Here's an illustrative video on happiness. It's simple and well done. It could be useful for starting a conversation on the type of "formulas" we find in our lives and then comparing them with what Christ teaches. A few thoughts that I would add to the video's...
A Singer’s Amazing Testimony Of Faithfulness: Chris Medina
The fact that this music video has 22,000,000 visits speaks of its caliber. Chris Medina (singer) released this song the day after his elimination on American Idol. It voices the trauma suffered by his fiancée, who suffered a brain injury as the result of a car...
“I Share Therefore I am”: A Look at Communication Today
"As we expect more from technology, do we expect less from each other? Sherry Turkle studies how our devices and online personas are redefining human connection and communication -- and asks us to think deeply about the new kinds of connection we want to have." (Ted)...
The people behind the stereotype: “African Men”
Catholic-link.com - "Can any thing good come from Nazareth?" ... "Come and see." (Jn 1, 46) As the apostles bear witness, stereotypes have existed throughout human history. Their damaging influence continues today in each one of us. The video promotes a cool...
What does Messi’s Game Have to do with Christian life?
While in the normal realm of physics there are 4 directions (left, right, up, down) Messi seems to move in only three: he doesn't go down. Push him, pull his shirt, karate kick him, slide tackle him, poke his eyes out, and he still has the ball at...
“We All Want to Be Young” – Why Are the Youth Important?
The video is the result of a study done by BOX1824, a Brazilian research company specializing in behavioral sciences and consumer trends. It spells out the basics on the last two generations, Baby Boomers and Generation X,...
What Does Courage Look Like?
Check out this great video about "courage" by BluefishTv. In a society where many tend to seek out recognition, "likes", publicity, and ratings, the firm and inner decision to live for what is true and good, no matter what, becomes all the more valuable. It is...
In the Midst of Chaos, Does God Have a Plan for Your Life?
In today's world, the presence of planners, calendars, schedules, and agendas is almost overwhelming. What's even more stifling is how many times our plans don't work out. The other day I had marked down an event about 2 weeks out. I set around 6 reminders to go off...
What Would Happen If We Stopped Being Selfish and Began Living Radically for Christ?
This video, produced by getoutthebox.org, struck me as simple and impressively creative. It goes to the heart of the matter asking, "What would happen if we decided to revolutionize our generation?" What would happen if we traded in selfishness and took up a radical...
How to Help a Friend Who is Mourning
"Without God, the Cross crushes us; with God, it redeems and saves us" (John Paul II). Perhaps something similar can be said of a friend, a presence by our side that brings a little light into our darkness. How to be that friend? How to be Christ to someone when he or...
Pennyhouse´s Palace of Solitude: A Video About the Need for Others
My private space, my rules, my decisions, my times, etc. The perfect life? "A man by the name of Frederick Pennyhouse" is written, directed, and produced by Christopher S. Towle and Josh Knight. It tells the story of a man who lives alone. His house, located in the...
Idol worship: “It’s not just about golden calves anymore”
Today's video makes a great link between what we find in Scripture and our day to day lives. Like all things, sports and other examples that we find in the video are good things in themselves. There is nothing wrong with being a sports fan. Still, the video invites...
Why live chastity? “Romance without Regret”
This is a talk given by Jason and Crystalline Evert. Both are full-time apologists with Catholic Answers and here they are giving a chastity seminar called "Romance without regret." It is a fun, compelling, and to-the-point presentation. Highly recommendable for all,...
What Does It Mean to “Put on the Armor of God”?
This exceptional video is produced by Life Teen and called "Armor of God." When we hear the word "spiritual combat", what do we imagine? Angels fighting over our shoulders? Some mystic monk? Without necessarily rejecting those ideas, I think it's worth applying the...
Have You Watched Mother Teresa’s Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech?
In 1985 at the UN headquarters in New York, Mother Teresa was introduced by the UN secretary of the time, Javier Perez of Cuellar, as "the most powerful woman in the world". How can this be said of a woman who dedicated her life to the least powerful (at least in the...
“Beheld” – Are You a Slave to Vanity?
“It shall even be as when a hungry man dreameth, and, behold, he eateth; but he awaketh, and his soul is empty: or as when a thirsty man dreameth, and behold, he drinketh; but he awaketh, and behold, he is faint, and his soul hath appetite” (Is. 29:8). Vanity is a...
A father’s love
A story of a father's love for his daughter. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v66VMFBPq8E
They Call Her “The Prophet of Mercy,” Meet St. Faustina
Prayer of St. Faustina “O Lord, I want to be completely transformed into Your mercy and to be Your living reflection. May the greatest of all divine attributes, that of Your unfathomable mercy, pass through my heart and soul to my neighbor.Help me, O Lord, that my...
St. Stephen Was “Full of the Holy Spirit” and the First Christian Martyr
"But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.” At this they covered their ears and, yelling at...
What Should You Know About St. Maximilian Kolbe?
Do you know about St. Maximilian Kolbe? You will be captivated by his heroic story and inspired by the life of faith he lived. Lifeteen has produced this Saintly Minute video to help you get to know and understand the life of this great Saint. "No one in the world can...
A Mask: The Only Thing that God Can’t Work With
This video unmasks the insincerity and lies we often find ourselves trapped in, either consciously or unconsciously. The truth is that masks have become a cultural vice because we live in a world where image and appearances are the standard. This standard puts a lot...
The Life, Prayer, And Writings Of St. Teresa Of Avila – Doctor Of The Church
St. Teresa of Avila went through a time of conversion even after consecrating her life to God as a Carmelite sister. Like many others, she also placed her hope on temporary things, without focusing on the eternal God she followed, but one day, years after entering the...
St. Maria Goretti – One Of The Youngest Saints Shows Us How To Love And Forgive With A Pure Heart
Lifeteen presents another excellent, informative video about the life of St. Maria Goretti. Her pure heart and strength to forgive are a lesson for us all. She became a martyr at the young age of 12, which means that she is one of our youngest Saints. However, her...
Gianna Jessen’s Amazing Testimony – “I Survived.”
This is perhaps one of the most impressive testimonies I have seen. Gianna Jessen, an abortion survivor, gave her testimony before the United States House Judiciary Committee. The video quickly went viral because of the power of her words, conviction, and living...
Talking about Christ without Fear: Justin Bieber´s testimony
A reflection on Justin Bieber's Testimony: What makes someone an artist? Many think that to be a truly famous and influential artist you can't share any personal beliefs that go against the "politically correct" grain. Even the deepest convictions need to pass through...