Catholic Apostolate Center Resources

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses themes of Advent from St. Vincent Pallotti, specifically silence.  Silence "The Incarnate Word, infinite Wisdom, to teach us the practice of silence, was born for us in the seclusion of a stable, in the still silence of the night as a little baby, which like all infants, could not speak. Theref...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses Advent resources provided by the Catholic Apostolate Center . The season of Advent is the Church’s liturgical season of preparation for Christmas. It is often referred to as “the Little Lent”. Advent begins on the Sunday closest to the feast of St. Andrew, November 30th, and continues for four...

This blogcast explores “Living the Liturgical Year at Home," written and read by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess. “Living the Liturgical Year at Home,” by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess. In her blog and with the onset of Advent, the beginning of a new Liturgical Year, approaching, Fatima gives ideas and advice for celebrating the important days and feast within your own family. These celebrations could be fo...

This blogcast explores “Our Spiritual Love Story," written by Susan A. Fowler and read by Monica Thom Konschnik.    “Our Spiritual Love Story,” by Susan A. Fowler.   Author: Susan A. Fowler was born and raised in Maryland and has been a lifelong Catholic actively involved in parish ministries for over 43 years. She has been married for 42 years, raised 6 children with her husband, and currently re...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses vocations awareness week, focusing on the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life. We are called to pray for vocations, but also to encourage those who are considering a vocation. National Vocation Awareness Week , celebrated November 5-11, 2023, is an annual week-long celebration of the Ca...

This blogcast explores “Living Faith Through Missionary Discipleship," written and read by Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. “​Living Faith Through Missionary Discipleship,” by Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.   In his blog post, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses how the baptized provide a profound witness to Jesus Christ through their actions as missionary disciples . Young people, in particular, have a unique witn...

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...

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 Wa...

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 m...

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 F...

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 la...

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 ass...

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....

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...

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 miss...

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 s...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the transition students , military, and young adults generally undertake at the beginning of a new semester or new job and the decisions regarding faith they may make.  The young adult years are a time when people begin to branch out and may make new, more profound decisions for the first time....

This blogcast explores “Learning and Life in the Liturgy," written by Braden Lynch and read by Victor David.  “Learning and Life in the Liturgy” by Braden Lynch.   Author: Braden Lynch is a religion teacher at Pallotti High School (Laurel, MD) and former Summer Associate for the Catholic Apostolate Center.   Victor David: Victor David is the Interim Director of Residence Life at Catholic Universit...

“Communicating Like Chrysostom,” by Fr. Evan Ponton and read by Tom Carani.   In his blog post, Fr. Evan Ponton discusses practical tips for individuals looking to grow in their communication and public speaking skills as a means of evangelization like St. John Chrysostom , the patron Saint of preachers, orators, and speakers and his feast day is September 13. To help improve public speaking, Fr....

In this segment from the  Son Rise Morning Show on  Sacred Heart Radio , Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the Pillar of Advocacy in  Called to the Joy of Love . Advocacy in the public square seeks to advance the truths of the human person, of marriage, and of the family enlightened by faith, reason, and two-thousand years of human experience. The  USCCB document Called to the Joy of Love  is the...

This blogcast explores “Become What You Behold," written and read by Kate Fowler.    "Become What You Behold,” by Kate Fowler.   Author: Kate Fowler is the Blog Coordinator for the Catholic Apostolate Center. Her work includes: coordinating our  Ad Infinitum blog , editing posts and resources for the Center, and co-hosting the On Mission podcast.   Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center The Cen...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses accompanying couples and families who experience complex or difficult situations: from addiction and violence to accompanying military families as in Called to the Joy of Love . The Church may not have the expertise in these issues, so it is important to refer families to professionals.  The US...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the need to accompany grandparents and the elderly as a vital link between generations as in Called to the Joy of Love . This is particularly relevant as the Feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus, is on July 26th and the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly, established by...

This blogcast explores “A Cross to Bear," written and read by Sarah Harrigan.  “A Cross to Bear,” by Sarah Harrigan. In this blogcast, Sarah Harrigan describes her devotion to St. Padre Pio, born Francesco Forgione and also known as Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, an Italian Franciscan Capuchin friar, priest and stigmatist who endured immense pain from his stigmata, the wounds crucifixion of Christ, an...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the need to accompany widows and widowers, especially those in our community and parish through their difficult time as in Called to the Joy of Love . The USCCB document Called to the Joy of Love  is the national pastoral framework for marriage and family life ministry, which came out in 2021 a...