow and runs through April 5.
40 Days for Life, which coincides with the start of the Christian season of Lent, is an intensive 40-day program of prayer and fasting, community outreach, and constant vigil outside abortion facilities, Planned Parenthood offices and other public locations. The communities taking part in these simultaneous campaigns are listed online at http://40daysforlife.com/location.cfm.
"The economy is weak and the political landscape is challenging," said Shawn Carney, spring campaign director for 40 Days for Life, "but people recognize they can make a life-saving difference by going to pray outside the places where women and children are at risk - abortion facilities in their local towns. Prayer and peaceful action works, and as a result, record numbers of people are joining 40 Days for Life. With 130-plus cities, that's more than double the number that took part in the spring of 2008."
This is the fourth coordinated, simultaneous 40 Days for Life campaign. Thus far, more than 175,000 people in 204 cities have participated. Three abortion facilities have shut their doors following 40 Days for Life events; thirteen employees have left the abortion business, and 1,128 babies have been saved from abortion through the prayerful presence of people peacefully standing outside the clinics.
"This is clearly making an impact when it comes to showing people, on a city-by-city basis, the negative impact that abortion has on their communities," said Carney. "Many people think about abortion in abstract terms. But 40 Days for Life shows that abortion is real, it's in their neighborhoods, and it has devastating results - not only for the babies, but for mothers, fathers and many others."
Men and women with abortion experiences have sought healing because of the 40 Days for Life activities. "We know of many people who were involved in abortions years ago who have come to see that their 'choice' was a poor one," said Carney. "We've been able to connect them with groups who specifically minister to those with post-abortion issues. Those ministries help these people find healing and get their lives back in order. This is yet another blessing seen through 40 Days for Life.
"To focus on the United States for a moment," he added, "the 2008 election results do not show that America is pro-choice. Not at all. America is increasingly pro-life. All the momentum is on the side of life. People do indeed want change - and the change that people are praying and fasting for is an end to the culture of death and the establishment of a culture of life. We believe - we know - that this is a change that will happen. We can't say when, but it will happen."
40 Days for Life, which coincides with the start of the Christian season of Lent, is an intensive 40-day program of prayer and fasting, community outreach, and constant vigil outside abortion facilities, Planned Parenthood offices and other public locations. The communities taking part in these simultaneous campaigns are listed online at http://40daysforlife.com/location.cfm.
"The economy is weak and the political landscape is challenging," said Shawn Carney, spring campaign director for 40 Days for Life, "but people recognize they can make a life-saving difference by going to pray outside the places where women and children are at risk - abortion facilities in their local towns. Prayer and peaceful action works, and as a result, record numbers of people are joining 40 Days for Life. With 130-plus cities, that's more than double the number that took part in the spring of 2008."
This is the fourth coordinated, simultaneous 40 Days for Life campaign. Thus far, more than 175,000 people in 204 cities have participated. Three abortion facilities have shut their doors following 40 Days for Life events; thirteen employees have left the abortion business, and 1,128 babies have been saved from abortion through the prayerful presence of people peacefully standing outside the clinics.
"This is clearly making an impact when it comes to showing people, on a city-by-city basis, the negative impact that abortion has on their communities," said Carney. "Many people think about abortion in abstract terms. But 40 Days for Life shows that abortion is real, it's in their neighborhoods, and it has devastating results - not only for the babies, but for mothers, fathers and many others."
Men and women with abortion experiences have sought healing because of the 40 Days for Life activities. "We know of many people who were involved in abortions years ago who have come to see that their 'choice' was a poor one," said Carney. "We've been able to connect them with groups who specifically minister to those with post-abortion issues. Those ministries help these people find healing and get their lives back in order. This is yet another blessing seen through 40 Days for Life.
"To focus on the United States for a moment," he added, "the 2008 election results do not show that America is pro-choice. Not at all. America is increasingly pro-life. All the momentum is on the side of life. People do indeed want change - and the change that people are praying and fasting for is an end to the culture of death and the establishment of a culture of life. We believe - we know - that this is a change that will happen. We can't say when, but it will happen."
