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In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the role of ministers and ministries within the Catholic Church and the differences between them and apostolates.

Fr. Frank continues a two-part series on the difference between apostolate and ministry. Pope St. John XXIII opened the Second Vatican Council in 1962 and the Second Vatican Council affirmed the mission of the Laity to work collaboratively with religious and clergy of the Church to evangelize and spread the Gospel in our daily lives. The laity are called to bring faith, healing, and God’s mercy to others.

Notes:

Listen to the first part of this series: on Apostolates and the Mission of the Laity

Listen to the Series on St. Vincent Pallotti

View Lay Ministry and Apostolate Resources

View Living as Missionary Disciples Resources

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This blogcast explores “Learning from a Life of Grace," written by Alyce Shields and read by Greta David. 

“Learning from a Life of Grace,” by Alyce Shields.

Author:

Alyce Shields is a teacher in Washington, D.C.

Reader:

Greta grew up in Miami, FL and currently lives in Maryland. In May 2017, Greta completed her B.A. in Theology & Religious Studies from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. In December 2019, Greta completed her M.Ed. in College Student Personnel Administration at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. In addition to her role at the Center, Greta works at Catholic University as the Assistant Director for Campus Events in the Office of Campus Activities.

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Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the mission of the laity to be apostles by bringing the Faith into our daily lives and evangelize.

Fr. Frank begins a two-part series on the difference between Apostolates and ministries. Pope St. John XXIII opened the Second Vatican Council in 1962 and the Second Vatican Council affirmed the mission of the Laity to work collaboratively with religious and clergy of the Church to evangelize and spread the Gospel in our daily lives. The laity are called to bring faith, healing, and God’s mercy to others.

Listen to the Series on St. Vincent Pallotti

View Lay Ministry and Apostolate Resources

View Living as Missionary Disciples Resources

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Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

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Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

This blogcast explores “Saint Francis of Assisi and a True Love of Creation," written by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess and read by Tom Carani.

“Saint Francis of Assisi and a True Love of Creation," written by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess and read by Tom Carani.

In her blog post, Fatima discusses that St. Francis is commonly looked on as a person who simply loved animals. However, as described by Pope Francis in Laudato Si’: on care for our common home, St. Francis, the founder of the Franciscan Order and his feast day is October 4th, is the example par excellence of care for the vulnerable and of an integral ecology lived out joyfully and authentically. We are called by Pope Francis, with St. Francis as our model, to care for and respect our common home and care for our neighbors who are exploited by consumerism and the throw away culture. Laudato Si’ offers the examples of food waste while many go hungry, fishing communities harmed by the pollution of water and depletion of fishing reserves, the change in sea levels forcing impoverished coastal populations to migrate, as well as “the premature death of many of the poor, in conflicts sparked by the shortage of resources” (Laudato Si’, 48).

Links:

View St. Francis’ bio and other information on the Feast Day Site.

View the Pope Francis Portal, and Laudato Si’ resource pages.

Listen to On Mission episodes about Laudato Si’, All Saints Day, and Spirituality and Prayer Through Religious Charism.

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In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series on the life and spirituality of St. Vincent Pallotti, the founder of the Pallottines and speaks about the lasting legacy and impact of St. Vincent Pallotti’s work in today’s world.

St. Vincent Pallotti (1795-1850), a priest of the Diocese of Rome, founded in 1835 an association of lay people, religious, and clergy called the Union of Catholic Apostolate to assist the Church’s missionary work, revive the faith of Catholics, and engage in universal charity. From that association grew religious communities of men and women, including the Society of the Catholic Apostolate (Pallottine Fathers and Brothers). Pallotti believed that all are called to be apostles of Jesus Christ in the Church and in the world.

You can listen to the first installment here.

Listen to the second installment here about Pallotti’s works of mercy.

Listen to the third installment about Pallotti as a mystic.

Catholic Apostolate Center St. Vincent Pallotti Portal

Catholic Apostolate Center Patron Saints

On Mission: St. Vincent Pallotti

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In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series on the life and spirituality of St. Vincent Pallotti, the founder of the Pallottines and speaks about Pallotti’s mystical experiences in a unique way because he was so active in his apostleship.

St. Vincent Pallotti (1795-1850), a priest of the Diocese of Rome, founded in 1835 an association of lay people, religious, and clergy called the Union of Catholic Apostolate to assist the Church’s missionary work, revive the faith of Catholics, and engage in universal charity. From that association grew religious communities of men and women, including the Society of the Catholic Apostolate (Pallottine Fathers and Brothers). Pallotti believed that all are called to be apostles of Jesus Christ in the Church and in the world.

