FORMER BEAUTY QUEEN AND MODEL TO PROMOTE MODESTY ON CATHOLIC TALK SHOW

Brenda Sharman will be featured on the CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day” on Friday, February 20^th.

Brenda Sharman is the National Director of Pure Fashion. Pure Fashion is an organization which works with local leaders, clergy, and lay people to promote the virtue of modesty, protect and preserve purity, and foster an awareness of the dignity of the human person. Mrs. Sharman was the 1990 Miss Georgia USA and a professional model and spokesperson.

Pure Fashion began seven years ago when a group of Catholic mothers, disappointed by the clothing choices offered to young people, began discussing ways to change the culture, “one outfit at a time.” Today, Pure Fashion has grown to include programs across the country, proving to teenagers that they can be modest in their clothing while still being stylish and fun.

Mrs. Sharman will discuss modesty and Pure Fashion on the show.

Also on the show will be Sister Joseph Andrew. Sister Joseph is a nun from The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist (Dominican Sisters MME). The Dominican Sisters MME Order was founded in 1997 with four sisters. Their numbers have ballooned to over 80 sisters and their average age is a very young 28. The average age of women who enter is 21. Sisters have joined from all across America and even Europe and the Caribbean. The Dominican Sisters MME have recently experienced an explosion in their vocations. Their upcoming discernment retreat for example, will have over 100 attendees.

Sister Joseph will discuss vocations and the spirituality of the order on “This is the Day”.

These guests can be seen on Friday, February 20th live at 10:30AM (EST) on CatholicTV where available (rebroadcast at 8PM). The show will also be streamed live at www.CatholicTV.com and will be available on the site’s archives starting Friday night. All videos at the website are viewable in full-screen. Past this URL into your browser in order to access the “This is the Day” video archives. http://www.catholictv.org/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=72

The Pure Fashion website is www.purefashion.com/. The Dominican Sisters MME site is www.sistersofmary.org

Macular Degeneration on the Ark: the homily from today's TV Mass

A number of years ago I learned about a condition, a somewhat common condition called macular degeneration. I learned about it because my dad had it.

Macular degeneration is a condition usually of older adults which results in a loss of vision in the center of the visual field (the Macular) because of damage to the retina. It is a major cause of blindness in those over 50 years. I recall that it made it increasingly difficult for my father to read or recognize faces, although he had enough peripheral vision to allow him to carry on fairly well. I recall him often saying something like: those people over there look like walking trees. Sound familiar? Maybe you struggle with this same condition or perhaps one of your parents or a grandparent? Maybe this was the very problem that afflicted the man from Bethsaida?

Now, I am not Dr Reed trying to diagnose the medical issues of people two thousand years ago. I am Fr Reed trying, like you, to make my way through this life with the great help of my Faith. And you know, it takes a sense of bravery to live this life.

We are all presented challenges along the way, but my observation has been that as one gets older, those challenges and obstacles mount...especially in the realm of the physical. These eyes, these bodies of ours are fragile and not meant to last forever. Despite all the advances in medical science, there are some problems doctors just can’t fix. Yes, miracles do happen, but not for all.
I am certain there were others in Bethsaida who were not physically touched by Jesus. But He came and walked among them!

Our coming together in prayer here today is our daily chance to focus on what is lasting and most important in life…and that is: our relationships. First of all our deep connection with the Lord Jesus, the Divine Physician, the healer of both body and spirit. We are united in Him AND, we are deeply connected to one another in the mystery of the Church. Granted, this body, this ark we have been given to navigate life is not made to last forever. But we are! Think of it: you are meant for eternity, you and I are meant for God. We will, as St Augustine powerfully reflected, we will be restless until we rest in Him.

Allow the Lord Jesus, who does indeed live among us, allow the Lord to touch you today. Know that you are loved beyond belief, that no ache or worry or thought is unknown to Him.
So...once again, we come into the presence of God, with all of our physical struggles and our sinfulness. We park our arks and discover that we are, if you will, we are all in the same boat. Thank God for this boat, the Church, that sustains us and heals us and carries us toward the fullness of life.

We are going to meet Sister Joseph Andrew today!

Today we had the delightful opportunity to meet Sister Joseph Andrew she is the vocations director and one of the founders of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. Watch her interview on Friday's This is the Day! Learn more about the order by visiting the website www.sistersofMary.org

Steve Azar single shooting up the charts!

