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In this week’s episode of The Break, Fr. Roderick reviews the movie The Avengers and talks about the need for Catholics to assemble and promote Catholic Media on Catholic Media Promotion Day 2012. Plus, a simple Tuna wrap recipe for days when it’s just too warm to cook.
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In his message for World Communication Day on May 20th, Pope Benedict XVI stressed the importance of silence in our life:
Silence is also the theme of the 2nd Annual Catholic Media Promotion Day starting this Wednesday and Thursday. The purpose of this day is explained on the New Evangelizers Website:
On Wednesday, May 23, we’re asking you to take a one-day break from posting on blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Google +, Pinterest, etc… and use that day to reflect on the Pope’s words about the role of silence in communication and evangelization.
Then, on Thursday, May 24, please share the fruit of that day of prayer and silence with everyone, by posting (here) your answer to the question: “What in Catholic Media has had an impact on me during the past year?
Click here to read more about Catholic Media Promotion Day!
John Clem also posted a great article about Catholic Media Promotion Day on his blog ‘Call to Holiness‘
Your vocation in life can help you with 'priority triage'
In a new episode of Health and Holiness, Fr. Roderick talks about how to combat procrastination and stress by making quick decisions on everything based upon a clear set of priorities. Your vocation in life is your first priority. However, for many people, it’s something they hardly ever think about. However, if you regularly ask yourself what God wants you to do, you have a great criterium to help you decide what should go to the top of your daily to-do list.
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In this week’s episode of The Break, I talk about the photo above. We all know that Pope Benedict loves cats, but is this photo real, or Photoshopped?
Also in this week’s episode: Monks, beer and opera; House MD; praying for a good death; The Office, Pan-Am cancelled; Fringe; TRON uprising; Once Upon a Time; going back to Greece; learning Portuguese for WYD 2013; Lifehacker; Diablo III; Vegemite; and a question from one of our listeners: can a Pope quit?
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Totally photoshopped! The cat is the only thing that doesn’t project a shadow.
Had cat who jumped on our desk too. must be real. My dog would sit on my feet when he didn’t want me to go out. Animals are intuitive[sp?]. Real photo
Fr. Roderick’s 12 part series about truth and fiction in Dan Brown’s Angels & Demons, recorded on location in Rome and in the Vatican, is back online! Visit the locations mentioned in the story and discover the true story of the Secret Archives, the Swiss Guards and the Conclave!
Click here to visit the new website of Secrets of Angels and Demons!
In this week’s episode of Catholic Weekend, Catholic Dad Sean McCarney, Maria Johnson, Steve Nelson and Fr. Roderick talk about James Bond, air traffic control, tricorders, priests in space; favorite board games, the SQPN Easter Egg Challenge, Blogworld NY, the Catholic New Media Conference and about the youngest catholic to ever go viral on YouTube!
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Thank you Father & everyone there at SQPN! God Bless you all & thank you for bringing us this wonderful programming.
Thank you for all you do, Father! I’m looking forward to another year of wonderful programming. God bless you!
Seven years ago, on April 19, white smoke announced the election of a new Pope. Fr. Roderick was on location, podcasting live from St. Peter’s Square. Hear the excitement of the crowds when the doors of the balcony open and when Pope Benedict XVI addresses the world for the first time!
Click on the links to hear the podcasts recorded during the conclave leading up to the live recording of the ‘Habemus Papam’ on Saint Peter’s Square!
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Fr. Roderick, thank you so much for re-posting these episodes! It was wonderful to re-live this exciting event. Pope Benedict XVI is truly “my Pope” and listening to these podcasts again was the best way for me to celebrate the 7th anniversary of his election. I thank our dear Holy Father for every single minute of these past 7 years.
Mike Kuypers wrote a nice recap of Saturday’s 2012 Divine Mercy Podcast Marathon:
It was a long day. And an enjoyable one. The SQPN Podcast Marathon began with Catholic Weekend and Fr. Roderick hosting Capt. Jeff, Maria, Steve, Greg Willits and Jimmy Akin. This was followed by the prayerful Pat Gohn who led us all in the rosary and the Divine Mercy prayer. She also offered several incentives for donations.
Then we were among men. Specifically Capt. Jeff and Jimmy Akin. Jimmy fielded tough Catholic questions with ease.
After the guys came David, Allyson and their brood — of chickens. The Sweeneys auctioned off the right to name their birds. Capt. Jeff graciously made a bid in honor of Denyse and me!
By 3:00 Fr. Roderick was back, this time hosting David Handlos and Shelly Kelly for Secrets of Once Upon a Time. Love the show. Love the podcast.
Then we were ushered into the Catholic Lab where Ian Maxfield gave us lessons (and quizzes) in history and science. Seeing him answered the nagging question, does Ian wear a Catholic lab coat? The answer is no.
Next came an informal hour in which Fr. Roderick, Sean McCarney and Inge dissed other countries’ food and drink. If you value your life don’t offer to share your fries with Sean, your beans with Father or your coffee with Inge.
If you were to ask what the highlight of the marathon was I guess I’d have to say Fr. Roderick’s “horror smoothie” segment.
What were the ingredients?
The combination looked lethal.
Judging by Father’s discomfort after downing the contents of his glass it wasn’t far from poison. In the chat room we were actually urging him to not drink the entire glass. But he was determined to give the bidders their money’s worth.
After Father (who ducked out in a hurry) came Secrets of Harry Potter with Jim, Lyn, Ariadnaand Denise,
The marathon ended the way it began, with Catholic Weekend. But this time Capt. Jeff was back in the pilot’s seat. The show was fun and informal, and a great way to go out.
In the end the marathon earned $8000 and the Giving Campaign earned over $100,000. I know this is short of the original $140,000 goal but I was proud of the way our chat room came through today.
Speaking of the chat, here’s the final tally of Facebook friends who showed up for the marathon: Steph, Clifford, Dani, David Handlos, Jim, Jared, Waterbug, Maria, Liam, Joann, Capt. Jeff, Barb, John Brunton, Jennifer, Denyse, Sean McGaughy, Steve, David Sweeney, Lyn, Pat Gohn, Greg, Terry, Dan, Pat Padley, John Villacrusis, Shelly, Zina, Dee, Inge, Anne, Ian, Sean McCarney, Laura, Ariadna and Deborah.
Mike
Father, I hope you are doing okay after drinking that concoction…
The Star Quest Production Network (SQPN) is pleased to announce those expected to speak at the 2012 Catholic New Media Conference.
The 5th annual Catholic New Media Conference will be held at the Arlington Convention Center (Arlington, TX) on August 29-31, 2012. For the first time, the CNMC will be meeting in the same location as the Catholic Marketing Network trade show and the meeting of the Catholic Writers Guild. (More …)
Would like to know how to participate as a presenter for future conferences. I’ve been doing social media professionaly for almost six years, four of those with the CBS affiliate in Toledo, Ohio. Currently I am director of communications/marketing for the Sisters of St. Francis, Tiffin, Ohio.
Marina, 
Judy Ott are discussing. 
Michelle, and 
Colleen are discussing. 
Tina Lewis are discussing. 
Kate Oatis is discussing. 
I saw the original pic at least in two different notes. http://goo.gl/qR3gH That’s a good one
Blessings to all