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A visit to the Holy Land…on your computer

Jeremy — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:34:24 +0000

Just saw this cool feature from EWTN. Father Mark Mary, MFVA, is currently on a pilgrimmage to the Holy Land through November 19th, and he's blogging about it each day. The internet really allows for some great information to be shared and this is another great example of the "good stuff" online. Here's what it's all about...

Every day, if possible, Father plans to post both a written blog and a video blog in which he will share his thoughts and emotions as he journeys through the land where Christ Our Savior walked.

Check out Power & Witness In the Holy Land at EWTN.com.

Study finds disturbing stats at Catholic Colleges and Universities

Jeremy — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:36:25 +0000

When I read about the lack of faith and morals in our young people, I realize how much work it involves raising a Catholic Family in today's culture. One thing that drives me crazy is that it's hard to see differences between Catholic schools, either elementary, high school or college, and public schools. Some are successful, but others are failing. Just check out these results from The Cardinal Newman Society’s (CNS) Center for the Study of Catholic Higher Education latest study...

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.

This bill really frightens me…

Jeremy — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:19:51 +0000

A great letter from Bishop Arthur Serratelli of Paterson, NJ to his diocese explaining the dangers of the bill titled Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA). For those of you that don't know what it is...

Introduced in the United States Congress in 2004 the bill would remove all restrictions on abortion in the United States, both on the state and federal level. "FOCA goes far beyond guaranteeing the right to an abortion throughout the nine months of pregnancy. It arrogantly prohibits any law or policy interfering with that right," says Bishop Serratelli. This is the "dark reality" kept secret by propagandists for 'choice.'

Bishop Serratelli also talks about how Senator Barack Obama told Planned Parenthood the first thing he would do as president would be to sign this bill. That doesn't sound very good to me.

Original Article: Bishop Warns of Obama’s Promise to Implement Extreme “Freedom of Choice Act” at LifeSiteNews.com

Catholic E-cards!

Jeremy — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:12:48 +0000

Just a quick note, that I have added a couple of links to my blogroll and one of them is for Catholic Greetings, a site with Catholic e-cards to send to friends and family. Check it out!

EWTN: A Guide to Catholic Teaching and Voting

Jeremy — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:05:23 +0000

Just a quick link to EWTN's site for a new section they posted - A Guide to Catholic Teaching and Voting. Here's the rundown...

“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.

It's video day at Good Saints!

Jeremy — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:52:47 +0000

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.

Click here to view the embedded video.

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

CatholicVote.com!

Jeremy — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:41:09 +0000

In what's shaping up to be the most important election in our lifetimes (in my opinion), we are getting bombarded by information from TV, radio, newspapers and the internet. I find it overwhelming at times trying to follow the latest news and lipstick talk, but lucky for us there are some great sites out there with good solid information like - www.CatholicVote.com. Spend a couple of minutes watching the movie below and you'll get fired up about your faith and this election! Help spread the word!

Click here to view the embedded video.

Visit CatholicVote.com and help save our nation!

[Cross-posted at Catholic Dads]

Record Eagle article on the Latin Mass

Jeremy — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:49:27 +0000

Gretchen Murray writes about the Extraordinary Form of the Mass offered weekly at Holy Rosary Parish in Cedar, Michigan. The mass is offered Sunday's at 12:45 pm.

Read Old is New: Cedar church offers weekly Latin Mass in the Record Eagle

New EWTN show to help men "get into spiritual shape"

Jeremy — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:49:15 +0000

I just read this announcement from EWTN about a new show called "Crossing the Goal" which will help use sports to help men "get into spiritual shape". Here's the synopsis...

Danny Abramowicz, former NFL all-pro wide receiver and coach, has created a television show with EWTN Global Catholic Network called “Crossing the Goal,” which uses a sports show format to encourage men to get into spiritual shape.

“On this show, we talk to men about the things that are happening in their lives right now and we challenge them to do something about it,” said Abramowicz, who played for the New Orleans Saints and the 49ers. “Guys respond to a challenge. The Lord will help them, but they have to admit that something is not right in their life.”

Anytime you can get more men to increase their faith is a good thing. I hope they have lots of success!

I'll admin when I first read about the show I thought it was a different Curtis Martin co-hosting.

Learn more at Crossing the Goal: EWTN.com.

[Cross-posted at Catholic Dads]

Father Corapi speaks, we should listen

Jeremy — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:03:24 +0000

LifeSiteNews.com featured a guest commentary by Rev. John A. Corapi that gives a brief look back at the history of the United States and ahead to the future based on our decisions about contraception and abortion. It's not a pretty picture.

From artificial contraception to abortion to partial-birth abortion, then on to infanticide we march toward the abyss of oblivion, a society marked for death. Is it any wonder we can rationalize the killing of the elderly or the sick through euthanasia?

Read the complete article at LifeSiteNews.com called Death Wish: The Impending Suicide of a Once Great Nation