Catholic Apostolate Center Reflections

This blogcast explores Nunc Coepi (http://weebly-blog-post-link/943624668450386498/149030406214022966/nunc-coepi.html) (Now I Begin), an Ad Infinitum Blog (http://weebly-link/943624668450386498) post by Krissy Kirby.

This blogcast explores YouTube Evangelization (http://weebly-blog-post-link/943624668450386498/199105375690499321/youtube-evangelization.html), an Ad Infinitum Blog (http://weebly-link/943624668450386498) post by Catholic Apostolate Center Assistant Director of Programs Jonathan Sitko (http://weebly-link/749740769671004180). This podcast is narrated by Chris Pierno (http://weebly-link/146865062146205340).

It is possible for Campus Ministers to lead healthy, balanced, and spiritual lives. In this fun, down-to-earth presentation, discover how being physically and spiritually healthy are connected. Learn ways in which living out the Gospel can actually be good for your health. Wherever you are in your journey, we welcome you to join the conversation and learn ways to bridge health and spirituality in your life.This podcast was recorded on November 20, 2015 at the 2015 National Catholic Collegiate Conference in Indianapolis, IN.

Catholic Apostolate Center Director Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the patron saint of the Center and the impact that his spirituality and vision is having in the Church today through the Union of Catholic Apostolate. He provides a short history of the life of St. Vincent Pallotti and the spirituality of the Pallottines in all their forms manifested in the wholeness of the Union.

Sarah Jarzembowski, Curriculum Coordinator and Executive Assistant to the Director, met with Wanda Gawrońska, President of the Association of Pier Giorgio Frassati and Frassati's niece, and spoke about the impact of Pier Giorgio on the youth of today and Pier Giorgio's impact on World Youth Day.

For more information about Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati and World Youth Day, go to our World Youth Day Portal at wyd2016.us (wyd2016.us).

Fr. Frank discusses ways we can be role models to young people. He talks about the ability of people to have an impact in the lives of others.

Question: How can I be a good example of a practicing Catholic to my children or young relatives?For more information on Marriage and family, please view our Marriage & Family Resource Page! (http://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/marriage-and-family.html)

Fr. Frank discusses the impact of social media in promoting the mission of the New Evangelization. He talks about the impact that social media can have in spiritual formation and evangelization.Question: How can our social media presence make a positive impact in promoting the Catholic faith?For more information about the New Evagelization, please view our New Evangelization Resource Page. (http://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/new-evangelization.html)Additionally, if interested in Fr. Frank's expertise and insight into social media, please view his interview on EWTN! (http://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/twitter.html)

Fr. Frank discussing the activity of sacrifice during Lent and why we need to consider other activities during Lent that provide additional spiritual benefits.Question: Why is just “giving things up” not the only thing we should do and what are some things we can actively participate in during the season on Lent?To find out more about Lent, please view our Lenten Resource Page! (http://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/lenten-resources.html)

Fr. Frank discusses the New Evangelization and who the groups are that are being evangelized when we talk about this. Fr. talks about how we can help people can be evangelized by identifying those who should be evangelized.Question: When we hear New Evangelization, who is it that we are evangelizing to and how can we accomplish this?To find out more information about the New Evangelizaton, please view our New Evangelization Resource Page! (http://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/new-evangelization.html)

Fr. Frank discusses the importance of the family to support an individual discerning vocations in life. He discusses different methods of support that the family can provide to help the young adults discern what God is calling them to.Question: What can families do to help a family member discern what vocation God has called for them?To find out more about discernment, please view our Vocational Discernment Resource Page! (http://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/vocational-discernment-resources.html)