Good Saints (Boni Sancti) » Catholicism http://goodsaints.com Northern Michigan Catholic Dad Blog Tue, 08 May 2012 13:36:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 RealCatholicTV: Define "Catholicism" http://goodsaints.com/2011/09/13/realcatholictv-define-catholicism/ http://goodsaints.com/2011/09/13/realcatholictv-define-catholicism/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:45:15 +0000 Jeremy Steck http://goodsaints.com/?p=811 I tried to come up with a definition before I watched the video. I started thinking about the seven sacraments and how God gives us his grace through them. That led me to The Last Supper and the Institution of The Holy Eucharist where Jesus taught his apostles how to say the Mass. Of course, Peter, The Rock, Jesus was going to build his church through St. Peter. Well, since I had to get back to work, I decided to watch the video.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Of course, that makes perfect sense. Wish I would have thought of that first. How would you define "Catholicism"?

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Click here to view the embedded video.

Here's a blurb about the video...

We Are Catholic.
It isn't something we 'do', it is who WE ARE.
We are something positive, wonderful, and special.
We are loyal to the Church, to the Pope, our tradition, and our God.

Hopefully this video will do its small part in leading you towards the truth of the One True Faith. I pray that it gives you hope and fills you with joy. Please share it or use it for educational and evangelization purposes!

Posted on the Feast of St. Augustine
by: http://defend-us-in-battle.blogspot.com

]]> http://goodsaints.com/2011/09/01/video-we-are-catholic/feed/ 0 "We belong to Christ and no one else" http://goodsaints.com/2011/03/15/we-belong-to-christ-and-no-one-else/ http://goodsaints.com/2011/03/15/we-belong-to-christ-and-no-one-else/#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2011 05:47:33 +0000 Jeremy Steck http://goodsaints.com/?p=609 Another great video from RealCatholicTV. From the Milvian Bridge, Michael Voris talks about Constantine conquering his enemies and how we should "stand and fight evil in yourself"!

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]]> http://goodsaints.com/2011/03/15/we-belong-to-christ-and-no-one-else/feed/ 0 Assault on the Kingdom of Hell http://goodsaints.com/2011/02/03/assault-on-the-kingdom-of-hell/ http://goodsaints.com/2011/02/03/assault-on-the-kingdom-of-hell/#comments Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:25:19 +0000 Jeremy Steck http://goodsaints.com/?p=597 Another great video from Michael Voris at Real Catholic TV titled "The Gates of Hell" describing the ongoing battle versus the Kingdom of Hell.

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Key findings demonstrate that large numbers of students at Catholic colleges and universities are in clear conflict with the Catholic Church:

- Nearly 1 in 5 knew another student who had or paid for an abortion.
- 46% of current and recent students—and 50% of females—said they engaged in sex outside of marriage.
- 84% said they had friends who engaged in premarital sex.
- 60% agreed strongly or somewhat that abortion should be legal.
- 60% agreed strongly or somewhat that premarital sex is not a sin.
- 78% disagreed strongly or somewhat that using a condom to prevent pregnancy was a serious sin.
- 57% agreed strongly or somewhat that same-sex “marriage” should be legal.
- 57% said the experience of attending a Catholic college or university had no effect on their participation in Mass and the sacrament of reconciliation.
- 54% of respondents said that their experience of attending a Catholic college or university had no effect on their support for the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- 56% said their experience had no effect on their respect for the Pope and bishops.

In April 2008 Pope Benedict XVI, recognizing the reality on many Catholic campuses, told Catholic college presidents gathered at The Catholic University of America that the Catholic faith must permeate all aspects of Catholic campus life.

“Is the faith tangible in our universities and schools?” the Holy Father asked the college presidents. “Only in this way do we really bear witness to the meaning of who we are and what we uphold. From this perspective one can recognize that the contemporary ‘crisis of truth’ is rooted in a ‘crisis of faith’.”

I'm just glad my kids aren't college age yet, as I have no idea where I would be happy seeing them go if they attend college. I understand it's very difficult to eliminate all of this, especially in today's "Culture of Death", but these numbers make me sick.

Read the full article Study Finds Catholic Colleges Have Little Positive Impact on Faith, Values at LifeSiteNews.com

Also see the complete study at CatholicHigherEd.org.

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“EWTN’s mission is to advance truth and the teachings of the Catholic Church,” said EWTN President Michael P. Warsaw. “EWTN continues to promote and educate the public on all Church teachings, including those hot button issues of intense public interest, such as abortion.”

This site contains information about election-related issues and includes information about upcoming programs, video and audio clips from programs and homilies, topical books and catechetical resources, election-related prayers and novenas, audio promotions for “40 Days of Prayer and Fasting for Life,” statements by the Church hierarchy, and more. Check it out, add it to your “favorites” – and please tell your friends!

For more information visit ewtn.com/vote.

]]> http://goodsaints.com/2008/09/19/ewtn-a-guide-to-catholic-teaching-and-voting/feed/ 0 It's video day at Good Saints! http://goodsaints.com/2008/09/17/two-of-my-favorites/ http://goodsaints.com/2008/09/17/two-of-my-favorites/#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:52:47 +0000 Jeremy Steck http://goodsaints.com/?p=38 I haven't had the privilege to see Father Larry Richards or Father John Corapi live, so these two videos below will have to do. I've heard Father Larry's confession talk before, but it's well worth watching again. I was also excited to hear about Father Larry's new book coming out soon titled "Be a Man". It's described as a book "for men and will help them grow into the man that God created them to be".

Click here to view the embedded video.

Father Corapi tells it like it is and below he shares his wonderful conversion story. I have only heard him a handful of times, but I really enjoy his passion and love for our Lord. The condensed version of his conversion story is below.

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See any other videos or have a personal favorite? Let me know in the comments!

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Click here to view the embedded video.

Visit CatholicVote.com and help save our nation!

[Cross-posted at Catholic Dads]

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