Netflix, Blockbuster and DVD avenue are among the top rated Online Movie rental subscriptions but did you know that their is a Catholic alternative?
Pius Media was created by a couple with 4 children who desired to "help families like ours to find great, wholesome entertainment for their families that is not contrary to the faith".
Their intro states: "We are your source for movies depicting the lives of the saints, children’s movies, educational tools for Religious Education teachers, conversion stories from the greatest apologists, Catholic-friendly Hollywood movies, and some great old television series.
Christian purity requires a purification of the social climate. It requires of the communications media that their presentations show concern for respect and restraint. Purity of heart brings freedom from widespread eroticism and avoids entertainment inclined to voyeurism and illusion. Catechism of the Catholic Church 2525 "
I am excited to start my own subscription and share these great movies with my family while supporting a business that strives to uphold our common virtues and help make the world a better place.
Check them out at http://piusmedia.com/
If you have questions or suggestions about "Make the Connection", feel free to contact me!
Peace of Christ to you!
Kerry Madden
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Review of L'Angelus Concert
Jump up and dance with L'Angelus!
L'Angelus is the self described "Power Trio" from Louisiana and that is a very apt description!
Their music is filled with joy and humor, as well as a deep sense of tradition and love of family.
My heart was truly blessed by encountering these fabulous musicians! (and my toe was tapping too!).
For a dance around the house fun filled adventure....check out their Ca C'est Bon CD. My daughter says every song is her favorite! (quickly forgetting Hannah Montana!). It's available on their website (I downloaded through Itunes). http://www.langelusband.com/
For relaxing, worshiping and meditation fill you heart with their latest CD: Sacred Hymns through Ignatius Press. www.ignatius.com I don't recommend downloading the music on Itunes because the CD case is wonderful and I would have been sad to not have the lyrics and beautiful pictures of the Rees family and friends.
L'Angelus is the self described "Power Trio" from Louisiana and that is a very apt description!
Their music is filled with joy and humor, as well as a deep sense of tradition and love of family.
My heart was truly blessed by encountering these fabulous musicians! (and my toe was tapping too!).
For a dance around the house fun filled adventure....check out their Ca C'est Bon CD. My daughter says every song is her favorite! (quickly forgetting Hannah Montana!). It's available on their website (I downloaded through Itunes). http://www.langelusband.com/
For relaxing, worshiping and meditation fill you heart with their latest CD: Sacred Hymns through Ignatius Press. www.ignatius.com I don't recommend downloading the music on Itunes because the CD case is wonderful and I would have been sad to not have the lyrics and beautiful pictures of the Rees family and friends.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Make the connection...it's time to run with the nuns!
It' time to register for the 13Th Annual St Charles Children's Home 5K
Last year's St. Charles Children's Home 5k was a blast! Runners from all walks of life came together on a beautiful late summer day to raise funds and awareness for the great work done by the Daughters of Mary Mother of Healing Love. Their website states that they are "A private association of Roman Catholic women dedicated to the healing of the abused & neglected". These sisters are a beautiful witness of their consecrated life given in service to God and His children!
*USATF certified course
*$1,000 Cash award pool
*Champion Chip Timing
*Fun Run and Activities
*Great food and raffle
*Special PR awards for best personal times
Join me as I run with the runs on Sept 7, 2009! To register visit www.runningnuns.com
Last year's St. Charles Children's Home 5k was a blast! Runners from all walks of life came together on a beautiful late summer day to raise funds and awareness for the great work done by the Daughters of Mary Mother of Healing Love. Their website states that they are "A private association of Roman Catholic women dedicated to the healing of the abused & neglected". These sisters are a beautiful witness of their consecrated life given in service to God and His children!
*USATF certified course
*$1,000 Cash award pool
*Champion Chip Timing
*Fun Run and Activities
*Great food and raffle
*Special PR awards for best personal times
Join me as I run with the runs on Sept 7, 2009! To register visit www.runningnuns.com
Make the Connection....Catholic summertime fun!
I was so excited to hear about this event. I saw L'Angelus on EWTN recently and they are so much fun! Hope you can join us!
