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Pardon the interruption, but I have it on good authority that you are interested in great Catholic media. Am I right? Of course I am. And we're here to help. Thirteen podcasts, six videos from thirteen different shows, words from the Holy Father, an update on the Catholic New Media Celebration, a bit of this, a bit of that, and even a home-grown commercial interlude. All this in only one week? That's SQPN, baby!

New 'Casts this Week on SQPN

Catholic in a Small Town #84 Catholic in a Small Town #84
Pardon Me Boy...

We're back from Chattanooga. Mac is almost a Master of Education and he's 32. Kat reviews Lars and the real girl. We talk about the Spiderwick Chronicles, and we've solved one of mankind's most mysterious... mysteries. Click to Listen!
I don't put a penny's value on this life if only our Lord will give me a tiny corner in Paradise. - Saint Camillus de Lellis
Catholic Insider #92 Catholic Insider #92
Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Winnipeg, Canada

Father Robert shows us around in Saint Mary’s Cathedral in Winnipeg. We talk about skating, fake drug smuggling priests and Canadian Jesuits on our way to the airport as I wrap up my visit to Winnipeg and head for Toronto. Click to Listen!
We must pray without tiring, for the salvation of mankind does not depend upon material success...but on Jesus alone. - Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini
Catholic Under the Hood #150 Catholic: Under The Hood #150
The Mystery of Penance

A look at the papacy of Pope Saint Callistus serves as a jumping off point for a look at the nature of penance and so, if you ever wondered why a priest tells you to say three Our Father’s and a Hail Mary, Click to Listen! E-mail questions and comments to catholicunderthehood@gmail.com, or call the voice-mail @ 1.740.936.4354.
In all created things discern the providence and wisdom of God, and in all things give Him thanks. - Saint Teresa of Avila
Catholic PraiseCast #20 Catholic PraiseCast #20
Unwavering

Catholic PraiseCast returns! We praise God to keep us unwavering as we show the world our hope is in Christ. Songs include Show the World by Jon Niven, Unwavering by Matt Maher, Song of Liberty by Ben Walther, Let the Cross by LaZarus, and Maranatha by Matt Maher. Click to Listen!
I shall live and die for the sake of my faith and religion. I take pride in the Cross of my God and Lord. - Blessed Ignatio Maloyan to the final demand that he abandon Christianity
Into the Deep #55 Into the Deep #55
The Spiritual Combat - Chapter 44

Prayer; we’ve discussed it before. Occasionally. Confidence in God, and distrust of self. The Vital Necessity of prayer. Presumption - that’s not good. Try "fear of the Lord". Don’t mistake holiness of surroundings for personal holiness. Throw away your bookmarks! Trying and failing is not the problem - not trying is. Concretize. Catechism and prayer. Virtue lies in the will, and His will be done. Mmmmmmm, Latin No smooth roads in prayer. Raising kids right. Stick. Belly. Eeek. Thanks to God for prayers answered. Diggin’ holes. Three parables. We’d rather do it poorly than not do it at all. Click to Listen!
Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person. - Mother Teresa
Rosary Army #224 Rosary Army Podcast #224
Fishin’ Stories

Jennifer’s feeling Frilly. Whacky Catholics and other potential names. Catholic New Media Celebration lineup. Greg goes fishin'. Wild hogs. Sharing our Catholic identities. Call 206-984-1899 to leave feedback! Click to Listen!
One must see God in everyone. - Saint Catherine Laboure
Catholic Moments 47 Catholic Moments #47
Father Tom Elliott, Catholic Priest and Rocker

Lisa speaks with Father Tom Elliott, pastor of Christ the King Catholic Church, about his love of music, his CD Rock of Souls and his work in the Church. Deacon Tom Fox shares another moment entitled All My Words for the Word. We’re getting excited about the Catholic New Media Celebration on June 22 in Atlanta - help us spread the word and join in the fun! Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Click to Listen!
What was the life of Christ but a perpetual humiliation? - Saint Vincent de Paul
Catholic Underground Catholic Underground Special #5
For the Parousians About to Rock, We Salute You

Father Chris, Father Ryan, and Josh traipsed to an undisclosed apartment on the campus of Louisiana State University to meet with the college group who calls itself Parousians. They’ve come quite a long way since episode 21! Special extended edition of cu! Click to Listen!
When it's God Who is speaking, the proper way to behave is to imitate someone who has an irresistible curiosity and who listens at keyholes. You must listen to everything God says at the keyhole of your heart. - Saint John Vianney
This is the Day This is the Day - 29 April 2008
from Istanbul, Turkey

An encore presentation of a a show from Istanbul Turkey with Father Reed, Jay Fadden, and Kevin Nelson. Click to Watch!
We should let God be the One to praise us and not praise ourselves. For God detests those who commend themselves. Let others applaud our good deeds. - Pope Saint Clement I
Saints.SQPN.com Saints.SQPN.com
Mobile Calendar

Added a simplified daily calendar for use by BlackBerrys and other smart phones. Just bookmark http://saints.sqpn.com/todaym.htm.
Many would be willing to have afflictions provided that they not be inconvenienced by them. - Saint Francis de Sales
Catholic Hack #54 The Catholic Hack! #54
Chosen and Cherished: Kimberly Hahn, part 1

Today we kick off our conversation with Kimberly Hahn on her new book Chosen and Cherished. For a Scott Hahn junkie like me, this was fantastic. We also break bread with Dr. Hahn, share feedback and give out some Catholic Hack! t-shirts. Stick around… let’s talk about it. Click to Listen!
Whenever anything disagreeable or displeasing happens to you, remember Christ crucified and be silent. - Saint John of the Cross
iPadre #109 iPadre #109
Fatherly Love

Interviews with people who saw the Holy Father during his visit to the US. I’ll tell you about Priest’s Study Day. We’ll talk about salvation of non-Catholics and more. Click to Listen!

vox populi

I’d say you really have something here. The kids love it, and the adults can’t keep from looking over the kids’ shoulders to find out what they should know. - Wynken, Blynken, and Nod, commenting on That Catholic Show

Daily Breakfast Buffet

Daily Breakfast #472 Daily Breakfast #472
Perspectives from Rome

The Daily Breakfast comes to you from the sunny streets of Rome! We walk from the University of Santa Croce to the Fountain of Trevi, visiting some monumental buildings along the way as we talk about Church communications conference that I’m attending. Click to Listen!
Daily Breakfast #473 Daily Breakfast #473
Running in Rome

Join Father and communications professor Marc Carroggio for an early morning run in this extra long episode of the Daily Breakfast. They climb the Spanish Steps and run through the gardens of Villa Borghese while talking about life and study in Rome. Click to Listen!
Daily Breakfast #474 Daily Breakfast #474
Breakfast with the Pope

We have breakfast with Pope Benedict XVI! Father attends the Wednesday General Audience of the Holy Father in Peter's Square. Click to Listen!

vox populi

Thanks for the trip to Rome - I love it when we get to go along on your trips with you. - Lisa, commenting on Daily Breakfast #472

I loved this run! Now I want to go running through Rome!! And I’m not even a runner!! PS: I also want ice cream… - Adrianne, commenting on Daily Breakfast #473

This kind of show is exactly what I love so much about podcasting. With these episodes I can connect. I am there. At Saint Peter’s Square. I love it! - Christian, commenting on Daily Breakfast #474

What a treat to hear people from my part of the world shouting, “Holy Father, We Love You!” - Barb in Nebraska, commenting on Daily Breakfast #474

Daily Mass

The Daily Mass

vox populi

Wow, it was just like being there, having you next to me to translate! What an awesome show! - Bridget, commenting on Daily Breakfast #474

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Excellent interview. Thanks for making this inspiration, wisdom, and encouragement accessible. - Angela, commenting on The Catholic Hack! #54

Pope Benedict XVI's Prayer Intentions for May

Pope Benedict XVI Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for May is
That Christians may use literature, art and the mass media to greater advantage in order to favour a culture which defends and promotes the values of the human person.
His mission intention is
That the Virgin Mary, Star of evangelisation and Queen of the Apostles, may still guide today with maternal affection the missionaries, both men and women, throughout the world, just as she accompanied the Apostles in the early stages of the Church.

vox populi

I’ve seen your videos in youtube and it was fabulous! GOD BLESS to your show….:-) - Mikko, commenting on That Catholic Show

Great Video from Fellow SQPNer

Zina Check out this great little video from your fellow SQPNer Zina
It is so cool sharing the excitement all of you are having about the Catholic New Media Celebration. The spirit of this video is exactly why we're working so hard to make this a fantastic event. Great job, Zina!

So who else is up for a video challenge? Make a cool commercial about the CNMC and maybe we'll share it with your fellow SQPNers!

CNMC Guests and Presenters

The list of confirmed, planned and tentative Catholic New Media Celebration speakers, presenters, teachers and special guests continues to grow and to impress. The list to date Honestly, you're still not sure that you're going???

Meet a Podcaster

Joe McClane
The Catholic Hack

Joe McClane I grew up in the Church of Christ but fell away and became agnostic in my teens. I joined the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil of 1999 and was married in the Church to my lovely wife, Michelle, in 2000. My real conversion took place on a spring day in 2002 when I got on my knees and "let go and let God". My journey went into hyper drive at that point, and I have been in love with my Catholic faith ever since. My wife and I have three children on earth and three children in heaven. We are devout practicing Catholics who are excited to share the treasure we "found in a field" with the whole world. I work full time for a Catholic, non-profit, evangelization ministry in Houston TX called Fullness of Truth.

I began praying, fervently, for my vocation back in 2002. I wanted to know what God wanted me to do with my life and with the skills that he had provided me. I was in a career that I did not like, no matter that it was providing for my family. I could not understand why I was not able to make a living doing the things that came natural to me, the things that I really enjoyed doing. When I resigned myself to just serving the Lord in any way that He saw fit, the doors began to open.

I discovered podcasting back in 2003/2004, and as I have a background in radio and audio production, I immediately thought that it would be a perfect outlet for me. The timing was not good, however, as I was working two jobs, involved in Church groups, and our growing family. I just could not devote the time to making it a reality.

When I moved the family down to Texas in 2007, I felt that I could no longer wait. I felt the Holy Spirit telling me to just get started. It seemed like every week I would hear a homily or talk about how we received these gifts from the Holy Spirit at our Baptism and Confirmation, that we are now obligated to use them mfor the Glory of God. I was even listening to Archbshop Fulton Sheen tell me that I'm not being given a choice in the matter... God gave them for a reason. Bishop Sheen even said not to wait until I have it all figured out before we get started. I heared the message loud and clear so I began The Catholic Hack! podcast in May of 2007.

I feel that God has given me the grace to share the faith in a way that others can relate to. I'm no scholar...just a regular laymen who is on fire for the faith...a real hack. Podcasting is a wonderful way to share the faith with the world and I have been blown away but the truly universal, worldwide, Catholic, audience that this podcast has been blessed to communicate with. This is a Catholic podcast dealing in matters of apologetics, spirituality, Church teaching, and the Christian faith. Let’s have the courage to proclaim that which Christ died to give us!

-Joe McClane
The Catholic Hack!
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SQPN Facebooks, the sequel

I listed SQPN-related Facebook pages last week, and naturally I overlooked a couple

vox populi

Full credit to the SQPN visionaries for what they are accomplishing here. Thanks SQPN Team. - Jim in Columbus, commenting on SQPN coverage of Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the US

catéchic

Last week's questions So, here's some other stuff I've wondered about. Answers next time around.

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We are so blessed to have SQPN, I love it. - gloria, commenting on SQPN coverage of Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the US

dismissal

I'm glad we had this little chat. Thanks for reading, thanks for listening, thanks for being part of the SQPN community. Be sure to sign up for the email version, use the RSS feed, or EMail me directly, if you like. Keep in touch.

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