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Catholic Apostolate Center Resources
Welcome to the Catholic Apostolate Center’s Resrouce series. Listen to these presentations, interviews, and webinars featured on the Catholic Apostolate Center’s website.
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Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesPatience in the Process
“Practice patience toward everyone and especially toward yourself. Never be disturbed because of your imperfections but always get up bravely after a fall.”…
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Hope in Hopeless Cases: Fr. Frank Donio on the St. Jude Shrine and the Power of Intercession
Why is St. Jude Thaddeus known as the patron saint of hopeless cases, and how does devotion to Christ's apostle bring hope to those facing impossible trials?…
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To Love the Precious Blood
This summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to make a pilgrimage to Rome for the Jubilee of Youth. This certainly was one of the most incredible weeks of my…
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Called to Be Missionary Disciples: Fr. Frank Donio on Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis, and the Lay Faithful
How are lay Catholics called to be active agents of the New Evangelization rather than passive spectators in the pews? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Anna…
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The Laity, the Family, & Evangelization with Fr. Frank Donio, SAC on The Son Rise Morning Show
How are lay Catholics called to share the Gospel in their everyday lives? Fr. Frank Donio, SAC, Founding Director of the Catholic Apostolate Center, joins host…
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Death Is Not The End
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Lorenzo Ruiz, the protomartyr of the Philippines. A professional calligrapher, he was falsely accused of murder and…
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Living as a Missionary Disciple: Fulton Sheen’s Legacy with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 09/23/2026
On this episode of the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio of the Catholic Apostolate Center discusses the role and empowering mission of the laity through…
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How to Survive Mass with Little Saints
As a former high school theology teacher and perpetual theology student, I like to think of myself as a Catholic theology nerd. I like to write papers on…
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Priest, Prophet, and King: The Lay Apostolate with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 09/09/2026
On this episode of the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio of the Catholic Apostolate Center begins a new series on the development of Church teaching…
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Gregory the Great: The Reluctant Pope
Gregory the Great offers us invaluable lessons in living the Christian life. He models for us morality, service, prayer, among other attributes. This blogcast…
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Pallottine Consecration and Religious Life: 40 Years of Service with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 08/26/2026
On this episode of the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio of the Catholic Apostolate Center reflects on celebrating his 40th anniversary of Pallottine…
Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesBeing On Mission for Christ
Christ calls us to take on his mission of spreading the Good News to the ends of the Earth. This is not just relegated to priests and religious, but is a call…
Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesSaint Dominic: To Praise, To Bless, To Preach
Saint Dominic de Guzman, founder of the Dominican Order, dedicated his life and the mission of the order to preach the Gospel and educate the faithful in the…
Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesBlessed Solanus Casey: A Modern Model of Humble Holiness
Blessed Solanus Casey’s path to sanctity was not marked by an extraordinary events in his life, like other saints. Rather, his life shows that sanctity is…
Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesInstruments of Peace and Love
We are called to bring Christ’s love and peace to all whom we meet in every situation. The Pallottine Fathers and brothers dedicate themselves, under the…
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Communal and Societal Dimensions of Evangelization with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 07/01/2026
On this episode of the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio of the Catholic Apostolate Center continues a mini-series on Evangelii Gaudium, exploring the…
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Proclamation of the Gospel - Encounter and Accompaniment with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 06/24/2026
Access Collaboration in Ministry resources On Mission: Collaboration and Co-Responsibility More episodes about Living as Missionary Disciples From the Ad…
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Summertime Spirituality
Summertime typically offers a more relaxes schedule and opportunities to break from the routine. This season should also be a time to deepen one’s faith and…
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The Church's Missionary Transformation with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 06/17/2026
Access Collaboration in Ministry resources On Mission: Collaboration and Co-Responsibility More episodes about Living as Missionary Disciples From the Ad…
Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesRelying on Jesus
Jesus is reliable and trust worthy. As God, he knows us better than we know ourselves and will always provide what we need and will draw us closer to himself…
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Living Pentecost Today with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 05/27/2025
We currently live in the age of the Church after Pentecost where we are called to be missionary disciples and spread the Good News to the end of the earth…
Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesSt. Justin Martyr’s Lessons in Christianity
Saint Justin Martyr, an early Christian apologist, is best known for his First Apology, which documents Christian worship and beliefs in the first century…
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Co-Responsibility in Parish Pastoral Councils with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 05/20/2025
Co-responsibility means that the members of the parish pastoral council share in the evangelization efforts of the Church. Parish pastoral councils allow a…
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Art of Consensus in Parish Pastoral Councils with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 05/13/2025
Consensus of the parish pastoral council permits greater discernment of God’s will. Parish pastoral councils allow a collaboration between the pastor and the…
Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesPastoral Care in the Context of Church History
Church history demonstrates the various ways evangelization encountered cultures in different times and places. These cultural contexts show how the same…
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Functioning of Parish Pastoral Councils with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 04/29/2025
Parish pastoral councils allow a collaboration between the pastor and the people of the parish to generate effective ministry to the community. Listen to Fr…
Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesJesus Alive: Encountering the Truth of Christ
Jesus can easily be relegated in our minds to specific areas of our lives or in popular art. We see depictions of him in paintings, music, and films. But…
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Purpose and Role of Parish Pastoral Councils with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 04/22/2025
Parish pastoral councils allow a collaboration between the pastor and the people of the parish to generate effective ministry to the community. Listen to Fr…
Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesHow to be an Easter People
Easter is the preeminent feast in the Church’s calendar. It celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus and foreshadows our new life in Christ and our opportunity for…
Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesHoly Week: Anticipation, Forgiveness, and Love
