Catholic Apostolate Center Resources

This blogcast explores “ Look Up, Set Out, and Give " written by Kate Fowler and read by Tom Carani. In this blog post, Kate recalls the example of the Magi and encourages us to keep our head held up and our eyes on our goal of deeper relationship with Christ.   This Incarnation is awe-inspiring. So awe-inspiring, in fact, that it even draws strangers. The Messiah foretold was long-awaited by the...

This blogcast explores “ Ready Our Hearts " written and read by ​Fr. Frank S. Donio, S.A.C. In this blog post, Fr. Frank encourages us to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ at Christmas time.   Christmas approaches. We are nearly through our Advent waiting. What has this time been for us? As we enter the joyful season of celebration of the Incarnation, we have an opportunity to embrace th...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series about the Jubilee Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope. A pilgrimage is a spiritual journey and travel of a person to a holy place. Pilgrimages are distinct from a vacation or a trip and are an analogy of the pursuit of Heaven on the Earthly journey and are means by which the faithful experie...

This blogcast explores “ Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence " written and read by Jonathan Sitko. In this blog post, Jonathan reflects on the popular Advent hymn and it’s connection to the Nativity of Christ.   As a brief refresher, it is a song whose lyrics are based on the Divine Liturgy of St. James and has been used as a hymn in Greek since around the third or fourth century. Speaking about the...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series about the Jubilee Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope. A pilgrimage is a spiritual journey and travel of a person to a holy place. Pilgrimages are distinct from a vacation or a trip and are an analogy of the pursuit of Heaven on the Earthly journey and are means by which the faithful experie...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. starts a series about the Jubilee Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope. The Holy Father has announced that 2025 will be a Jubilee Year, something which happens every 25 years. The theme for Jubilee 2025 is “Pilgrims of Hope,” and it will be a year of hope for a world suffering the impacts of war, the ongoing effe...

This blogcast explores “ Embracing Advent " written by ​Helena Romano and read by Amy Cardin In this blog post, Helena shares how the Advent season stands apart from Christmas and helps prepare our hearts and souls for the coming of Christ and this period of preparation can even lend itself to a more exciting Christmas.   When we experience Advent in this way, the anticipation for Christmas builds...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series connecting Advent to the Eucharist and focuses on the connection between the Eucharist and Christ’s Second Coming at the end of time. "The Eucharist is also “A pledge of future glory.” A beautiful ejaculatory prayer, composed by the great St. Thomas Aquinas, and soon adopted by the C...

This blogcast explores “ Finding Time to be Thankful ” written and read by Sarah Harrigan. In this blog post, Sarah shares some of the joys and benefits of keeping the things that we are grateful for at the forefront of our minds.   In prayer, I have found myself trying to be more present in the moment, more thankful, and more reflective in my thoughts. I try to write down the moments when I find...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series connecting Advent to the Eucharist and focuses on the connection between the Saint Joseph, the foster father of Jesus, and the Eucharist. Fr. Frank connects St. Joseph to the Eucharist and how he adored the Lord Jesus incarnate in the womb of Mary and beyond. Like St. Joseph, we are...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series connecting Advent to the Eucharist and focuses on the connection between the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Eucharist. Fr. Frank makes the connection to Blessed Virgin Mary and the Eucharist. We are called to take Mary as our mother and she invites us to do whatever Jesus tells us. We f...

This blogcast explores “ The Musical Tradition of All Souls' Day ” written by Emily Lomnitzer and read by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess. In this blog post, Emily shares some of the history behind All Souls’ Day’s most famous musical compositions, for example, by Mozart, Verdi, or Andrew Lloyd Weber.   Moving forward in history, we see some of the greatest composers creating masterworks called “requiem...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses begins a new series connecting Advent to the Eucharist and focuses on Christ as the Lamb of God in the Eucharist. Fr. Frank makes the connection to what the priest says when showing the Eucharist: “Behold the Lamb of God”, the Sacrifice of the Christ the Lamb of God for us, and the Mass as a re...

This blogcast explores “ St. Andrew: What We Can Learn From The "Hidden Apostle" In Evangelization " written by Danielle Schmitz and read by Meghan Abando. In this blog post, Danielle shares about the model of St. Andrew and how he brought St. Peter to Jesus. We are called to bring others to Jesus so that they can fulfill the mission God has in mind for them.   As we celebrate the Feast Day of St....

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses Male Religious communities and the difference between Apostolic and Contemplative communities. Apostolic communities are characterized by their work of charity in the world. They are sent out to care for those who are suffering and witness Christ. The contemplative communities emphasize the nee...

This blogcast explores “ St. Therese and the Power of Intercession " written by Danielle Schmitz and read by Meghan Abando. In this blog post, Danielle shares the intercessory power of St. Therese of Lisieux and how we are called to intercede for those in our lives, like St. Therese.   St. Therese realized that our prayer has power because it is the cry of children to their Father, a Father who ca...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses Women Religious with a focus on Apostolic and Contemplative Religious communities. Apostolic communities are characterized by their work of charity in the world. They are sent out to care for those who are suffering and witness Christ. The contemplative communities emphasize the need to pray fo...

This blogcast explores “ The Power of a Name " written by Erin Donn and read by Tom Carani. In this blog post, Erin reflects on the first title the child Jesus gave to Mary: Mom.   When we speak Mary’s name and call out to her as our spiritual mom, we are fulfilling St. Francis de Sales' words to “run to Mary, and, as her little children, cast ourselves into her arms with a perfect confidence.” We...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses Consecrated Virgins and Hermits. Consecrated virgins and hermits are officially recognized by the Church and the local Bishop. They devote their lives to prayer, penance, and intercession for the Church and the people of God. This is a particular Vocation discerned by the individual and the Chu...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses Secular Institutes in the United States.  (from the United States Conference of Secular Institutes) : We are a sign of the Church that loves to be among the people! Members of secular institutes are “in the world and not of the world, but for the world.” We live in whatever providential circums...

This blogcast explores “ The Practice of Wonder ” written by Erin Donn and read by Tom Carani. In this blog post, Erin encourages us to recognize the beauty and wonder that can be found all around us.   One of my favorite things about children is the sense of wonder that they naturally possess. Despite the ordinariness and repetition of their days, their lives are marked by wonder. As children go...

This blogcast explores “ The Mother and Head ” written by Victor David and read by John Cardillo. In this blog post, Patrick reflects on his high school Mass experiences and the communion among mankind and God himself.   The full name of this particular church is the Archbasilica of the Most Holy Savior and Saints John the Baptist and John the Evangelist at the Lateran. What a mouthful! The Latera...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the new resource, The Art of Mentorship , available now on the Catholic Apostolate Center website. The Art of Mentorship is a free resource from the Catholic Apostolate Center to help those who are Young Adults learn the best processes and practices of mentorship. In it are helpful and practica...

This blogcast explores “ Reflections from One Week in Rome ” written and read by Sarah Harrigan. In this blog post, Sarah reflects on her travel experiences while in Rome for a leadership program where she encountered members of the Church from around the world.   Each day, we began with morning prayer, and we were encouraged to volunteer to share a prayer exercise with the group. One of my favori...

In our final webinar of this three part series, Dr. Steven Serafin provides suggestions for successful models of marriage ministry. How to identify models that might work for you, as well as provide some insights in ways to grow your marriage ministry into a sustainable and successful one for your community. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - F...