Kerry, The Catholic Parish Media Liaison
Our Lady of Guadeloupe Family Picnic and Christian Concert
Saturday August 1, 2009 Sanderson Hay Farm 682 Post Rd Greenland NH
12-2pm Games for Kids and Volleyball for big kids and adults
2-3pm Canoe races for teens
3-3:30pm Family Rosary
3:30-4pm Prepare for Mass
4pm Holy Mass
5-6pm Cookout (Please bring your own food, paper goods, utensils, beverages, and blankets. Grills provided)
6-8pm Concert with L'Angelus (my favorite New Orleans band! Recently appearing on EWTN...check them out at http://www.angelusband.com/)
8pm Bonfire
Family camping available at no charge. Don't forget sunscreen, bug spray, campfire chair, fishing pole, sports equipment, etc. Tickets only $20 per family To register for picnic and buy tickets got to www.olgpicnicnh.org to download form Mail with payment to Mary Sue Sanderson, PO Box 283, North Hampton, NH 03862 more info, email picnicandconcert@familink.net
See website for more details http://www.olgpicnicnh.org/
Kerry, The Catholic Parish Media Liaison
Our Lady of Guadeloupe Family Picnic and Christian Concert
Saturday August 1, 2009 Sanderson Hay Farm 682 Post Rd Greenland NH
12-2pm Games for Kids and Volleyball for big kids and adults
2-3pm Canoe races for teens
3-3:30pm Family Rosary
3:30-4pm Prepare for Mass
4pm Holy Mass
5-6pm Cookout (Please bring your own food, paper goods, utensils, beverages, and blankets. Grills provided)
6-8pm Concert with L'Angelus (my favorite New Orleans band! Recently appearing on EWTN...check them out at http://www.angelusband.com/)
8pm Bonfire
Family camping available at no charge. Don't forget sunscreen, bug spray, campfire chair, fishing pole, sports equipment, etc. Tickets only $20 per family To register for picnic and buy tickets got to www.olgpicnicnh.org to download form Mail with payment to Mary Sue Sanderson, PO Box 283, North Hampton, NH 03862 more info, email picnicandconcert@familink.net
See website for more details http://www.olgpicnicnh.org/
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Make the Connection: Dynamic Catholic Speakers!
This past week I was blessed to have the opportunity to attend the workshops of 2 dynamic Catholic speakers.
The first was Anna Scally who presented a fun, lively and engaging retreat for our 8-10th grade students. She guided the teens through lessons on the gifts of the Holy Spirit using popular music, interactive games and reflections. Anna received rave reveiws from parents and students alike. You can find her at http://www.cornerstonemedia.org/
The second was Kitty Cleveland who gave powerful testimony to Divine Mercy. She was brought to us by Cathoic Quest, http://www.catholicquest.org/, an organizations whose goal is to empower Catholics to embrace, defend and learn more about the Catholic Church. Kitty told the moving story of her faith journey that includes the heartbreaking, wrongful imprisonment of her father, a prominent Catholic deacon and lawyer in Lousiana. Kitty highlighted God's providence in her life through song and adoration time with the attendees of this evening. There was also opportunity to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and receive reconcillation. This evening was a true gift that refreshed my soul.
You can find more infomation about Kitty and her music at www.kittycleveland.com.
The first was Anna Scally who presented a fun, lively and engaging retreat for our 8-10th grade students. She guided the teens through lessons on the gifts of the Holy Spirit using popular music, interactive games and reflections. Anna received rave reveiws from parents and students alike. You can find her at http://www.cornerstonemedia.org/
The second was Kitty Cleveland who gave powerful testimony to Divine Mercy. She was brought to us by Cathoic Quest, http://www.catholicquest.org/, an organizations whose goal is to empower Catholics to embrace, defend and learn more about the Catholic Church. Kitty told the moving story of her faith journey that includes the heartbreaking, wrongful imprisonment of her father, a prominent Catholic deacon and lawyer in Lousiana. Kitty highlighted God's providence in her life through song and adoration time with the attendees of this evening. There was also opportunity to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and receive reconcillation. This evening was a true gift that refreshed my soul.
You can find more infomation about Kitty and her music at www.kittycleveland.com.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Make the Connection for Tweens!
Faith Online for Tweens!
Many thanks to Diana K for sharing this great resource with me that she found in Catholic Digest www.catholicdigest.com (a Catholic magazine).