Holy Week is the most important week in all of the Catholic Church year. It commemorates the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus as well as the betrayal…
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Co-Responsibility and Collaboration in the Church with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 03/25/2025
Co-responsibility is the understanding that the baptized uniquely and collectively share in Christ’s mission to share the Good News. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio…
Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesSt. Joseph's Noble Example
Saint Joseph is a prime example of fatherhood for fathers, godfathers, and spiritual fathers. He trusted in the Lord and provided for Mary and Jesus despite…
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Compassion for Others and Collaboration in the Church with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 03/11/2025
Compassion within ministry ensures that our relationships with those involved remain charitable and remain open to the will of God for the ministry. Listen to…
Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesSt. Frances of Rome: The Pride of a Name
St. Frances of Rome is known for her charitable works for the poor despite her noble status. She founded a religious society to help the suffering in Rome…
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Communication with God and Collaboration in the Church with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 02/25/2025
Communication with God is the root than enables effective communication among ministry leaders and to keep the ministry focused on Christ. Listen to Fr. Frank…
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Cooperation with God and Collaboration in the Church with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 02/18/2025
Holy cooperation involves integrating our ministry’s or apostolate’s decisions with the grace and movements of the Blessed Trinity to better come to discover…
Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesLenten Transfiguration
Lent is the period in the Church’s calendar to where the faithful are encouraged to rekindle their relationship with Jesus through practices such as prayer…
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Communion and Collaboration in the Church with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 02/04/2025
Greater unity and communion with one another allow us to work together more effectively. The Apostles and the Blessed Virgin Mary gathered in the Cenacle, or…
Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesLetting Christ Reign in Your Lent
Lent precedes Easter as a season of preparation. We are encouraged to pray, give alms, and fast. We invite Christ more into our lives this time of year so as…
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Cenacle Spirituality and Collaboration in the Church with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 01/21/2025
The Apostles and the Blessed Virgin Mary gathered in the Cenacle, or Upper Room, to collaborate with each other and the Holy Spirit as they made decision and…
Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesSt. Francis de Sales: The Doctor of Divine Love
St Francis de Sales is a popular Saint and Doctor of the Church who promoted the universal call to holiness and encouraged lay people to grow in holiness in…
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Christ as the Center of Our Collaboration in Mission with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 01/14/2025
Christ needs to be the center and purpose of all that we do in our lives, particularly in and through the ministries and apostolates that we are a part of…
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Christ-Centered Collaboration in the Church with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 01/07/2025
Collaboration in Church ministry requires intentional skill sets and practices to ensure that the ministries advance the mission of Christ and his church…
Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesSt. John Bosco and the Power of Receptivity
St. John Bosco is known for his ministry and work with young people. This work finds its success in seeing the young people as infinitely loved by the Father…
Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesChristmas: Beyond a Twinkle
Christmas welcomes the coming of Jesus Christ into the world at his birth in Bethlehem. This Christmas season reminds us of Jesus as the Light of the World and…
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The Blessed Virgin Mary’s Abiding Hope in Advent with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 12/17/2025
The Blessed Virgin Mary enjoys many feast days throughout the year, particularly in Advent. These feasts remind us of her role in salvation history, pointing…
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St. Joseph and Silent Hope with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 12/12/2025
Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment of the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, about how we can look towards the example of…
Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesLeaning on the Example of the Holy Family this Advent
The Holy Family’s trust in the Lord at various times of their lives is a prime example of how we are called to trust in the Lord and reflect on their witness…
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St. John the Baptist, Advent, and Hope with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 12/03/2025
St. John the Baptist reminds us that we must continually convert all of our lives over to Christ and to repent. This Advent, we are given an opportunity to…
Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesRealizing We Are Abundantly Blessed
Gratitude helps us to appreciate God’s blessings in our life an enables us to recognize the ways he works and how he loves us. This blogcast explores…
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Advent and the Second Coming of Christ with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 11/19/2025
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe and the early part of Advent focus on the coming of Christ at the end of time. As Christians we…
Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesMentors for Saints
Saints, even the most holy, needed the assistance of others, mentors, to help them grow in holiness and guide them in the Faith. Today, young people especially…
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Hope in God Who is Faithful and Pope Leo XIV with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 11/05/2025
Hope is a characteristic virtue of the Christian. The Christian understands that Jesus is always faithful and always loves us, regardless of our shortcomings…
Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesSaint Jude: A Dwelling Place
St. Jude offers us an example of how we are to become dwelling places of the Lord Jesus. When we follow his commands, Jesus resides in us and our love…
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Peace and Pope Leo XIV with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 10/22/2025
Peace is what we all desire, especially in the midst of great struggles and strife in the world today. Even more so, we must sow peace within our own lives…
Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesEucharistic Encounters Through Social Media
Eucharistic devotion can be spread through social media. Many people can come to a deeper relationship with Christ through the posts they encounter. Such an…
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Importance of Fraternity and Pope Leo XIV with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 10/08/2025
As Christians, fraternity is how we treat all those whom we encounter, and we recognize that we are brothers and sisters in Christ. Since taking office, Pope…
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Pope Leo XIV and Unity in Christ with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 10/01/2025
Pope Leo XIV has made unity a central aspect of his pontificate from his papal motto to gathering with leaders from the Orthodox Church. Listen to Fr. Frank…
Catholic Apostolate Center ResourcesServe the Lord with Laughter
Laughter and joy are typical characteristics of those who are close to Christ and experience the love of the Holy Spirit. We are called to witness Christ’s joy…
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Webinar: Listen, Teach, Send: The U.S. Bishops Renewed Strategy for Engaging Young Adults
Practical strategies for encountering, accompanying, and engaging young adults (or “young people”) are only effective if they are built on a strong theological…