Catholic Google now Cathoogle

CATHOLIC GOOGLE, the highly acclaimed and the world's most popular Catholic Search Engine has just changed it's name to CATHOOGLE.

CATHOOGLE is the Catholic Google search engine striving to provide an easy to use resource to anyone wanting to learn more about Catholicism and provide a safer way for good Catholics to surf the web.

Cathoogle is powered by Google using "safe search" technology, it produces balanced results from all perspectives, from sites all over the Internet with more weighting to given to Catholic websites and sites containing content relating to Catholics and Catholicism. At the same time this search engine eliminates sites and web pages containing adult themed and explicit sexual content from web search results.

The search engine is still located at http://www.CatholicGoogle.comand can also be found at www.Cathoogle.com

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1962 Missale Romanum Released

Missale Romanum 1962 has been in preparation ever since Pope Benedict XVI released his new motu proprio 'Summorum Pontificum.'

The preferred altar missal amongst the American clergy, being the most user-friendly edition of the Missal for the Traditional Latin Mass, Benziger's classic standard edition is available once again thanks to the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius in Chicago.

This is the only reprinted Altar Missal available in complete conformity with the final revisions made by the Holy See in 1962 to the traditional Roman Missal.

So unlike the other “1962” altar missal being offered in the USA, this edition includes:

* St. Joseph's name in the Canon (added in November 1962),
* the Ad Libitum Prefaces (added in July 1962 and which includes the restored Advent preface),
* the Pro Aliquibus Locis Section specifically arranged for the dioceses of the United States per the 1962 liturgical calendar (added in December 1962)
* and the original imprimatur by Cardinal Francis Spellman.

More information on the Missal can be found at:

http://www.sanctamissa.org/en/missale-romanum-1962/

The Missals were completed the Feast of the Epiphany, January 6, 2009.

The 1962 Missale Romanum features a bonded red leather hardcover, gold-embossed, 1,290 pages, and measuring 83/8” x 11¼” and is approximately 2¾” thick.

Our poly-grosgrain colored ribbons finished with bows prevent fraying. The Missal's strong midi-braid leads bridges the ribbons to the spine and protects pages and life of ribbons.

The flexible bonded leather tabs are in red and black. The original quality black and red text are found throughout the Missal. The Missal has sturdy sewn binding and reinforced endsheet construction. It features non-acid missal-quality paper.

The gorgeous gold-gilded page edges are protected by a complimentary slip jacket for proper storage of this worthy investment.

The famed Benziger Brothers were one of America's premier printers to the Apostolic See before the Second Vatican Council. Benzinger Brother's in addition to their book publishing business, began the lithographing of religious pictures.

Their crisp and beautiful chromo-lithograph images in their 1962 Missale Romanum were some of their most superb work.

Now the Benzinger 1962 Missale Romanum is yours again today thanks to the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius and the Cantius Webstore.

Familycatechism.com: Free Access to Catholic Teaching

The Apostolate for Family Consecration is unveiling its Beta version of the www.familycatechism.com in Mexico City, during the 6th World Congress of Families from January 14-18.

Nearly 800 Catholic Bishops will be in attendance, as well one million Catholics from around the globe who focus on means and materials that strengthen Catholic families in their faith.

www.familycatechism.com is the fruit of over 20 years of writing, research, and filming of renowned Catholic teachers and apologists - in both the internet and catechetical worlds, this tool is unprecedented. A generation of labor is now ready to bear fruit on the Internet; anyone can access this tool for free across the entire globe."

Project Spokeswoman, Theresa Schmitz, states:

“This is the first web site of its kind in the world. The answer to every question in the Catholic Catechism is available in English and Spanish. But it is far more than short answers given in a sentence or two…

“The Online-Family Catechism is interactive; providing in-depth answers to the 304 questions of the Apostolate’s Family Catechism from hundreds of sources. Each question can be studied focusing on Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, historic Papal documents, Vatican II documents, and a massive TV library with over 15,000 video commentaries with leading Catholic theologians and experts like Francis Cardinal Arinze, Fr. Pablo Straub, Mother Teresa, Dr. Scott Hahn, and others.

“In addition, there are over 800 Theological Illustrations with captions that inspire meditation and vibrant discussions. The answers are searchable by topic, or by question number as listed in the Family Catechism book.

