Jun
26
Movie review: Champions of Faith: Baseball edition
June 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment
When I received a copy of this DVD recently, all ll I knew about the film was that major league baseball players and managers who were Catholics talked about their faith . I wasn’t quite sure what to expect.
Watching this film was a spiritually powerful experience. It has appeal for Catholics of all ages, as [...]
Jun
24
Inclusion and Humor
June 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment
At the annual Ski for Light* talent show, the act I do is called “sit down comedy”.
During my act I don’t tell jokes that just include disability but I do include material about the humorous side of living with a disability. I’ve told jokes about my attempts to cook as a quadriplegic, including all [...]
Jun
22
Part time pastors grow in various denominations
June 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Just as Catholics realize that about 500 of our parishes are being run by laity due to a shortage of priests, other denominations are using part time pastors to keep churches open.
This article I’ve linked to above talks about one pastor who juggles a full time job in the US Army during the week with [...]
Jun
15
One in 7
June 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Jun
11
Family values: Teacher, wheelchair racer and dad
June 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment
A reporter from the Star Ledger was kind enough to forward me a link to an article about Tony. I think a picture is worth a thousand words in this case – please watch this video to see how Tony, a wheelchair user, practices family values in his role as a father – and a [...]
Jun
3
Worth reposting: Catholic Summer Reading Program
June 3, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Hat tip to Open Book
For anyone who hasn’t seen this link, Aquinas Press is hosting a Catholic summer reading program so that we can find books to take to the beach, our favorite armchair or out on the porch during a summer evening rain.
Jun
1
A copy of the Pope’s new book was auctioned and the proceeds of about $8000 went to a paralyzed man in Poland who had requested assisted suicide. The money will be used to assist him in his care and medical needs and the man no longer wishes to die.
Jun
1
The new movie Champions of Faith highlights the experiences of Catholic major league athletes who share how their faith has guided their lives. This movie is a wonderful tool for sport coaches, youth groups, parents, educators, parishes and others.
Here’s one endorsement from their site:
Champions of Faith succeeds in uplifting young people with the [...]
