38 THE DISCIPLESHIP OF MARY

"Mary shows us that there's an inseparable joy in following Jesus." Dr. Matthew A. Tsakanikas on the discipleship of Mary. Dr. Matthew Tsakanikas is Chair of the Department of Theology, Christendom College, Front Royal, Virginia. His doctorate was from the Pontifical University of the Lateran’s John Paul II Institute for Marriage and the Family, Rome. He has … Continue reading 38 THE DISCIPLESHIP OF MARY

37 Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone

"The reason we're doing this is not for our pew, but for Jesus Christ and His sacrifice for us." -Matthew Peaslee on building vibrant parishes and stepping out of our comfort zones. Matthew Peaslee is a resident of the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he works as the associate editor of the Pittsburgh Catholic newspaper. … Continue reading 37 Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone

36 Building A Vibrant Parish

"We should always look for people who have no one or know no one in the parish and reach out to them." Patti Maguire Armstrong on building a vibrant parish. Patti Maguire Armstrong is a correspondent for Our Sunday Visitor newspaper and the National Catholic Register, and works in marketing for Teresa Tomeo Communications. She is an award-winning author and … Continue reading 36 Building A Vibrant Parish

35 Mother Teresa Being the Arms of Christ

"I challenge anyone who's listening to this podcast, go to your parish and you'll find there's always a need!" Charles Johnston on being like Mother Teresa. Charles Johnston is a father and husband in Phoenix, Arizona. His conversion journey has taken years, as he felt God pulling him toward His Church but he resisted until he couldn’t … Continue reading 35 Mother Teresa Being the Arms of Christ

34 Tips for Personal Prayer

"You'll be surprised by how you'll be blessed when you prioritize prayer time." Pat Gohn on Personal Prayer. Pat completed her  MA in Theology and Christian Ministry from Franciscan University of Steubenville (2008). She's no stranger to writing or public speaking, as she got a BS in Communications from St. John’s University in New York (1982), and enjoyed several years … Continue reading 34 Tips for Personal Prayer

33 The Men of Virtue Crusade

"In my own personal life, praying the Rosary has brought a deep sense of peace." Michael Skinner  Michael Skinner is the author of Men of Virtue Rosary a special Marian devotion designed for men and their families.  Since its debut on October 7, 2016, Men of Virtue - and its tag line "There has never been a greater need … Continue reading 33 The Men of Virtue Crusade