Dear Parish Bulletin Contact,
Your parish recently purchased thespecial Summer CD Bundles from Lighthouse Catholic Media. We are sending you information about each CD to assist you in promoting them to your parishioners.
Please feature one CD each week in the bulletin by simply copying and pasting the information below.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Your Lighthouse Account Manager
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Week #1 – Relativism
Presented by Lighthouse Catholic Youth:
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI considered moral relativism to be the most dangerousdictatorshipexisting in the world today. In this talk, Chris Stefanick debunks the powerful and epidemic myth of relativism with honesty, relevance, humor, and logical validity, offering a much-needed perspective on the current status quo of morality.
"If you only listen to one CD this year, listen to 'Relativism' by Chris Stefanick!" - Matthew Kelly
Parishioner Comments
This is certainly the underpinning issue with almost all moral evils of our day! Chris gives concrete, charitable ways to challenge this mode of thinking.
Elliot - IL
EVERY teen, especially those in preparation for Confirmation, should listen to this. So should EVERY Catechist and EVERY parent! It covers so many HOT BUTTON TOPICS in a way that TRULY opens your eyes!
William
Week #2 - True Worship
Presented by Lighthouse Catholic Youth:Fr. Michael Schmitz, the director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Duluth, as well as the Chaplain for the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, inspires and educates in these talks about the highest form of worship - the Mass. Through these three homilies filled with deep reflection on the Scriptures and vibrant stories, Fr. Mike makes sure you will never experience the Mass in the same way again.
Parishioner Comments
Father is really engaging and challenging. Definitely called me on.
Mike - Philadelphia, PA
I am a fan! He had a lot of support/examples to give that would make young adults reflect on the Eucharist in their life.
Christie - Akron, OH
Week #3 - Why Do Women Do That?
Presented by Lighthouse Catholic Youth:In this talk delivered to a group of college-aged men at the 2011 FOCUS Conference, nationally sought-after speaker Lisa Cotter addresses an important but often overlooked topic—emotional purity. Using Taylor Swift lyrics to emphasize her point, Lisa proposes that emotional purity is essential for authentic love to flourish in any romantic relationship. This talk is perfect for every young adult.
This talk was featured in Truth be Told in May 2012. Sign up now to get incredible talks like Lisa's every month!
Parishioner Comments
"Amplifies the challenge facing young men."
Will, VA
Lisa Cotter really opened my eyes to the importance of emotional chastity and its importance in my relationship. This CD is a must listen for men, both young and old.
James- Fairfax, VA
Week #4 - Remade
Presented by Lighthouse Catholic Youth:
When people decide to follow Christ, they often experience conversion. In fact, many of the saints refer to continuous conversion throughout their lives. In this talk, Mark Hart tells the story of his conversion and encourages us to be made new in Christ. (May 2013 selection in Truth be Told)
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, behold, the new has come.”2 Cor 5:17
Parishioner Comments
Hard-hitting, honest, full of mercy.
Rosemary - Ottawa, KS
Ardent words alive with humor will ignite your spirit. I could hear the truth and deep love of Christ.
Julie - Sterling, VA
Week #5 - Power in Prayer
Presented byLighthouse Catholic Youth:Listen as Sr. Mary Gabriel, Novice Director for the Sisters of Life, speaks to college students about the transforming power of prayer at the Seek 2013 conference presented by FOCUS. Drawing on personal experience and her lively faith, Sister encourages all of us to rededicate ourselves to growing in relationship with Christ through a life of joyful prayer.
This talk was the April 2013 selection of Truth be Told.Sign up today to receive incredible talks like this straight to your inbox every month!
Parishioner Comments
I learned more in this talk than I ever could have imagined.
Cindy- Arizona
Her explanation of prayer shows how it simply needs to be a relationship of love with God.
Kevin- Dallas, TX