Conferences #256 – ( 16min) >>> Play

For the 2014 Courage Conference in Philadelphia Bp. Daniel E Thomas, Auxiliary to the Archbishop of Philadelphia, gives the third homily where he uses the Italian version of the word Courage, “Coraggio” with all its rich meanings and relates it to courage of the Blessed Virgin Mary and her Immaculate Heart so that we can take courage in these difficult times. To learn more about Courage go to Couragerc.org

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Conferences #254 – ( 15min) >>> Play

For the 2014 Courage Conference in Philadelphia,  Abp. Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia, gives the opening homily where he reflects on original sin and how much easier it would be if the fall did not happen, but points out how the current burden of fighting sin in our lives is actually quite bearable and even enables us to fly to the Heart of God.  To learn more about Courage go to Couragerc.org

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Conferences #255 – ( 07min) >>> Play

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For the 2014 Courage Conference in Philadelphia, Fr. Paul Check, Exec. Dir. of Courage International, gives the second homily where he exhorts us to let Our Lord set our hearts afire with the same Divine Love that burns in His Sacred Heart so that we can then pass on this flame to others.

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Conferences #257 – ( 46min) >>> Play

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For the 2014 Courage Conference in Philadelphia at Villanova University Fr. Paul Check, Exec. Dir. of Courage gives the opening keynote address titled, “For When I am Weak, Then I am Strong”. First a video is played which is the trailer for Courage’s new series of videos. Then Fr. Paul describes the many new initiatives that Courage is undertaking and finally give his talk on how we are strong even when we feel weak, based on the encouraging words of Our Lord in the Bible.

For more on the Courage apostolate go to couragerc.org

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Conferences #258 – ( 95min) >>> Play

For the 2014 Courage Conference in Philadelphia at Villanova University, Immaculee Ilibagiza, “Immaculee’s Story of Faith, Hope, and Forgiveness” relates her amazing story of great suffering inflicted on her and her family and entire people during the Rwandan Genocide and her road to forgive the perpetrators of these horrors and the central role of her faith and the Rosary played in this. Please listen to her incredible story.

For more on the Courage apostolate go to couragerc.org

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Conferences #259 – ( 68min) >>> Play

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For the 2014 Courage Conference in Philadelphia at Villanova University Dr. Helen Alvare answers the question, “What If We Took Pope Francis at His Word? She focuses on an overall understanding of the moral sea that we swim in, especially the legal aspects that tie into cultural and psychological considerations and then how to address the situation based on the words of Francis.

For more on the Courage apostolate go to couragerc.org

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Conferences #260 – ( 80min) >>> Play

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For the 2014 Courage Conference in Philadelphia at Villanova University, Fr. Joseph Koterski, S.J., talks on “The Christian Meaning of Human Sexuality” where he gives a comprehensive view of human sexuality, its purpose and how it fits in with morality and the human person.

For more on the Courage apostolate go to couragerc.org

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Conferences #261 – ( 62min) >>> Play

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For the 2014 Courage Conference in Philadelphia at Villanova University, Fr. Philip Bochanski, C.O.,  calls his talk “Namugongo Jubilee: Lessons from Our Patron Saints” and relates the history of the martyrdom of the St. Charles Lwanga and companions and why they were chosen as patron saints of the Courage apostolate.

For more on the Courage apostolate go to couragerc.org

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Conferences #262 – ( 101min) >>> Play

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The 2014 Courage Conference in Philadelphia at Villanova University, had the premiere viewing of Courage’s new documentary, “Desire of the Everlasting Hills”, followed by panel discussion with the stars of the movie Paul, Rilene, and Dan. Watch this incredible story of three people who came to the Catholic faith embracing all its teachings and disciplines, giving a strong witness of strength in the midst of our permissive culture. For more on this movie go to everlastinghills.org.

For more on the Courage apostolate go to couragerc.org

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Conferences #263 – ( 60min) >>> Play

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For the 2014 Courage Conference in Philadelphia at Villanova University, Andrew Comiskey gives his talk called “Judge Not? Clarifying a New Testament Understanding of Judgement” and how this relates to the moral issues of today, especially homosexuality.

For more on the Courage apostolate go to couragerc.org

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