"I would like then to invite Christians, confidently and with an informed and responsible creativity, to join the network of relationships which the digital era has made possible...In this field too we are called to proclaim our faith that Christ is God, the Saviour of humanity and of history, the one in whom all things find their fulfillment ." - Pope Benedict XVI
NEWS UPDATES
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I am excited to announce that I have been offered my own weekly radio show on Radio Maria, which is scheduled to debut sometime in the next few weeks. Radio Maria was founded in Italy in the early 80's and is now the largest Catholic Radio Network in the world, spanning over 50 countries in over 30 languages. The program will air live on the Radio every Wednesday from 10-11am in the Chicagoland area and will stream live nationally over the internet. If you own a smartphone you can download the free Radio Maria app and listen to the program. I would welcome your prayers as I prepare for this new evangelistic endeavor. More details to follow.
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In his recent Apostolic Letter "Porta Fidei", the Holy Father announced a "Year of Faith", which will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Second Vatican Council and the 20th Anniversary of the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. I am hard at work developing a series of new presentations for the Year of Faith based upon the recommendations offered by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in its recent Note. I hope to be able to offer these dynamic faith-building presentations to parishes throughout the United States and abroad during this grace filled period of evangelization. Stay tuned for more details in the coming months.
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I am often asked after my speaking engagements for recommended resources and reading materials. As far as Catholic journals are concerned, at the top of my list I always recommend a subscription to Envoy Magazine. An award-winning print and online Catholic journal of apologetics devoted to equipping readers to be able to explain their Catholic beliefs more intelligently, defend them more charitably, and share them more effectively. It is edited by renowned Catholic author and apologist Patrick Madrid. A few years back I was asked to be interviewed for a profile piece in Envoy (complete with family and childhood photos). If you're interested, just click on the image to view/download the article. To subscribe to Envoy (digital or print editions), click here. You won't be disappointed.
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I recently returned from speaking at the Catholic Scripture Study International Bible Conference in Charlotte, NC. I was blessed to have the opportunity to share the riches of Sacred Scripture and the splendor of our Catholic faith along with my friends Patrick Madrid and Fr. Mitch Pacwa. It was wonderful as always to be able to catch up with old friends and make new ones. My heartfelt thanks to Gail Buckley and her amazing team. You may click here to read an article on the Conference by the Catholic News Agency (CNA). To learn more about Catholic Scripture Study International, click here.
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As many of you are aware, I was blessed to make a Pilgrimage to Rome earlier this year for the historic occasion of the Beatification of now Blessed John Paul II. This was my very first Pilgrimage to the Eternal City and one that I will not soon forget. I posted some pictures of the journey. Click here to view photos.
Prayer for the Intercession of John Paul II
Oh Blessed Trinity, We thank you for having graced the Church with Pope John Paul II and for allowing the tenderness of your Fatherly care, the glory of the cross of Christ, and the splendor of the Holy Spirit, to shine through him. Trusting fully in your infinite mercy and the maternal intercession of Mary, he has given us a living image of Jesus the Good Shepherd, and has shown us that holiness is the necessary measure of ordinary Christian life and is the way of achieving eternal communion with you. Grant us by his intercession, and according to your will, the graces we implore, hoping that he will soon be numbered among your saints. Amen.
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His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, Prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura, whom I was privileged to serve when he was Archbishop of St. Louis, was kind enough to endorse my work.
"I am happy to express my wholehearted endorsement of Hector Molina and of his evangelization apostolate. Hector is an exceptionally gifted communicator of the Gospel and teacher of the Catholic faith, who, with remarkable dynamism and.fidelity to the truth proclaims the message of the New Evangelization. Having worked closely with Hector during my time as Archbishop of St. Louis, I can attest to the unquestionable competence and ardent Christian love with which he serves the Church. It gives me great pleasure to recommend him to you.” (read more endorsements)
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