You can listen to the first installment here.

Listen to the second installment here about Pallotti’s works of mercy.

Catholic Apostolate Center St. Vincent Pallotti Portal

Catholic Apostolate Center Patron Saints

On Mission: St. Vincent Pallotti

Watch the What is a Saint? video

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Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

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This blogcast explores “St. Vincent de Paul, the Daughters of Charity, and a Visit to France," written by Dana Edwards Szigeti and read by Rachel Dugan Wood.

“St. Vincent de Paul, the Daughters of Charity, and a Visit to France," by Dana Edwards Szigeti. In her blog, Dana describes her moving journey through France where she discovered the tombs of St. Vincent de Paul, and St. Catherine Laboure. She reflects on the charitable works these Saints conducted and inspired others to perform and the religious group these saints formed: Daughters of Charity.

Click here to learn more about your favorite saints including St. Vincent de Paul and St. Catherine Laboure.

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Dana Edwards Szigeti currently resides in Orlando, Florida, where she works as a senior communications representative for a local company. She moved to the city after getting married in May, and has been getting involved within her local parish community, Most Precious Blood Catholic Church.

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In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series on the life and spirituality of St. Vincent Pallotti, the founder of the Pallottines and speaks about the charitable works of mercy that Pallotti emphasized in his lifetime and how all Catholics are called to engage in those works today.

St. Vincent Pallotti (1795-1850), a priest of the Diocese of Rome, founded in 1835 an association of lay people, religious, and clergy called the Union of Catholic Apostolate to assist the Church’s missionary work, revive the faith of Catholics, and engage in universal charity. From that association grew religious communities of men and women, including the Society of the Catholic Apostolate (Pallottine Fathers and Brothers). Pallotti believed that all are called to be apostles of Jesus Christ in the Church and in the world.

Notes:

You can listen to the first installment here.

Catholic Apostolate Center St. Vincent Pallotti Portal

Catholic Apostolate Center Patron Saints

On Mission: St. Vincent Pallotti

Watch the What is a Saint? video

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Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

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Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. begins a series on the life and spirituality of St. Vincent Pallotti, the founder of the Pallottines. 

St. Vincent Pallotti (1795-1850), a priest of the Diocese of Rome, founded in 1835 an association of lay people, religious, and clergy called the Union of Catholic Apostolate to assist the Church’s missionary work, revive the faith of Catholics, and engage in universal charity. From that association grew religious communities of men and women, including the Society of the Catholic Apostolate (Pallottine Fathers and Brothers). Pallotti believed that all are called to be apostles of Jesus Christ in the Church and in the world.

Notes:

Catholic Apostolate Center St. Vincent Pallotti Portal

Catholic Apostolate Center Patron Saints

On Mission: St. Vincent Pallotti

Watch the What is a Saint? video

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Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

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Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

This blogcast explores “A Heart Which Sees," written and read by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess.

"A Heart Which Sees,” by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess. In this Blogcast, Fatima Monterrubio Cruess describes in her blog post the devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows, whose feast day is September 15th, and the Seven Sorrows Our Lady Endured. The Seven Sorrows are: The First is Simeon's prophecy that speaks of a sword that will pierce her heart (see Lk 2:35). The second sorrow is the flight to Egypt to save her Son's life (see Mt 2:13-23). The third sorrow, those three days of anguish when the boy remained in the temple (see Lk 2:41-50). The fourth sorrow, when Our Lady meets Jesus on the way to Calvary (see Jn 19:25). The fifth sorrow of Our Lady is the death of Jesus, seeing her Son there, crucified, naked, dying. The sixth sorrow, Jesus’ descent from the cross, dead, when she takes Him in her arms as she held Him in her arms more than thirty years before in Bethlehem. The seventh sorrow is Jesus’ burial. Fatima also invites us to pray with the Stabat Mater.

Click here to learn more about Our Lady of Sorrows.

Click here to listen to the On Mission episode about Marian Apparitions.

Listen to another blogcast about the Wedding Feast at Cana by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess.

Fatima Monterrubio Cruess is the Resource Coordinator for the Catholic Apostolate Center. In this role, she assists in the creation and use of the Center's content and resources in both English and Spanish.

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Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.