Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse is the founder of the Ruth Institute, an interfaith international coalition to defend the family and build a Civilization of Love. Dr. Morse was a campaign spokeswoman for California’s winning Proposition 8 campaign, defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman. She has authored or co-authored six books and spoken around the globe on marriage, family and human sexuality. She earned her Ph.D. at the University of Rochester and taught economics at Yale and George Mason Universities.
The title for this blog is taken from Acts 1:8, "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses... to the end of the earth." This blog is about the witness of faith through the power of the Holy Spirit in the world today. The above photo is of the friars on the Sea of Galilee recording video reflections.
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Monday, February 26, 2024
Restoring Confidence in Marriage and Family Life (Guest: Monica & Renzo Ortega)
Renzo and Monica Ortega are Catholic ministry leaders, authors, speakers, and content creators. They host the popular marriage podcast, Two Become Family, and are co-authors of the children’s devotional, Go To Joseph for Children. Renzo is also the author of the men’s devotional, Go To Joseph. Their online marriage apostolate, Two Become Family, has been featured in the National Catholic Register and their conversion story has been featured in the documentary St. Joseph: Our Spiritual Father. Renzo holds a MA in Theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. The Ortegas live in CT with their 5 children where they facilitate youth ministry and marriage prep ministry.
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Serving Impoverished Children & Single Parents in Ethiopia (Guest: Kim Zember)
Kim moved to Ethiopia when she was 23 years old and by God’s loving hand created Unforgotten Faces. UF is an organization dedicated to supporting impoverished children and single parents in Ethiopia for 17+ years!
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Are you a Child of Divorce? (Guest: Beth Sri)
Life Giving Sounds is a Catholic ministry to adult children or divorce or separation. They offer Christ-centered healing through retreats, support groups, community, spiritual formation, resources and more.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Ministering to those with Same-Sex Attraction or Gender Dysphoria (Guest: Anna Carter)
Anna Carter is the co-founder and president of Eden Invitation, a Catholic ministry that seeks to provide community, accompaniment and resources for people who experience same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria and who want to follow Christ and Catholic Church teaching. Growing up, her tenacious faith in Jesus predated awareness of her same sex desires. Her passion for catechesis and evangelization brought her to the Franciscan University of Steubenville, NET Ministries, and the high school classroom. She’s passionate about helping the Church serve unmet needs and about helping her friends find good books to read.
Monday, February 5, 2024
Reflections on the March for Life and what lies ahead? (Guest: Jeanne Mancini)
Jeanne Mancini is the President of the March for Life
Education and Defense Fund. In this capacity she proudly directs the
small non-profit organization committed to restoring a culture of life
in the United States, most notably through the annual March for Life in
Washington, D.C.