I absolutely LOVE Pope Francis' message for World Communications Day which relates to the importance of Storytelling. Last year, I wrote a little book called "I Am God's Storyteller" which offers this message for children. Our goal with this book was to equip children to share the greatest story of … [Read more...] about The Power of Storytelling
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Lisa Hendey & Friends Episode 19: Bill Schmitt: “When Headlines Hurt”
Listen to this week's podcast online at Podbean, Libsyn, iHeartRadio On this week's show, we welcome independent journalist and multimedia consultantBill Schmitt, author of When Headlines Hurt: Do We Have a Prayer?: The Pope's Words of Hope for Journalism, for a conversation about "fake … [Read more...] about Lisa Hendey & Friends Episode 19: Bill Schmitt: “When Headlines Hurt”
Pope Francis on the Silver Screen
Out this month are two new films that feature Pope Francis in ways that help us better know his teachings and personality. Beyond the Sun Credited by Crux as "the first time a pope has ever appeared in a feature film", this film's proceeds will directly benefit Los Hogares de Cristo and El … [Read more...] about Pope Francis on the Silver Screen
The Truth Will Set You Free
Every year on the Feast of St. Francis de Sales (celebrated on January 24), we receive my favorite papal "gift" - the Pope's message for World Communications Day. This year, the focus of that document is highlighted in its title "The truth will set you free” (Jn 8:32). Fake news and journalism for … [Read more...] about The Truth Will Set You Free
Embracing Greater Simplicity on World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
In a week when the ferocity of nature has been on display and our prayers pour toward Houston and its environs, it feels especially important to pause today for reflection on World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Instituted in 2015 by Pope Francis in fellowship with the already … [Read more...] about Embracing Greater Simplicity on World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation