While our approach to youth ministry varies from country to country and, in Canada, from province to province, Fr. John Yake argues that there is a model for youth ministry that can be followed. This is why programs such as COR (Christ in Others Retreat) and World Youth Day are successful in making disciples.
Re-establishing trust after the Apostolic Visitation
May 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Since it launched its Apostolic Visitation of American Women Religious in 2009, the Vatican’s Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (previously known as the Congregation for Religious) has been thrust in the spotlight. In the cacophony of voices and reactions to this important and necessary Visitation, Pope Benedict named the former Superior General of the historic Redemptorist Congregation, Archbishop Joseph William Tobin C.Ss.R, as the dicastery’s secretary. The American Archbishop’s appointment has elicited much positive response, as he quickly moved to re-establish trust and confidence between the visitators and women religious in the United States. Now that the visitation has concluded, Witness host Fr. Thomas Rosica speaks with Archbishop Tobin in this new, exclusive interview filmed in the Vatican Offices of Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.
Another new Witness episode debuts on S+L this Sunday. Coinciding with the World Day of Social Communications, Fr. Rosica will be speaking with the President of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, Archbishop Claudio Maria Celli. Witness airs every Sunday at 8:00pm & midnight with repeats on Thursday at 8:00pm & midnight (All times Eastern).
Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus – Witness
May 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus is just one of the many outstanding speakers at this year’s International Eucharistic Congress, which will be held from June 10-17 in Dublin, Ireland. Join Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB for this Witness interview conducted during the last Eucharistic Congress 2008 in Quebec City. A lawyer by profession, Carl Anderson has served in public service and taught at universities in the United States. He leads the largest fraternal organization in the Roman Catholic Church and is an advisor to the Holy See on numerous commissions and councils. In this interview, he shares the reason for his hope and his love for the Church.
Homeschooling?
May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
All parents want the best for their children. When it’s time to start thinking about their education, you always look for the best choice for their future. Should homeschooling be one of those options?
Would you consider the possibility of homeschooling your children? To find out more about homeschooling and to help those who are considering this option, Pedro invited Mary and Louis Richard and their daughter Nicole to this episode of Perspectives Weekly. They share some stories about a day in the life of a family that educates their kids at home.
Join us for this discussion, and take part in the discussion on Facebook.
Rebels, martyrs and saints: The incredible true story of the Cristeros
May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
On June 1 “For Greater Glory” will arrive in theatres. (The film does not yet have release date in Canada.) This much anticipated feature film captures the incredible true story of the Cristeros, courageous Mexican Catholics who rebelled against a Mexican Government that outlawed the faith and ruthlessly persecuted the faithful during the 1920’s. It’s an era buried by history, and largely unknown even by Mexicans. Yet its core theme, the centrality of religious freedom, is ever present in our modern world.
But before the film premieres, Salt + Light viewers can enjoy an exclusive behind the scenes look at the making of the movie, and the real life individuals who gave rise to this epic film. “For Greater Glory: The True Story of the Cristeros” is a 30 minute documentary that weaves together interviews with leading historians, theologians and descendants of the Cristeros, along with scenes from the film and insights from Producer Pablo Barroso, Director Dean Wright and lead actor Andy Garcia. The documentary also features the music of James Horner, the Academy Award winning composer who scored For Greater Glory.
It is not every day that a major motion picture celebrates the lives of Saints and Martyrs (among those portrayed in the film are Saint Jose Maria Robles Hurtado, Blessed Anacleto Gonzalez Flores and Blessed Jose Sanchez del Rio ). “For Greater Glory” reveals a forgotten time in history and helps restore justice and truth for a persecuted minority. As producer Pablo Barroso says, “This is more than a movie, it’s a spiritual journey.” Begin the journey this Sunday evening at 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT. It repeats later that evening at 12:30 am ET / 9:30 pm PT, and again on Friday at 9:30 pm ET / 6:30 pm PT. (Consult the S+L broadcast schedule for more air times.)
This post was contributed by David Naglieri, former S+L producer and current manager of Media and Research for the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council.
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New leadership for Regnum Christi
May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The papal delegate who has been governing the Legionaries of Christ has appointed new for the order’s lay branches.
Cardinal Velasio De Paolis has been governing the Legionaries and the affiliated lay branches since 2010. This week he appointed new leaders to head the consecrated men’s and women’s lay branches. He also appointed vice-directors and council members. The appointments were made public Thursday, May 17.
The new leader of the men’s branch is 48 year old Spaniard, Jorge Lopez, who is currently rector of the University of Anahuac in Mexico.
Lopez entered became a consecrated member of Regnum Christi in 1981. He holds a bachelor’s degree and licentiate in economic sciences. He was vice director of the formation centre for consecrated men in Spain, and has served in various directorial capacities for Regnum Christi in Mexico. Lopez also found time to pursue graduate studies. He holds two doctorates, one in Administration theory and culture and one in Education.
Another Spaniard, Glora Rodriguez, will take over as head of the women’s branch of Regnum Christi. Rodriguez is also a native of Madrid. 
She graduated from the Regnum Christi-run preparatory school Colegio Everest in that city and became a consecrated member of Regnum Christi in 1998. She completed her formation at the Monterrey Formation Centre. Subsequently Rodriguez served as vice-director of the movement’s centre for students, then as director of the centre for consecrated women in Barcelona while running the Colegio Highlands preparatory school. She is currently director of the centre for consecrated women in Duseldorf, Germany and assistant director for the west and central Europe region of Regnum Christi.