Steve Azar who was our first phone in guest for This is the Day has released a new CD and the single, You're My Life is shooting up the charts! Check it out!

Multi-Talented Miller Sisters To Be Interviewed On Catholic Talk Show

The Miller Sisters will be featured on the CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day” on February 13th. The trio includes Marie Miller, whose song “Cold” enjoyed a 4-month long run on the national charts, and Carol Lynn Miller, who was once determined to play division I soccer and Tess who is interested in musical theater. All three sisters are musicians.

The musical trio are from a family of ten children and were homeschooled . The three Catholic girls also host retreats and host a blog. Together, they play the mandolin, guitar, piano, and the bouzouki.

Tess Miller, the youngest of the 3 at age 17, is a multi-faceted performer, who like Marie, started at a young age. Because her goal has always been musical theater, Tess has studied acting and dancing in addition to music. Tess dreams of singing the role of Christine Daae in a major production of the Phantom of the Opera. With the Miller Sisters she sings, plays piano, and provides heavy doses of teenage energy.

These guests can be seen on Friday, February 13th live at 10:30AM (EST) on CatholicTV where available (rebroadcast at 8PM). The show will also be streamed live at www.CatholicTV.com and will be available on the site’s archives starting Friday night. All videos at the website are viewable in full-screen.

The Miller Sisters’ website, a gathering place for Christ-centered sisterhood can be found at millersisterscafe.com

Recently, Jonathan Stampf appeared on This is the Day to discuss his new book. The book is entitled "Hear My Voice" it's a children's translation of the Sunday Gospel Readings for the Mass. Its a great resource for adults to use when discussing the readings with children. Each week you can visit their website to get a coloring page http://www.prayerpress.com/images/ColoringPage.gif

Jonathan shared a beatuiful picture of his daughters with their new friends, Miley the Bear and Ashley the Dog!

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MLB Star Mike Sweeney , Former Miss America, and Transformers Actor to Pray the Rosary on Television

CatholicTV will debut a new production which features young adult celebrities praying the Rosary called “Rosary Stars”. The Rosary is a common way to pray for Catholics and usually includes the usage of a special beads called a Rosary to count the prayers.
CatholicTV is a nationally-broadcasted television station headquartered near Boston.

“Rosary Stars: Praying the Gospel” features champion athletes, actors, film directors, TV hosts, recording stars, authors and lecturers who emphasize the power of daily prayer of the Rosary and encourage viewers to live the Mysteries of the Rosary daily.

This past weekend a screening took place at the Pacific Design Center in Hollywood, California. Future screenings of Rosary Stars are scheduled throughout the year.
This uplifting series features such stars as 2006 World Series pitcher Jeff Suppan; five-time Major League All-Star Mike Sweeney; actor Matthew Marsden (Rambo and the upcoming Transformer sequel Revenge of the Fallen; TV host Matt Gallant (Animal Planet’s The Planet’s Funniest Animals); humanitarian, author and Rwandan genocide survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza; and Ali Landry, an actor and former Miss America.

“Rosary Stars” includes personal reflections by all 21 celebrities, teaching tools, and a historical timeline of the Rosary. In addition, the celebrities pray a decade of the Rosary. All the features are designed to promote a better understanding and appreciation of the Rosary and the Mysteries, especially among teenagers, young adults and families.

CatholicTV at Bishops Conference

We had the great opportunity to attend the Bishops Conference in November. During that meeting the Bishops established key objectives and elected a new Secretary and chairs of five committees.

CatholicTV's Kevin Nelson, conducted some wonderful interviews which you will have the chance to see on future episodes of This is the Day. These interviews included:

Archbishop Wuerl of Washington, DC

Bishop Gettelfinger of Indiana

Bishop Sam Jacobs of Houma Thibodaux

Bishop Tobin, Diocese of Providence

Bill Davies, Chairman of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting

Karey Nobles, producer of a documentary on Eucharistic Adoration entitled "Watch With Me" which will air soon on CatholicTV.

Mark Berchem and Christopher Kraker of National Evangelization Team Ministries.

Bishop Tobin, Diocese of Providence

Cardinal Sean

What a blessing to chat with these great people who shepherd our Church and share the Good News! There were so any others that we met and talked with, you can check our our magazine to see the schedule of the interview dates.