Catholic Apostolate Center Reflections

Fr. Frank discusses how lay people can promote ecumenism when discussing the faith with others. How can we maintain our faith when discussing it with another person? Question: What can a Catholic parishioner do to promote the cause of ecumenism in the world today?To view more about christian unity, please see our Christian Unity Resource Page! (http://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/christian-unity.html)

Fr. Frank discusses the question of what is consecrated life and what does that mean for the person. He talks about aspects of consecrated life and what service and witness they give to the Church.

Question: What is consecrated life and how does it differ from other vocations in the Catholic Church?To find more information about the consecrated life, please view our Consecrated Life Resource Page! (http://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/consecrated-life.html)

Fr. Frank discusses the Catholic Church's desire for unity among Christians and how we can go about collaborating with one another so that they will be "one fold under one shepherd, Jesus Christ.Question: How has the Catholic Church played a role in Christian unity. What can we do to support that role?To find out more about Christian unity, please view our Christian Unity Resource Page! (http://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/christian-unity.html)

Fr. Frank discusses the importance of the sacrament of Matrimony. What does the sacrament do to impact the lives of the couple, and offer us all a way to see Christ in a unique way?Question: What is the role of marriage in the Catholic faith? Why is it considered a separate sacrament?To view more information about Marriage and Family, please view our Marriage & Family Resource Page! (http://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/marriage-and-family.html)

Fr. Frank discusses the dignity of the human person as an aspect of Catholic Social Teaching.  What does it mean for our world today?

Question: What is the Catholic stance on the life and dignity of the human person? And how can we practice it today?For more information on Catholic social teaching, please visit our Catholic Social Teaching Resource Page! (http://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/catholic-social-teaching.html)

Fr. Frank talks about Pope Francis's call for us all to be missionary disciples. What does this mean and how can we live as missionary disciples?Question: How has Pope Francis encouraged us to live the New Evangelization gospel message in daily life?For more information about Pope Francis and the New Evangelization, please look at our Pope Francis Portal! (http://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/pope-francis-portal.html)

Fr. Frank discusses the difference between Catholic media and secular media, and how using media can spread the mission of the Church in the world today.Question: What is Catholic Media and can Catholics use it for information as compared with other media that we see on a daily basis?To find out more about Catholic media, please visit our Catholic Media Resource Page! (http://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/catholic-media.html)

Fr. Frank discusses the meaning of vocation and discernment. Fr. also describes the importance of considering what God is calling each and every one of us to do to serve the Lord and the community.Question: What is a vocation and how can we help find our vocation in daily life?For more information on vocations and discernment, please view our Vocational Discernment Resource Page! (http://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/vocational-discernment-resources.html)

Fr. Frank discusses the season of Lent and how we as Catholics can further grow in faith during this important season of preparation.Question: How can a practicing Catholic more fully live out my faith during this season of Lent?To learn more about Lent and how to grow in faith during this season, please click on our Lenten Resource Page! (http://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/lenten-resources.html)

Fr. Frank discusses Christian unity and what that means for the concept of the New Evangelization. How can all Christians engage in the life of faith?Question: What is the ecumenical movement? How does the new evangelization tie into it?To learn more about Christian unity, please click on our Christian Unity Resource Page! (http://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/christian-unity.html)