“The four pillars of the Catholic Catechism - the Creed, the Sacraments, Morality, and Prayer, are brought to life with this ‘living catechism.’ Whether used for family catechesis, school and parish catechesis, or academic research, this resource stands alone as a tool for the anxious parent, the hungry learner, or the casual seeker.

“We invite one and all to experience the beauty and depth of Catholic Truth at www.familycatechism.com.”

"Fireproof": Collector’s Edition DVD

The Special Collector’s Edition DVD of Fireproof, the highest-grossing Christian film after The Passion of Christ, hits stores January 27, 2009. Pre-sales to Christian and Catholic bookstores have begun for what is expected to be this year’s hottest item. Starring Kirk Cameron, Fireproof is the micro-budget movie from Sherwood Pictures in Albany, Georgia, that opened at number 4 in the nation and spent three weeks in the top 10—eight weeks in the top 13. Current box office sales total $31.5 million with the film still playing in 815 theaters this weekend. See www.FireprooftheMovie.com.

Fireproof, a film endorsed by Catholic leadership and organizations like World Wide Marriage Encounter, is the story of a fireman, Caleb Holt (Cameron), who rescues strangers but can’t save his own marriage. The Love Dare, a book/plot device in the movie, also is a book from Fireproof writers, directors, and producers Stephen and Alex Kendrick that has spent four weeks atop a New York Times’ bestseller list.

Now in time for Valentine’s Day and National Marriage Month, Catholic and other Christian bookstores across the nation will premier the exclusive Christian retail version—The Special Collector’s Edition—of “the movie that became a movement.” The DVD contains all bonus material plus 32-minutes of exclusive Christian Booksellers Association-only material: a movie-production video blog, bringing behind-the-scenes to life; “Fun with Mr. Rudolph” (Caleb Holt’s next door neighbor); additional firehouse commentary from Wayne (Caleb’s fellow fire fighter), and the Casting Crowns video of the movie’s hit song, Slow Fade (from the band’s gold-selling album: The Altar and The Door).

Couples, organizations, dioceses, pastors, churches, classes, groups, therapists and ministry leaders are lining up to spread the movie’s strengthening message wrapped in a great story.

“Fireproof is an excellent film that makes marriage commitment real and attainable with Christ’s grace,” says Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, Chairman of the Committee on Marriage and Family for the US Bishops Conference.

Fireproof is the third movie from Sherwood Pictures. Sherwood’s first film, Flywheel, in 2004, has sold 200,000-plus DVDs. Its second, Facing the Giants (2006) earned $10.1 million at the box office and has sold more than 1.6 million DVDs in 58 countries (14 languages). Fireproof also stars an all-volunteer cast of almost all first-time actors. It was co-written by brothers Alex Kendrick (director) and Stephen Kendrick (producer) and produced by a 1,200-member cast and crew.

Fireproof is dubbed in Spanish and has subtitles in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Korean, and Arabic. The movie’s total running time is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Bonus features on all DVDs (total running time, 1 hour and 18 minutes):
• Deleted scenes
• Fireproof’s Jokes and Pranks
• Fireproof Behind-the-Scenes
• Marriage Matters
• Wayne on Wayne
• Fireproof in 60
• Fireproof Discussion Guide Resources
• The Love Dare promo
• Commentary with Alex and Stephen Kendrick

Bonus features exclusive to CBA audiences (total running time, 32 minutes):
• Production Blog—behind-the-scenes movie-making
• Fun with Mr. Rudolph
• More Firehouse Commentary with Wayne
• Casting Crown’s hit music video Slow Fade

For more information and to download photos, go to: www.Fireproofthemovie.com. If you are interested in receiving a review copy of Fireproof on DVD or booking an interview, please contact Ashley Walker with The Maximus Group at 678-990-9032.

The Maximus Group specializes in connecting purpose-driven organizations and businesses with key media, grassroots and promotional outlets. The Maximus Group is a communications firm dedicated to serving causes, initiatives, apostolates, businesses, personalities, and organizations that have close connections and interest in the Catholic faith.

Nashville-based Provident Films, specializing in grassroots marketing, is a division of Provident Music Group and designed to produce and distribute faith-based films. Sony BMG Music Entertainment’s Provident Music Group is one of the world’s leading Christian music companies. Provident Music Group operates under the umbrella for Sony BMG Nashville.

Catholic Game Show Through Verizon

The Catholic game show “Wow:The CatholicTV Challenge” will be available as a free video-on-demand for Verizon FiOS customers starting the week of Tuesday, January 20th. CatholicTV is a nationally-broadcasted television station headquartered near Boston.

