Fr. James E. McCurry, O.F.M. Conv., is Minister Provincial of St. Anthony Province of the Franciscan Friars Conventual in Ellicott City, Maryland. Also the Past President of the Mariological Society of America, and an appointee to the Pontifical International Marian Academy. He spoke to us about the Mariology of St Maximilian Kolbe. Fr. McCurry has a real gift and insight in speaking about Mary.
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.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Friday, November 16, 2018
Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P.
Father Gabriel Gillen, O.P., was born and raised in Rockaway
Beach, New York. He attended the State University of New York in Stony Brook,
graduating with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and a Business Management Bachelor
of Science.
He worked for several years in finance on Wall Street. After studying at Franciscan University of Steubenville and earning degrees from the Angelicum in Rome, he was ordained in Italy to the priesthood in 2000.
He served as a hospital chaplain at Sloan Kettering and later as a college chaplain with the first FOCUS team at New York University. Father Gabriel founded Blackfriars Media, a film incubator program for Catholic NYU film students. He still produces documentaries for EWTN including one with Dr. Peter Kreeft on the spirituality of surfing and a Pro-life video on Naprotechnology.
Father Gillen currently serves as the Director of the Rosary Shrine of Saint Jude which has over 80,000 members. He also serves as the Executive Director of the Dominican Friars Foundation, which provides support for the record number of friars with the Province of Saint Joseph. He is an auxiliary chaplain with the Knights of Malta. Father Gillen was recently asked to serve on one of the boards for the École Biblique, a center of biblical research and teaching in Jerusalem.
He worked for several years in finance on Wall Street. After studying at Franciscan University of Steubenville and earning degrees from the Angelicum in Rome, he was ordained in Italy to the priesthood in 2000.
He served as a hospital chaplain at Sloan Kettering and later as a college chaplain with the first FOCUS team at New York University. Father Gabriel founded Blackfriars Media, a film incubator program for Catholic NYU film students. He still produces documentaries for EWTN including one with Dr. Peter Kreeft on the spirituality of surfing and a Pro-life video on Naprotechnology.
Father Gillen currently serves as the Director of the Rosary Shrine of Saint Jude which has over 80,000 members. He also serves as the Executive Director of the Dominican Friars Foundation, which provides support for the record number of friars with the Province of Saint Joseph. He is an auxiliary chaplain with the Knights of Malta. Father Gillen was recently asked to serve on one of the boards for the École Biblique, a center of biblical research and teaching in Jerusalem.
Fr. John Riccardo
Fr. John Riccardo was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit
in 1996. He is the youngest of five children and a graduate of The
University of Michigan.
After working for several years in the professional world, he entered the seminary to begin studies for the priesthood. He studied philosophy at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, studied theology at the Gregorian University in Rome and received a Sacred License in Theology (S.T.L.) from The Pope John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and the Family.
Since 2007, Fr. John has served as pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Plymouth, Michigan.
Father talks to us about what has been effective in transforming his parish into a model for the new evangelization in new ministries and reaching people. Father also talks to us about the role his parents played in their witness to the faith (his father was also the CEO of Chrysler). We conclude with a discussion on Ephesians 5 and the Christian understanding of marriage.
After working for several years in the professional world, he entered the seminary to begin studies for the priesthood. He studied philosophy at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, studied theology at the Gregorian University in Rome and received a Sacred License in Theology (S.T.L.) from The Pope John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and the Family.
Since 2007, Fr. John has served as pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Plymouth, Michigan.
Father talks to us about what has been effective in transforming his parish into a model for the new evangelization in new ministries and reaching people. Father also talks to us about the role his parents played in their witness to the faith (his father was also the CEO of Chrysler). We conclude with a discussion on Ephesians 5 and the Christian understanding of marriage.
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Pete Burak
Pete Burak is the Director of i.d.9:16. He is a 2010
graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, and has a Master’s in
Theology from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, MI. Pete is a
frequent speaker at numerous youth and young adult events, and he is the
Camp Co-Director of Pine Hills Boys Camp. Pete and his wife Cait, have
two daughters, Grace and Erin, and a new baby boy, Donovan.
He talks to us about how to reach young adults today.
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is a powerful and passionate evangelist and preacher, whose
no-nonsense approach to living and proclaiming the Catholic faith is
sure to challenge and inspire those who hear him.
He travels across the United States and around the world speaking at conferences, workshops, retreats, parish missions, high schools, and young adult events. His areas of expertise include marriage and family life, discerning the will of God, the sacraments, male spirituality, pro-life issues, evangelization, prayer, and many others.
Deacon Harold holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master of Theological Studies Degree from the University of Dallas.
He speaks to us about his ministry and outreach to men with a biblical view of masculinity.
He travels across the United States and around the world speaking at conferences, workshops, retreats, parish missions, high schools, and young adult events. His areas of expertise include marriage and family life, discerning the will of God, the sacraments, male spirituality, pro-life issues, evangelization, prayer, and many others.
Deacon Harold holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master of Theological Studies Degree from the University of Dallas.
He speaks to us about his ministry and outreach to men with a biblical view of masculinity.
Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P.
Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P., completed doctoral studies at the University of
Fribourg and continues to carry on research in psychology and moral
theology. He is author of more than a hundred articles in theology and
related fields and has published eighteen books mostly on the virtues
and Christian ethics. Father Cessario teaches at St. John's Seminary in
Brighton, Massachusetts, and is a Fellow of the Pontifical Academy of
Saint Thomas Aquinas.
He speaks to us about the encyclical, Veritatis splendor (Latin: The Splendor of the Truth), and how it relates to the errors of the day.
He speaks to us about the encyclical, Veritatis splendor (Latin: The Splendor of the Truth), and how it relates to the errors of the day.
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Everett Fritz
Everett Fritz is a Catholic speaker and best-selling author. His most recent book is titled The Catholic Youth Ministry Problem. He is uniquely gifted in his work to restore the lost art of mentoring to the Catholic Church.
In 2016, Everett founded St. Andrew Missionaries – an organization dedicated to training and equipping the Catholic Church and families in discipleship of young people.
He holds an MA in Theology with concentrations in Catechesis and Evangelization from the Augustine Institute as well as a BA in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He has been serving the Church in youth ministry for over a decade.
Everett talks to us about youth ministry with a small groups approach.
In 2016, Everett founded St. Andrew Missionaries – an organization dedicated to training and equipping the Catholic Church and families in discipleship of young people.
He holds an MA in Theology with concentrations in Catechesis and Evangelization from the Augustine Institute as well as a BA in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He has been serving the Church in youth ministry for over a decade.
Everett talks to us about youth ministry with a small groups approach.
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