Give me your fear and I´ll give you peace. This is the thought which came to my mind after having seen this beautiful video on the sacrament of reconciliation. We are all sinners, all of us need forgiveness, we have all felt in our hearts the weight of...
Man finds his perfection “in seeking and loving what is true and good” - Catechism of the Catholic Church # 1704. All of us have goals in life and we work hard to achieve them, trying to avoid bad habits. There's no better time for a re-set than Lent - a call from...
"Man finds himself when he makes himself a sincere gift." These are the words of wisdom given to us by Saint Pope John Paul II and reiterated by Leah Darrow in this promotional video for Beloved: Finding Happiness in Marriage. What is the best gift you can give your...
Today’s video is a sneak peek from a new series on the mystery and meaning of marriage called Beloved. Its message is clear enough, so I don't feel the need to explain much. As a simple note, I would like to point something that I think is fundamental if we truly want...
While men are often presented by secular society as being either dumb, clumsy, absent-minded, lazy or authoritative and controlling, this commercial hits a very loud chord that resounds a different message. It shows men who are observant, attentive, active and willing...
When we think of the martyrs like Saint Valentine, what do we imagine? Probably the cruel scene of his death or the torture that he endured. This is an important part no doubt. It’s a sign of what he was willing to endure for his beliefs. But there’s a danger here: we...
Today's video is an extremely well made catechetical presentation of the sacrament of the Eucharist, produced by Sophia Institute for Teachers. The "source and summit of our faith", it is impossible to give it the credit it deserves. "Recognize in this bread what...
Have you ever spent an inordinate amount of time setting up dominoes only to see them fall in a fraction of the time you spent lining them up? When I was a kid, the first time I saw the domino effect in action I remember thinking it was the coolest thing ever. The...
There’s a certain extra potency when the radical message of the Gospel – the good news – comes from someone with a story like John Pridmore’s, a man who was once so rotten – so dead – that his rescue was truly as dramatic as a last-ditch heart defibrillation. I will...
There are many things people do which hurt us and there are things we do which wound other people. Some are perhaps more obvious than others, some are clearly worse than others. There are two things that I think it is important to remember: 1. There are no good sins....
Outside da Box is an apostolate dedicated to bringing Jesus Christ to the young church through digital media. In addition to the quality of the videos, it is immensely encouraging for me to witness a group of Catholics who are taking digital evangelization seriously....
Today's video provides both an excellent explanation of some of the ideas behind the altar server together with practical tips on how to serve with reverence and understanding. As a reflexion, I would like to propose the idea that the liturgy, and above all the...
Today's culture has a nagging obsession for concrete results produced with speed and efficiency. You've done something? Great, let me see it. I want to touch it, I want to share it on Facebook, I want to tweet about it... A digitized positivism that predicates the...
Whether this is a refresher or an introduction, this film creatively walks through the Sacrament of Reconciliation in a way that will stick with you. In his book, "The Name of God is Mercy", Pope Francis reminds us of the importance of going to confession. I think...
What is the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick and who can receive it? These four great videos will help you understand what is taking place in this beautiful Sacrament for those who are sick, suffering, and aging. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrKiuKqTfSs...
In the spirit of Pope Francis' call to come together as one community before the Holy Sacrament, we would like to offer this video, released by the USCCB, that is a collection of short testimonies on why people attend Eucharistic Adoration. The video speaks...
Progressing, getting ahead, moving forward, making strides, taking the lead... We live in a society that has an absolute fascination with the forward direction. It's a compliment: "He or she a is a forward-thinker." It's a dream: "To discover the next great leap...
"The Eucharist & You" is another ODB films production. The main character, Jimmy, is the typical "All American Kid", and, in fact, proposes the typical "ideal life". Most conceptions of the ideal "American" life don't tend to include the Eucharist, much...
When you look at yourself what to do you see? Is your gaze one of love and truth, or judgment and despair? Do you understand the significance of God’s mercy? Or, have you rejected it from your heart? The video tries to tap into the drama of every human heart that...
The story of the prodigal son is much more than a parable told long ago. It is a drama that is lived out in each one of our lives. It continues to speak, to open hearts, and to change lives because it portrays our daily drama with shocking clarity and uncovers those...
In today's video we witness a special–yet unfortunately rare– event: two individuals who have said yes to God's plan for our sexuality. They have waited till marriage and are speaking to the camera on the day of their wedding. The man is ecstatic and overwhelmed with...
Father, you want me to be what? A Eucharistic minister? Oh no, Father, I am not worthy! There were my responses – thirteen years ago – when my parish priest approached me to consider serving the People of God as an extraordinary minister of the Eucharist (the more...
Our baptismal promises – promises that were made at one particular and special moment in our lives, yet through this sacrament’s indelible spiritual mark, do and must continue to shape our life. As Catholics, by way of reminder, we situate our reflection on the...
The video presented today has been skillfully crafted by Mauricio Artieda, a former director of Catholic-Link. Its primary purpose is to reinforce the foundational identity of the Catholic Church as being established by Christ Himself. This video has garnered a...
This six-minute video that comes as part of the Sacraments 101 Series by Busted Halo excellently presents a basic catechesis on the Sacrament of Baptism. During my transitional diaconate, I had the wonderful opportunity to serve the Filipino Community in Rome at Santa...