CatholicTV produces a children’s game show that teaches viewers about the Catholic faith. The show resembles the show Jeopardy!, yet has young contestants just like the show “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” WOW:The CatholicTV Challenge is hosted by Father Robert Reed, a priest of the Archdiocese of Boston and the Director of CatholicTV. Now in it’s fourth season, WOW has a new set and format. Contestants are 3rd graders and are asked open-ended questions. Father Reed gives a brief explanation of the answers and occasional commentary. The show erupts with laughter and shouts of “Wow!” when contestants answer questions correctly. Each show has a theme, called a “WUDABOUT” such as “The Sacraments” or “The 10 Commandments”. The winner of each show receives a prize.

Verizon Fios customers simply need to use their remote controls to click on “menu” then “on demand”, and then browse “free” selections in order to view the show.

“Wow!-The CatholicTV Challenge” is viewable on CatholicTV where available each week at the following times (Eastern): 6:30 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 1 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, 1 p.m. Fridays, 8 p.m. and midnight Saturdays, and 9 a.m. Sundays. The show is also streamed live (simultaneously) at www.CatholicTV.com. Archived episodes are also viewable at the website. Episodes can be seen full-screen and free of charge. CatholicTV is a non-profit corporation.

Holy Apostles College Radio Show

Sean Forrest, nationally known Catholic musician, speaker and graduate student at Holy Apostles College, has undertaken a new ministry. Beginning on Sunday, December 14th, and continuing weekly, Sean and his side-kick Louis Merosne will be hosting a radio show called: "The Rock Solid Show". The show airs from 10-11pm and can be heard via a link on Sean’s Movin’ With the Spirit Website at www.mwts.org. Geared toward young adults but really for anyone with questions, the show is a forum for exploring issues relevant to the Catholic faith. Future installments also hope to bring live entertainers and other guest speakers.

For answers to your Catholic questions, please call the show directly (10 pm EST on Sunday) at 1-877-766-3777 or send an email questions@rocksolidshow.com.

The Rock Solid Show: www.rocksolidshow.com
Movin’ With the Spirit official website: www.mwts.org
Haiti 300: www.haiti300.org

USCCB News: Entre Amigos

In response to requests for opinion pieces from the Latino perspective, the USCCB Office of Media Relations will offer “Entre Amigos,” a monthly column with a Latino flavor to run in English and Spanish around the 15th of each month. If you would like to receive this free-of-charge column, please e-mail mmunoz-visoso@usccb.org to be put on the Entre Amigos distribution list. We hope this service benefits not only your Spanish readers but also those interested in looking at Church news and events from a Hispanic perspective.

http://www.usccb.org

Father Bob Camuso: CatholicTV Interview

Father Bob Camuso, a priest from Seattle, Washington will appear on the CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day” on Tuesday, January 6th. Father Bob was once a high-paid advertising executive who left the Catholic Church for over 20 years and has since returned and become a priest.

CatholicTV is a nationally-broadcasted television station headquartered near Boston.

Father Bob was an art director who created million-dollar advertising campaigns for clients of some of the world's largest advertising agencies. He started his career working at Ogilvy & Mather in New York City under legendary advertising man David Ogilvy. Later, he co-founded his own ad agency in Seattle.

Right in the middle of his illustrious career, a friend invited Bob to church and he accepted. He came back to church again even though he felt uncomfortable going. Later, Father Bob was ordained a priest in 1992. In an interview with HeraldNet from Seattle, Father Bob said, “Looking back, I can say this is what I was meant to do, 100 percent."

Father Bob now hosts a radio talk show in addition to his other duties. He will discuss his radio show during his interview on CatholicTV. Paste this link into your browser in order to subscribe to Father Bob’s Podcast http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Podcast.php

Also featured on the show “This is the Day”, will be Sister Marla Marie Lucas, the foundress of a new Maronite order of Sisters, Maronite Servants of Christ the Light (MSCL). Sister Marla will talk about her permission to establish a new community of religious women to serve the Maronite Catholic Church in the United States (estimated 3 million members in U.S.). Maronites are members of one of the Syriac Eastern Catholic Church with a heritage reaching back to Maron in the early 5th century. The Maronite Church is one of many churches which are from Eastern and Western Catholic traditions which are in full communion with the Pope. To learn more about this religious community visit: http://maroniteservants.org

These guests can be seen on Tuesday, January 6th live at 10:30AM on CatholicTV where available (rebroadcast at 8PM). The show will also be streamed live at www.CatholicTV.com and will available in the site’s archives starting Tuesday night.

