Continuing the canonization countdown with Sr. Marie Paul Curley...Day 1: Tomorrow is the big day! I’m planning to rise early and watch the canonization “live” at 4 AM on the Vatican’s live stream site: http://www.vatican.va/video/, or on Catholic TV.The third “up close” encounter I shared with Pope John Paul II was truly up close and personal: I was graced to finally “meet” him. But when I met him, I  was in a place of great spiritual desolat...

Sr. Helena’s Theology of the Body Is for Every Body WorkshopsTheology of the Body is John Paul II's life-changing teaching about what it means to be a human person,  the human body, love, beauty, relationships and sexuality. Sr. Helena has been involved in TOB since 2006.  Topics that Sr. Helena offers in this area are:"Theology of the Body Is for Every Body!" This workshop covers where Theology of the Body came from and why the world needs it so desperately today. It covers the ...

Sr. Helena’s “Digital Catholics” Presentations on Media and FaithSr. Helena’s approach to media is that of Media Literacy. Sr. Helena has been involved in media all her life and believes that in today's digital world we need to be active and informed "Digital Catholics.”INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA LITERACYWhat does it mean to live in a media culture? What are the promises and challenges of today’s media content and technologies? How can you be a "media smart" f...

Sr. Nancy's Media Literacy WorkshopsFor Sr. Nancy movies, music and digital media provide the opportunity for engaging the popular culture with the Gospel message. This is what she shares in her presentations. Available Presentations:Sacramental Imagination in the Hunger GamesLady Gaga and Friends Meet PaulTuning in to the Top Ten: Pop Music & Media MindfulnessFaith Formation & the Media: Church's view of MediaEngaging Independent Film: A Sundance ExperienceLength: 1 hr.What to...

Sr. Nancy’s Media and the Human Person WorkshopsAfter over 25 years of working in media production, administration and management, Sr. Nancy helps people reflect in these presentations on the impact of media on the human person.Ethics in an Emerging Mediascape: The Human Person in Trans-Social Digital CommunicationsAmerica's Idols: One God and the Cult of Pop Music CelebritiesLength: 1 hr. What to expect: interaction, inspiration, toolsPresenter: Sr. Nancy Usselmann is a Media Literac...

Sr. Nancy Usselmann’s Presentations on Spirituality Sr. Nancy’s approach the spirituality is wholistic, scriptural and practical. While she has given retreats on praying with the medium of film, she also offers presentations on praying with psalms and is prepared to present workshops in other areas of prayer. Praying the Psalms: the Liturgy of the Hours Length: 1 hr. What to expect: interaction, inspiration, tools Presenter: Sr. Nancy Usselmann is a Media Literacy...

Sr. Nancy Usselmann’s Retreats for Women Sr. Nancy has been a Daughter of St. Paul for over 25 years. In her retreat she offers women the fruit of her own prayer and spirituality in an accessible and inspirational way. Light of Faith: Courage of the Feminine Genius (women's retreat) The Courage Within: A Film Retreat (women's retreat)Presenter:Sr. Nancy Usselmann is a Media Literacy Education Specialist with a bachelor's in Communications Arts and is in the process of comple...

Sr. Hosea’s Becoming Media-Savvy WorkshopsSr. Hosea believes that it is not only important, but truly helpful, to connect faith with media and her presentations help teachers, catechists, and parents do this in a practical way.For teachers, catechists and parents:Storytelling, Movies & ValuesHelping Kids Mind the MediaBecoming a Media-Savvy EducatorCore Concepts and Key Questions of Media LiteracyIntegrating Media and Faith for Primary StudentsIntegrating Media and Faith for Middle Sch...

Our Canonization Countdown continues as we blog, tweet, and share digitally!To join in, you can:Tweet about our new saints-to-be with the hashtags: #JPII and #JohnXXIII. (Official Twitter account: https://twitter.com/2popesaints )Visit the official site for the canonizations: http://2popesaints.org/EN/Home (in English)Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2popesaints (Italian) CLICK THROUGH TO OUR NEW DIGITAL MAGAZINE FO...

On Sunday, April 27, 2014, Pope Francis will canonize John XXIII and John Paul II. These two men were very different from one another. John was an Italian pastor, bishop, and Vatican diplomat noted for his simplicity and humility. John Paul was a man of steel, fire-tried through his battles with the communist authorities in Poland. John was a historian; John Paul a philosopher. Yet both these beloved popes had something in common: they were optimists, filled with hope because of their faith in J...