Man of the Cloth--Fr. Andrew's Radio Interview

While traveling to North Carolina to speak to the youth at Elon University (see previous post for the full commencement sermon), Holy Family Youth's spiritual director Fr. Andrew stopped to interview with NPR's Frank Stasio on his ministry with Goods of Conscience.  You can hear the interview right here!

Commencement Wisdom

It's that time of year again.  You're either graduating or you're attending someone else's graduation.  To the Class of 2011 and to the proud parents and guardians, CONGRATULATIONS!!!  If you've been trying to think of something insightful, inspiring, and wise to give as a graduation gift, instead of spending $14.95 on David Foster Wallace's This Is Water or whatever commencement address has been printed, packaged, and stacked in the graduation gifts section of Barnes and Noble this year, for less than half the price you can pick up some nice stationery, print out the commencement sermon of Holy Family's own Father Andrew, delivered this past Friday at Elon University, and give your favorite graduate a special piece of local wisdom.  Whether you're graduating or not, know someone who's graduating or not, Fr. Andrew's address on "The Currency of Bees" is sure to help you reflect on life's priorities and discover what God made you to bee (pun intended). Check it out!

The Currency of Bees

"There Be Dragons" Opening TODAY!

There Be Dragons, a film from the director of The Mission featuring the story of St. Josemaria Escriva ("every saint has a past, every sinner has a future" is the film's slogan) opens today, playing in AMC Empire 25 and AMC Village Theater 7.  See the synopsis below as well as the trailer. 

There Be Dragons is an epic action-adventure romance set during the turmoil of the Spanish Civil War. The story traces the lives of two young men, Josemaria Escriva (Charlie Cox) and Manolo Torres (Wes Bentley), childhood friends who are separated by the political upheaval of pre-war Spain to find themselves on opposite sides as war erupts. Choosing peace, Josemaria becomes a priest and struggles to spread reconciliation by founding the movement Opus Dei (work of God).
Manolo chooses war and becomes a spy for the fascists. He becomes obsessed with a beautiful Hungarian revolutionary, Ildiko, who has joined the militia in pursuit of passion and purpose. But when Ildiko rejects him out of love for the courageous militia leader Oriol, Manolo's jealousy leads him down a path of betrayal.
As personal and national battles rage, the characters' lives collide and their deepest struggles are illuminated through the fateful choices they make. Each will struggle to find the power of forgiveness over the forces tearing their lives and friendship apart.

I-Confess Video Contest Voting Ends Tomorrow

Been following the I-Confess Video contest?  If so, be sure to campaign hard for your favorite video these next 24 hours or so.  Voting ends tomorrow.  Someone you know or someone you don't know but whose video you really like could win a scholarship and money for their school or parish. 

Follow the link to view and vote: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=962BD67D89F2088D