The Ventures of Faith: St. John Henry Newman

Following Christ can entail fear, risk, and uncertainty. But as St. John Henry Newman boldly preaches, this reality reveals how crucially important and worthwhile it is to undertake such a venture. “No one among us knows for certain that he himself will persevere; yet every one among us, to give himself even a chance of success at all, must make a venture... and in this consists the excellence and nobleness of faith.”

Click here for a PDF of "The Ventures of Faith", written by St. John Henry Newman.

Spanish - San José de Nazareth: el custodio del Redentor

El P. José Román Flecha es sacerdote de la Diócesis de León (España) y profesor de Teología Moral en la Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca. Experto en Moral, este conocido y estimado profesor, es autor de numerosas obras y artículos de teología y de espiritualidad.

En esta charla nos explica por qué a San José de Nazareth, se le conoce como patrono de la Iglesia Católica y custodio de nuestro redentor Jesucristo.

English Translation: 

Saint Joseph of Nazareth: custodian of the Redeemer

Fr. José Román Flecha is a priest of the Diocese of León (Spain) and professor of Moral Theology at the Pontifical University of Salamanca. A Moral expert, this well-known and esteemed teacher, is the author of numerous works and articles on theology and spirituality.

In this talk he explains why St. Joseph of Nazareth is known as patron of the Catholic Church and custodian of our redeemer Jesus Christ.

Spanish - ¿Nos amamos o nos usamos?

Evan Lemoine, conferencista reconocido internacionalmente por sus charlas de teología del cuerpo, noviazgo y matrimonio, nos presenta esta charla acerca de la pregunta que muchas veces nos hacemos ¿mi pareja realmente me ama? Porque no es lo mismo quererte a ti que querer algo de ti. Ni tampoco es lo mismo quererte disfrutar que quererte hacer feliz.

Descubre la visión positiva y hermosa de la sexualidad y el amor humano, según la visión personalista de San Juan Pablo II.

English Translation:
Evan Lemoine, internationally renowned speaker for his talks on theology of the body, courtship and marriage, presents this talk about the question we often ask ourselves, “Does my beloved really love me?” It is not the same to love a person as to love something about that person. Nor is it the same for someone to want to have fun with you as to want to make you happy.

Discover the positive and beautiful vision of sexuality and human love, according to the personalistic vision of St. John Paul II.

Totally His: Living in the Love of the Father

Our weaknesses and our wounds can often make us feel inadequate. But as Sr. Bethany Madonna, S.V. illustrates with her insightful humor and profoundly memorable stories, bringing these weaknesses and wounds to God the Father can allow us to become strong with the Father's strength, and to be healed by the Healer. “The Father Himself loves you... He wants to be with you, at every moment; in every suffering, every pain, every desire and longing.”

Purgatory: Our Forgotten Family

What is Purgatory? Does it exist? Does it matter? As professor and speaker Dr. Mark Miravalle explains, not only is the doctrine of Purgatory true, and deeply rooted in Sacred Scripture and Tradition, but the practice of offering prayers and sacrifices for the souls of the dead is a critically important responsibility for every member of the Body of Christ—the family of the Church.

Suffering & The Love of God

Why would an all-powerful, all-loving God allow suffering and evil in the world? As Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. explains, unsatisfying answers to this important question are the #1 reason for atheism today. But by answering this question with logic and love (as well as with scientific, peer-reviewed evidence for the existence of life after death), we can not only answer this question truthfully and satisfactorily, but also teach our fellow Christians how to suffer well, in preparation for the limitless love of God that awaits us in eternity.

This talk was recorded by FOCUS, at SEEK 2013. focus.org

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Spanish - María Madre de Dios y madre nuestra

Ruth A. Luna, nos comparte cómo encontró en María el perfecto ejemplo a seguir como esposa, madre e hija de Dios. También nos ayuda a redescubrir el papel importantísimo que tiene María en nuestra vida, invitándonos a incrementar nuestra confianza, amor y devoción hacia la Madre de Dios y madre nuestra. 


English Translation: Mary, God's Mother and Ours

Ruth A. Luna, shares how she found in Mary the perfect example to follow as a wife, mother and daughter of God. She also helps us rediscover the very important role that Mary has in our lives, inviting us to increase our trust, love, and devotion to the Mother of God and our mother.

A Catholic Millennial's Guide to Adulting

The Millennial Generation has grown to adulthood. Having experienced many of the conveniences and pitfalls of new technologies, social media, student loan debt, and adult life, millennials have also developed a genuine desire to do something great with their lives, but often don't know how to get there. As fellow millennial Paul J. Kim shares with great humor and insight, tackling life's big challenges and desires for vocation, career, and greatness can give powerful witness to God and the gift of life.