Looking for a way to get your tweens more involved in learning about their faith?
Check out www.Yfaith.co.uk, a website designed in the UK for kids ages 10-13!
According to the "about" page for parents:
"Yfaith is an initiative of the Catholic Agency to Support Evangelization (CASE). It was created in response to the need of parents looking for support in passing on their faith to their children. Based on biblical teaching and the teachings of the Catholic Church, Yfaith aims to facilitate young peoples’ faith exploration, and enhance their understanding and experience of the Catholic faith".
The very interactive kids' "about" page engages them with videos of other kids explaining Yfaith and giving links to help them get started:
"In Get Connected you can hear other Yfaith users’ opinions and their stories about faith. Check out our girls only and boys only pages! In Faith you can explore who God is and how the Holy Spirit can be life changing. In Your World you can read about issues that are important to you, get serious about the environment, and check out reviews of the latest films and books. Sacred Space is space for you and God. From writing letters to listening to songs… there'll be something here that will help you pray".
If you have questions or suggestions for "Make the Connection", feel free to contact me!Peace of Christ to you!
Kerry Madden, The Catholic Parish Media Liaison
http://kerryannmadden.blogspot.com/
KMadden445@aol.com
Many thanks to Diana K for sharing this great resource with me that she found in Catholic Digest www.catholicdigest.com (a Catholic magazine).
Looking for a way to get your tweens more involved in learning about their faith?
Check out www.Yfaith.co.uk, a website designed in the UK for kids ages 10-13!
According to the "about" page for parents:
"Yfaith is an initiative of the Catholic Agency to Support Evangelization (CASE). It was created in response to the need of parents looking for support in passing on their faith to their children. Based on biblical teaching and the teachings of the Catholic Church, Yfaith aims to facilitate young peoples’ faith exploration, and enhance their understanding and experience of the Catholic faith".
The very interactive kids' "about" page engages them with videos of other kids explaining Yfaith and giving links to help them get started:
"In Get Connected you can hear other Yfaith users’ opinions and their stories about faith. Check out our girls only and boys only pages! In Faith you can explore who God is and how the Holy Spirit can be life changing. In Your World you can read about issues that are important to you, get serious about the environment, and check out reviews of the latest films and books. Sacred Space is space for you and God. From writing letters to listening to songs… there'll be something here that will help you pray".
If you have questions or suggestions for "Make the Connection", feel free to contact me!Peace of Christ to you!
Kerry Madden, The Catholic Parish Media Liaison
http://kerryannmadden.blogspot.com/
KMadden445@aol.com
Monday, November 10, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS SQPN!!
Bravo, hooray and PRAISE GOD!
4 Catholic podcast won the 2008 People's Choice Podcast awards!!!
Check out http://www.sqpn.com/ below for the exciting news and links to these awesome podcasts!
Kerry
SQPN Brings Home 4 Podcast Awards
By Fr. Roderick • November 10, 2008
The Catholic new media network SQPN has won four awards in the 2008 People’s Choice Podcast Awards. Fr. Leo Patalinghug’s video series ‘Grace Before Meals’ won the award in the Food and Drink category, George Leite won the Podsafe Music award for his show ‘Catholic Rockers’, and Fr. Roderick Vonhogen won two awards: ‘Healthy Catholic’ won in the Health and Fitness category, and his morning show ‘Daily Breakfast’ won the award in the category Religion and Inspiration.
Thanks to everyone who voted!
4 Catholic podcast won the 2008 People's Choice Podcast awards!!!
Check out http://www.sqpn.com/ below for the exciting news and links to these awesome podcasts!
Kerry
SQPN Brings Home 4 Podcast Awards
By Fr. Roderick • November 10, 2008
The Catholic new media network SQPN has won four awards in the 2008 People’s Choice Podcast Awards. Fr. Leo Patalinghug’s video series ‘Grace Before Meals’ won the award in the Food and Drink category, George Leite won the Podsafe Music award for his show ‘Catholic Rockers’, and Fr. Roderick Vonhogen won two awards: ‘Healthy Catholic’ won in the Health and Fitness category, and his morning show ‘Daily Breakfast’ won the award in the category Religion and Inspiration.
Thanks to everyone who voted!
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