Catholic World Mission Developing Wider Internet Presence
Catholic World Mission has been working over the past few months to develop a greater internet presence. As a tool for evangelization, the internet is one of the fastest growing technological advances of our day, and CWM is aiming to take advantage of that fact.
Following in the footsteps of the Holy Father who now has his own channel on You Tube, Catholic World Mission is happy to announce a recent web site upgrade to our site: www.catholicworldmission.org. With these new changes, we will be better able to give you more timely information regarding our projects and programs as we continue to serve the poor around the world and share the saving message of Christ at the same time.
Phase I web site upgrades include:
Maps showing the regions around the world where we are actively working
Summaries of core programs and current on-going projects
Progress reports to track each project individually
More critical enhancements to create a more interactive environment on the web
CWM has also expanded our web presence by developing a new fan page on the social networking site, Facebook. We will also soon be seen on Catholic Online and Catholic Exchange. Finally, our HELPING HANDS Medical Missions can also be seen via this You Tube Channel.
Following in the footsteps of the Holy Father who now has his own channel on You Tube, Catholic World Mission is happy to announce a recent web site upgrade to our site: www.catholicworldmission.org. With these new changes, we will be better able to give you more timely information regarding our projects and programs as we continue to serve the poor around the world and share the saving message of Christ at the same time.
Phase I web site upgrades include:
Maps showing the regions around the world where we are actively working
Summaries of core programs and current on-going projects
Progress reports to track each project individually
More critical enhancements to create a more interactive environment on the web
CWM has also expanded our web presence by developing a new fan page on the social networking site, Facebook. We will also soon be seen on Catholic Online and Catholic Exchange. Finally, our HELPING HANDS Medical Missions can also be seen via this You Tube Channel.
CatholicsComeHome.org Ads during Lent
Corpus Christi will participate as a regional media market for the Catholics Come Home.org television outreach, beginning Monday February 23, and airing through the six weeks of Lent, leading up to Easter Sunday.
CatholicsComeHome.org is a successful initiative of Catholics Come Home, Inc. (a 501(C)3 not for profit, independent charity), designed to invite inactive Catholics and others searching for a faith home to the Catholic faith, through television commercials and an informational website. Beginning Feb 23rd, Catholics Come Home, Inc., will air approximately 2,500 television commercials on local and cable networks, in both English and Spanish. These commercials will be seen on all major network affiliates and many cable outlets. The list includes: KIII (ABC), KRIS (NBC), KZTV (CBS), KORO (Univision) and Time Warner Cable Media.
The commercials lead viewers to the interactive CatholicsComeHome.org web sites, found at www.catholicscomehome.org and www.catolicosregresen.org According to Catholics Come Home’s president and founder, Tom Peterson, “The web site provides answers to questions about Church teachings, and why strong faith in God is important in today’s busy and confusing world. The site also offers an overview of the faith, with additional resources and a local parish finder.” When these ads aired in the Diocese of Phoenix, nearly 6,500 inactive Catholics and potential converts found their way home to the Catholic Church. Most returnees say they didn’t have a reason for leaving. About 90% say that they just drifted away due to distractions in life. Those who returned found it easy and comforting, and say that they are glad to be “home.”
CatholicsComeHome.org is partnering with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Corpus Christi on this welcoming initiative. With the assistance of pastors and catechetical leaders, the diocese hopes to leverage existing programs other resources to help parishes respond to those who seek to return to the Catholic faith. The Most Rev. Edmond Carmody, Bishop of Corpus Christi, has fully endorsed the efforts of this new initiative.
“Many people have unfortunately been overwhelmed by a busy culture. We need to let them know that they are missed, welcome them back, and show them that the Catholic Church is their home, their extended family,” noted Peterson. “Catholics Come Home.org (and CatolicosRegresen.org) invite people searching for meaning in their lives, to learn more about their family in faith: a Church filled with beauty, miracles, heroes, history, love, and peace. Catholics Come Home hopes that web visitors will not shy away from a careful examination of the Biblical and historical facts presented, and that people will sincerely consider that there may be much more to the case for Jesus Christ and Catholicism than they may have ever realized.”
