We are Sirius/XM subscribers and one of the programs on The Catholic Channel that has become a weekly pleasure is A Conversation with the Archbishop (now Cardinal-designate Dolan) when New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan discusses a variety of topics and significant issues in the Church. Much of the banter between Cardinal-designate Dolan and program host Fr. … [Read more…]
It has been quite busy on pilgrimage the last few days! We were finally able to connect to a data plan, but given we are minutes away from porting at Patmos, this will be a quick update. Here are two pictures of our adventures this morning at Ephesus.
8:15 a.m. – We got into the piazza! Millions of people here!
2:00 a.m. – Sitting outside Saint Peter’s Square with, oh, probably at least a million others waiting for the beatification Mass for Pope John Paul. The crowd, comprised of people all over the world, is energized and eager. We are blessed to be here, witnessing this moment in history. More updates to come as events … [Read more…]
Last summer, we were selected for the Greece & Turkey pilgrimage with Lino Rulli and The Catholic Guy Show! However, when the Beatification of Pope John Paul II was announced, our travel coordinator The Catholic Traveler did some fast rearranging to include it in our itinerary. Tune in Friday, April 29 when Lino will be … [Read more…]
~ 1 ~ The Pope of the People: The John Paul II musical opened last weekend in Des Moines. As I’ve written about a good deal lately, I have a role in the production, and it’s been amazing — one of the most uplifting musical experiences I have ever been involved with. But don’t just … [Read more…]