Blogcasts
Welcome to the Catholic Apostolate Center’s blogcast series. Listen to these blog posts from the Ad Infinitum Blog featured on the Catholic Apostolate Center’s website. Here you will find readings of some of your favorite posts.
St. Francis de Sales: The Doctor of Divine Love
St Francis de Sales is a popular Saint and Doctor of the Church who promoted the universal call to holiness and encouraged lay people to grow in holiness in their current state of life. This blogcast explores “St. Francis de Sales: The Doctor of Divine Love" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written by Erin Donn and read by Brian Rhude.
St. John Bosco and the Power of Receptivity
St. John Bosco is known for his ministry and work with young people. This work finds its success in seeing the young people as infinitely loved by the Father and worthy of his love. This sentiment brought the young people to know Christ more personally. This blogcast explores “St. John Bosco and the Power of Receptivity" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written by Danielle Schmitz and read by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess.
Christmas: Beyond a Twinkle
Christmas welcomes the coming of Jesus Christ into the world at his birth in Bethlehem. This Christmas season reminds us of Jesus as the Light of the World and how we are called to bring Jesus to others. This blogcast explores “Beyond a Twinkle" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written by Don McCrabb, D. Min. and read by Meghan Abando.
Leaning on the Example of the Holy Family this Advent
The Holy Family’s trust in the Lord at various times of their lives is a prime example of how we are called to trust in the Lord and reflect on their witness this Advent Season. The Holy Family certainly faced challenges and difficulties, but their faith and trust never wavered. This blogcast explores “Leaning on the Example of the Holy Family this Advent" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written and read by Sarah Scalfaro.
Realizing We Are Abundantly Blessed
Gratitude helps us to appreciate God’s blessings in our life an enables us to recognize the ways he works and how he loves us. This blogcast explores “Realizing We Are Abundantly Blessed" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written by Jay Schaefer and read by Meg Ferguson.
Mentors for Saints
Saints, even the most holy, needed the assistance of others, mentors, to help them grow in holiness and guide them in the Faith. Today, young people especially need the guidance of mentors to educate them and accompany them on their journey of holiness and sanctity. This blogcast explores “Mentors for Saints" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written by Brendan Burtis and read by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess.
Saint Jude: A Dwelling Place
St. Jude offers us an example of how we are to become dwelling places of the Lord Jesus. When we follow his commands, Jesus resides in us and our love overflows and we must share his love with those who do not yet know him, like St. Jude. This blogcast explores “A Dwelling Place" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written by Victor David and read by Sarah Scalfaro.
Eucharistic Encounters Through Social Media
Eucharistic devotion can be spread through social media. Many people can come to a deeper relationship with Christ through the posts they encounter. Such an evangelization medium must be approached responsibly with genuine posts. This blogcast explores “Eucharistic Encounters Through Social Media" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written by Patrick Laorden and read by Monica Thom Konschnik.
Serve the Lord with Laughter
Laughter and joy are typical characteristics of those who are close to Christ and experience the love of the Holy Spirit. We are called to witness Christ’s joy and love in our lives. By being joyful and sowing laughter, we can help bring people closer to Christ and serve the Lord through that. This blogcast explores “Serve the Lord with Laughter" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written by Kate Fowler and read by Sarah Scalfaro.
Love All Around
Love is present around us as long as we open our eyes to enjoy and revel in it. Despite life’s set backs, we experiences God’s love in the midst of our suffering, we just need to be open to receiving the Gift of Jesus’ love. This blogcast explores “Love All Around" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written and read by Brian Rhude.
Being a Eucharistic Missionary
Eucharist is the source a summit of our Catholic Faith. Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist. We who know this are called to spread devotion to the Eucharist in our daily lives. This blogcast explores “Being a Eucharistic Missionary" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written by Patrick Laorden and read by Meghan Abando.
Eucharistic Pilgrimages and Food for the Journey
Eucharistic processions have been a tradition in the Catholic Church for countless years. Recently, the Church in the United States celebrated the National Eucharistic Congress, which culminated four national Eucharistic processions and pilgrimage routes. This blogcast explores “Pilgrimage and the Eucharist as Food for the Journey" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written and read by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess.
Discernment: Day to Day and Lifelong
Discernment is a prayerful process by which we come to understand God’s will in our lives for a particular decision. This blogcast explores “Discernment: Day to Day and Lifelong" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written by Christian Bordak-Roseman and read by Meg Ferguson.
The Guarantee of Suffering
Suffering is present in our days manifesting itself in small, daily sufferings or in larger more profound experiences such as chronic illness. With the grace Christ offers us through his passion, death, and resurrection, suffering takes on a new, sanctifying meaning whereby we . This blogcast explores “The Guarantee of Suffering" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written and read by Brian Rhude.
Saints Louis and Zelie: Helping Your Spouse Get to Heaven
This blogcast explores “Saints Louis and Zelie: Helping Your Spouse Get to Heaven” written by Annie Harton and read by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess.