The Humbling Effect of the Synods of Bishops

Friday, October 26, 2018

Sebastian Gomes

What can we expect from the Final Document and the Message coming out of the synod this weekend? Read what Sebastian Gomes has to say.

The New Evangelization Today: What is the New Evangelization?

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Salt + Light Media

Cardinal Wuerl talks about the pressing task of our time: the New Evangelization. But what exactly is the New Evangelization? What is the message of the New Evangelization? Where and who is the intended audience? What do we seek to accomplish? What is needed for this work of the New Evangelization? To answer these and […]

Why going on a pilgrimage is worth every penny

Saturday, June 27, 2015

Cheridan Sanders

I came across an article the other day that indicated there’s research that suggests that experiences, not things, make us happier. Turns out there are a few reasons for this – the value of experience increases over time, and it’s something that people share, and even bad experiences (apparently) are valued more over the course […]

The Original Dynamic Duo

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Cheridan Sanders

During my research for the Church Alive series I came across this epic CNS file photo of Pope Paul VI and Cardinal Karol Wojtyla. The photo’s caption reads, “Paul VI, who served in Poland during his early priesthood, held the future Pope John Paul II in high regard.” Not only do they both look like […]

Do Monkeys Go To Heaven?

Monday, August 25, 2014

Cheridan Sanders

“Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them.” Psalm 111:2 Do Monkeys Go to Heaven? And by that I don’t mean you and me. Real monkeys, you know the ones that climb in trees or apparently pose for selfies (true story). Well, that’s the question posed by […]

Thanks to Cardinal Donald Wuerl

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Salt + Light Media

The following is the thanks expressed by Sebastian Gomes to Cardinal Donald Wuerl on behalf of Salt + Light Television and Assumption University for his talk, which made up part of the Faith and Culture series presented by Assumption University. Thank you very much Your Eminence… By way of conclusion, I have the privilege […]

THE NEW EVANGELIZATION: RESPONSIBILITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR THE AMERICAN CONTINENT

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Salt + Light Media

The following is the full text of a talk given by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput (OFM) of Philadelphia, at a conference in Mexico City titled “Our Lady of Guadalupe, Star of the New Evangelization on the American Continent.” Sixteen years ago today, November 16, I began my work as a delegate to the Special […]

Knights of Columbus Co-Sponsor Vatican Conference in Mexico City on New Evangelization in America

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Salt + Light Media

A major meeting led by the Pontifical Commission for Latin America and co-sponsored by the Knights of Columbus is discussing the role and mission of the Catholic Church in North, South and Central America. The conference is taking place at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City from Nov. 16 to 19. […]

Social communications is for bringing others to Christ: Pope Francis’ Address to Participants in the Plenary Assembly for the Pontifical Council for Social Communications:

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Salt + Light Media

Today shortly after noon, Pope Francis addressed the participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications. Pope Francis said the goal of the Church for its communications efforts is to understand how to enter into dialogue with the men and women of today in order to appreciate their desires, their doubts and […]

New documentary on Synod of Bishops premieres Sept. 22

Monday, September 9, 2013

Sebastian Gomes

Find all information on Go and Teach including broadcast times at saltandlighttv.org/goandteach It’s not often that outsiders are allowed into the engine room of the Vatican. Sure, each day thousands of people march along the prescribed tourist routes that take them around St. Peter’s Square and into the Basilica and museums. But how many get […]