CD SYNOPSES AND QUOTES – January 7, 2012 5-Time Major League All-Star on Winning the Game for Christ - Mike Sweeney All star Mike Sweeney speaks to 5000 young adults about his own experience of living his Catholic Faith from when he was a high school jock, through his time in Major League baseball. With humor and humility, he shares the circumstances that led him to completely center his life on God, and how the Lord wants to personally be involved in your life, too. Mike relates how pivotal choices led to his amazing ride with Christ. “This presentation was fantastic – Mike is a great role model for our times! I will give the CD to our youth groups and catechism students.” Christopher – E. Hartford, CT “Mike’s story is an uplifting example of how each one of us can find peace when our focus is on God’s will for our lives.” Chris – New Port Richey, FL 15 Things to Do in the Midst of Suffering - Jeff Cavins Suffering is a mystery we all face at some time in our lives. Whether it is physical, emotional, or spiritual, it will test our faith. Internationally known speaker Jeff Cavins shares personal insights he gained through his own physical pain. He shows us how we can join our sufferings with those of Jesus on the cross, bringing renewed meaning to the suffering we experience in our lives. “Awesome! It reinforced what I knew and added some wisdom and understanding on suffering. I want to order 5-10 of these CDs to hand out to my family and friends.” Mary - Freedom, WI “Very insightful and encouraging! Gave me a new perspective on suffering. I would strongly recommend it to anyone.” Juanita - Murrieta, CA “This was the perfect CD for me! I am a relatively new Catholic and have been trying to understand redemptive suffering.” Judy - Callander, ON A Guide to Raising (almost) Perfect Kids - Dr. Gregory & Lisa Popcak Why don’t kids come with an instruction manual? Actually, they do! In this packed presentation filled with easy-to-apply practical ideas, Dr. Gregory and Lisa Popcak give us life-changing Catholic parenting techniques for raising our children. Learn how to build moral character and foster virtues and a love for Christ and the Church in your children throughout their growing years. I wish I had heard this 20 years ago when my kids were younger! It gives real life solutions to real life problems. Dennis – Fort Kent, ME This CD is just what every parent needs to hear! It has such great tips for raising your children in a spiritual way. Dolores – Tampa, FL A Journey Through Advent – Fr. Robert Barron Reflections on the Sunday Advent Readings – Cycle C. Get the most out of Advent and Christmas by following along with Fr. Robert Barron’s homilies as he unpacks the Year C Scripture readings from the Advent and Christmas seasons. “An absolute must listen! Fr. Barron’s message makes the Mass come alive as he ties the readings to today’s culture and what we experience in everyday life.” Tim – Palm Beach Gardens, FL “A stimulating pilgrimage… Fr. Barron opens our eyes to new interpretations and ideas on how we can make Advent become a living and fruitful experience, while awaiting the coming of Christ.” Julie – Sterling, VA “Fr. Barron has a way of making even the most confusing tenets of the Catholic Faith easy to understand.”Theresa – Sioux Falls, SD “Fr. Barron is inviting us to wake up and prepare for Christmas. His popularity on YouTube is no coincidence!” Charlie – Winston-Salem, NC 1 I feel like I’ve been on an Advent retreat! Fr. Barron opens the Scriptures and relates them profoundly to our everyday life!” Mary Jo – Mobile, AL “It is amazing how Fr. Barron always lifts us above the things of the earth to heavenly concerns. He always does so with a new and amazing insight into familiar biblical stories, helping us to understand the Gospel – and Jesus – with a renewed heart.” Monica – Wichita, KS “The detail and passion with which Fr. Barron speaks is so captivating.” Patty – Acton, CA “This CD gives us a fantastic way to enter more deeply into Advent!” Julie – St. Petersburg, FL “Fr. Barron never disappoints!” Mickey – Philadelphia, PA “Fr. Barron’s homily is the kind I look forward to hearing at Sunday Mass – simple and clear, yet one that invites us to deeply encounter God.” Tessie – Chino Hills, CA A Pastor’s Wife’s Journey Home - Kimberly Hahn The daughter of a Protestant minister and wife of Dr. Scott Hahn, Kimberly Hahn candidly shares her difficult journey into the Catholic Faith. She explains how close examination of the Church’s teachings on family life and artificial contraception led her to embrace the fullness of the Faith, and why she came to believe that the Roman Catholic Church is the Church founded by Christ. “Excellent for Pre-Cana! It was good to hear the truth about God’s design for the family and how it enriches a couple’s life together.” Louise - Essex Junction., VT “She showed me how to approach women of the Protestant faith.” Helaine - Tinker, OK A Walk Through the New Mass Translation – Dr. Edward Sri Dr. Edward Sri, Professor of Scripture and Theology at the Augustine Institute, provides a fascinating explanation of the new English translation of the Mass which will soon be put into practice. This is truly a great opportunity for Catholics to enter more deeply into the biblical and theological richness found in the liturgy, and to better worship God with our whole heart. “Dr. Sri’s presentation shines a comforting light of truth on the looming darkness of doubt and anxiety lurking in the minds of some Catholics over the changes in the Mass… every Catholic should listen to this CD.” Dan - Milledgeville, GA “I appreciate very much this easy to understand explanation of the new translation of the Mass. I am sure that many will be ignited to come to love the Holy Mass!” Amaryllis - Olathe, KS “I’m so happy to hear a line by line explanation of the merits of the translation! Our faith can be more devoted, and this change can significantly help.” Benjamin - Batavia, IL “I now have a deeper knowledge of the Mass and the true meaning of all that is said. After listening to this CD I’m certain that the new translation is a great blessing to the Church!” Jean - Black Mountain, NC Abba or Allah - Dr. Scott Hahn In this informative talk, Dr. Scott Hahn explores some of the most important beliefs that distinguish Christianity from Islam. He explains that while both religions trace themselves back to Abraham, the differences, including our understanding of God as Father, are not insignificant. With charity, balance, and candor, Dr. Hahn shows us how Islam presents the most formidable challenge to Christianity in the third millennium. “Awesome! Timely observations about modernday Christians and Muslims. Dr. Hahn once again presents material with such clarity that I must ponder it long after the recording has stopped.” Judy - Williamsburg, VA “Very educational! It shed a lot of light on Islam!” Don - Charlton, MA “Anything by Scott Hahn is tops!” Kathleen - Detroit, MI “Dr. Hahn is extremely insightful when it comes to understanding Islam. His personal experiences really add to the presentation.” Timothy - Norwood, OH 2 “Dr. Hahn tackles a difficult topic in a way that filled me with a greater appreciation of what it means to call God my Father. His excellent use of scripture shows how God’s hand has worked throughout time—from Abraham to Christ, and even now in our day.” Stacy - Poplar Grove, IL “I have been so hungry to learn about what distinguishes Christians from Muslims. I am delighted with what Dr. Hahn has taught me, and am also profoundly challenged!” Mike - New Zealand Aborting America - The Story of an Ex-Abortionist and Ex-Atheist - Dr. Bernard Nathanson This incredible talk is a candid account of the conversion of the late Dr. Bernard Nathanson, one of the foremost pioneers of the modern abortion industry. He explains how, through the use of technology, he came to recognize the undeniable humanity of the unborn child and became an outspoken pro-life leader. This story of his journey to the Catholic Faith is both dramatic and inspiring. This presentation also includes an excerpt from There is Life in the Womb by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. “As the director of a Hispanic Pro-Life outreach, I was enriched in my appreciation for God’s mercy and forgiveness, and was invigorated in my call to be a voice for the unborn.” Mari - Visalia, CA “A riveting story of a modern day conversion... Prepare to have your heart deeply touched. Get out the tissues!” Julie - Sterling, VA “A powerful witness! Dr. Nathanson’s talk filled me with hope and encouragement. I had an abortion at 16 and I regretted it. For twenty years I suffered in silence but like Dr. Nathanson, I can no longer be silent on this important issue.” Dale - Cornwall, ON “I’ve always wanted to know more about Dr. Nathanson, and the reasons he changed his ideas on abortion. Thanks so much for this informative and encouraging story.” Lorraine - Vancouver, BC “My husband and I were engrossed and elated at the amazing story about how God worked in Dr. Nathanson’s life to bring him full circle into the light.” Kimberly - Yorba Linda, CA “Powerful, moving, transforming CD... The truth will set you free!” Kurt - Birmingham, AL “Thank you for giving us this very personal testimony—priceless!” Ana - Miami, FL “Two of the original defenders of life on one awesome CD! I will bring it along the next time I’m praying in front of Planned Parenthood.” Jeff - Steubenville, OH “An astonishing insight into the black heart of the abortion industry, contrasted with the infinite hope and mercy of Jesus Christ.