Catholics Come Home.org in an independent non-profit charity, started by a number of Catholic families and individuals, and is not directly affiliated with, nor funded by the Diocese of Corpus Christi or the Vatican. Some of its founders and supporters recently returned to the Catholic faith and want to share their positive experiences with others. Many never left the Church, but recently grew to understand and appreciate their Catholic faith more deeply. All feel part of a big Catholic family, who sincerely hope others will also find more peace, real answers, and true happiness through the gift of faith.
The Catholic faith is the largest single Christian family in the United States (and the world), accounting for 25% of the U.S. population, and a growth rate of 11% in the past decade. The Catholic Church continues to be a vibrant and growing family, but misses those members who have not been to Mass lately.
Sixteen other Archdiocese and Diocese across the United States have plans to launch CatholicComeHome.org television and web campaigns in 2009.
CatholicsComeHome.org is a successful initiative of Catholics Come Home, Inc. (a 501(C)3 not for profit, independent charity), designed to invite inactive Catholics and others searching for a faith home to the Catholic faith, through television commercials and an informational website. Beginning Feb 23rd, Catholics Come Home, Inc., will air approximately 2,500 television commercials on local and cable networks, in both English and Spanish. These commercials will be seen on all major network affiliates and many cable outlets. The list includes: KIII (ABC), KRIS (NBC), KZTV (CBS), KORO (Univision) and Time Warner Cable Media.
The commercials lead viewers to the interactive CatholicsComeHome.org web sites, found at www.catholicscomehome.org and www.catolicosregresen.org According to Catholics Come Home’s president and founder, Tom Peterson, “The web site provides answers to questions about Church teachings, and why strong faith in God is important in today’s busy and confusing world. The site also offers an overview of the faith, with additional resources and a local parish finder.” When these ads aired in the Diocese of Phoenix, nearly 6,500 inactive Catholics and potential converts found their way home to the Catholic Church. Most returnees say they didn’t have a reason for leaving. About 90% say that they just drifted away due to distractions in life. Those who returned found it easy and comforting, and say that they are glad to be “home.”
CatholicsComeHome.org is partnering with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Corpus Christi on this welcoming initiative. With the assistance of pastors and catechetical leaders, the diocese hopes to leverage existing programs other resources to help parishes respond to those who seek to return to the Catholic faith. The Most Rev. Edmond Carmody, Bishop of Corpus Christi, has fully endorsed the efforts of this new initiative.
“Many people have unfortunately been overwhelmed by a busy culture. We need to let them know that they are missed, welcome them back, and show them that the Catholic Church is their home, their extended family,” noted Peterson. “Catholics Come Home.org (and CatolicosRegresen.org) invite people searching for meaning in their lives, to learn more about their family in faith: a Church filled with beauty, miracles, heroes, history, love, and peace. Catholics Come Home hopes that web visitors will not shy away from a careful examination of the Biblical and historical facts presented, and that people will sincerely consider that there may be much more to the case for Jesus Christ and Catholicism than they may have ever realized.”
Catholics Come Home.org in an independent non-profit charity, started by a number of Catholic families and individuals, and is not directly affiliated with, nor funded by the Diocese of Corpus Christi or the Vatican. Some of its founders and supporters recently returned to the Catholic faith and want to share their positive experiences with others. Many never left the Church, but recently grew to understand and appreciate their Catholic faith more deeply. All feel part of a big Catholic family, who sincerely hope others will also find more peace, real answers, and true happiness through the gift of faith.
The Catholic faith is the largest single Christian family in the United States (and the world), accounting for 25% of the U.S. population, and a growth rate of 11% in the past decade. The Catholic Church continues to be a vibrant and growing family, but misses those members who have not been to Mass lately.
Sixteen other Archdiocese and Diocese across the United States have plans to launch CatholicComeHome.org television and web campaigns in 2009.
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