A Sister’s Amazing Life of Service and Love

Gifted with intelligence, humility, and a heart of gold, Sr. Marie of the Incarnation led an intriguing life as an Army Corps nurse during World War II before entering the convent.

A quiet sister whose death on March 25 at the age of 88 brought her religious community more feelings of gratefulness than sorrow, Sr. Marie led a simple life closed off from the world after entering the Carmelite cloistered community in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Talent seemed to run in her family in that her great uncle was Tom Watson, Alexander Bell’s assistant in the invention of the telephone. Lena Watson, Sr. Marie’s family name before entering the convent, entered the Carmelite Monastery of Mary, Mother of Grace at the age of 28 after a fascinating life of travel and service. As a young woman she attended St. Vincent’s Nursing School in Birmingham, AL, where she received an award for outstanding service as a nurse, which had not been given to anyone for several years.

She also found herself on a new spiritual path. Born a Baptist, she converted to the Catholic faith upon the influence of the religious order of Catholic sisters who taught at the school.

“I realized there was a special Presence in the chapel,” she recalled about the school in a short autobiography written before her death. It was that special presence that carried through her spiritual life at the convent until her death.

Upon joining the Army Nursing Corps in 1942, she served in hospitals in England, and then after the war in Europe, she volunteered for more service as a nurse in the Pacific. Several months after her death, the Community was informed that Sister Marie was eligible to receive four medals for her service as a combat nurse in WWII. These medals will be awarded to her posthumously in a solemn ceremony on February 7, 2009.

After her military service, Sr. Marie studied public health nursing at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. A note in her biography by one of her fellow sisters relates that she “never got a grade below an A,” and was named in Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. It was there, while studying the faith under a Carmelite priest, that she first began seriously considering entering the convent.

Her biographer states that when she entered the convent, “her quiet, peaceful manner and beautiful smile endeared her to us at once.”

Recognizing the need for a cook in the community, Sr. Marie requested to take on this task, which she carried out until nearly her death. “Her genuine contemplative spirit, generous heart and self-effacement were leading her constantly deeper into the great mystery of God and the presence of Our Lady,” relates her biographer.

“Sister’s quiet, prayerful demeanor was an inspiration to all in the Community. She gave herself wholeheartedly to any Community need but always maintained her beautiful, recollected manner,” her biographer notes.

The 14-page biography and tribute to Sr. Marie of the Incarnation, complete with photos of her early and later life, is available for a free download at the website of the Lafayette Carmelites at www.lafayettecarmelites.org.

EWTN Launched on Africa’s Faith Satellite Radio

EWTN Global Catholic Network announces the launch of three hours of its programming on Faith Satellite Radio (FSR) in Africa.

This breakthrough has been made possible by FSR and SIGNIS, the World Catholic Association for Communication, which launched a project last year to bring satellite radio to thousands of Catholics in 31 African countries. Thanks to this partnership, WorldSpace Satellite Radio Network’s AfriStar satellite now broadcasts digital-quality audio channels to faith communities in Africa and Europe.

The addition of EWTN’s family and religious programs to the lineup gives African Catholics additional resources to help them grow in their faith and the possibility of listening to Catholic programming 24-hours a day, seven days a week. “We are pleased to be added to Faith Satellite’s service and know our African audience is grateful for this new way to listen to EWTN,” said EWTN President Michael P. Warsaw. To help support this endeavor, FSR has launched an “Adopt a Parish in Africa” campaign which allows parishes outside of Africa to make a small monthly donation to their adopted parish. With this donation, FSR is able to provide adopted parishes with a satellite radio so parishioners can hear Catholic programming around the clock.

Distribution of the satellite radios has already begun. FSR is hoping that at least 17,000 Catholic parishes in 31 African countries will be adopted. For more information, visit www.faithsatelliteradio.com.

EWTN Global Catholic Network, in its 28th year, is available in over 148 million television households in more than 140 countries and territories. With its direct broadcast satellite television and radio services, AM & FM radio networks, worldwide short-wave radio station, Internet website www.ewtn.com and publishing arm, EWTN, is the largest religious media network in the world.