More often than not when I ask someone how they are doing, the reply is "busy". There's no denying that we live in a culture obsessed with busyness. At times, it can almost seem that our self-worth is determined by the number of activities we are involved in. Though...
We at Catholic-Link firmly believe that videos can be great resources for apostolate: that's basically our raison d'etre. And what is a movie but a long video?! Here are our top tips for how to get the most out of watching a movie with a group. A Few Tips for Choosing...
In the United States, on Sunday, October 28th, we celebrate Priesthood Sunday. Hopefully, your parish has something planned that will raise awareness of vocations to the priesthood. It is important for young people to begin to open their minds and hearts to the...
"We used to talk on the phone ALL the time." This is my favorite quote from the WhatsUpMoms "Friends Without Kids" video. I stopped talking on the phone once unlimited texting was made available. Actual talking on the phone means that others can hear all the noise...
Many times when we are not in a Christian environment we might find ourselves stuck between a rock and a hard place in terms of sharing or defending our faith. Many of our justifications and arguments regarding evangelization and apologetics are theological,...
It is never easy to share our faith with others, but it is the call that Jesus gave every Christian in the Great Commission: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the...
Evangelists? Aren’t those judgmental people who yell that you’re always sinning? Or that uber-Christian kid from high school that says one thing and does the other? This video clip from the movie The Mission illustrates a different perspective. Evangelizing doesn’t...
I must admit that I spent many years away from God. But that does not mean that he was ever away from me. I am sure that God has always been (and is, still) by my side. Guiding my steps and protecting me, sometimes even from myself. I believe my mother's prayers have...
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...
I have often spoken with people who express their interest in evangelizing but are reticent when it comes to putting it into practice. Today's video was produced by Lifeteen looks to give a few tips on how to evangelize. 3 Steps To Evangelization 1. What's the first...
The people in this food court are quietly enjoying their lunch when it is rudely interrupted by a shout of “Alleluia!” In the faces of the people, we see suspicion. But gradually they change, hostility vanishes, parents reassure their children, and instead, we see...
he Church constantly invites its members to take an active role in the apostolic dynamic. The Holy Father, with his constant exhortations to reach out to the boundaries of society’s so as to bring the light of Christ, couldn’t be more clear. We are...
Life is never stagnant. It moves us, even without our consent. But where are you going? What are you looking for? This video brings these questions, deeply rooted in our hearts, again to the surface. This video reminded me of the countless times in my life where I...
Catholic-link.com - With great joy, we can finally declare that Catholic-link is back online, now with a new page, updated and improved. We would like to thank you all for your patience and hope that we can continue to accompany and help you in your apostolate. As you...
My happiness is seeing you happy. There is nothing that my heart longs for, more than the sentinel longs for the morning light, than to see you smile. This is the fundamental truth that flows in the veins of everything that is good and Christian. It is a truth that...
Appearances can often be quite bogus, yet it is up to us whether we allow ourselves to be deceived or not. Today's video offers an interesting insight regarding the look of an apostle towards others: each one of us must be able to see the other person for who they...
Every Catholic must realize that through their Baptism, they have been transformed. This transformation, however, has a meaning, a direction, a purpose. Through the grace and mercy of Christ, we are forgiven, transformed, and sent: we are called to be Apostles! Now,...
Communication is extremely important in any relationship. One of the greatest challenges is to be able and willing to step continually outside one's proper paradigms so as to understand what the other person says from their viewpoint, from their life experience....
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...