On a sunny Monday afternoon in Lima…
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Published on: June 5th, 2013 — 9:24 AM / OBS: SOUTH AMERICA

LIMA, PERU — On a sunny Monday afternoon in Lima, Peru, the day after we celebrated Corpus Christi, I decided to walk to a nearby adoration chapel. I took the digital camera along and as I walked, snapped a picture every 3-4 seconds en route. (read more below)

Annie & Al Palmquist

Video Missionaries in South America

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producers: Annie & Al Palmquist

I got more than a few odd looks because our neighborhood is far from any touristy areas of the city. Just after leaving Adoration, the camera’s memory card was full, I had taken almost 800 photos. Here is my first every attempt … Read More »

‘We felt the need to join a community of young married couples’
The most important gift we can give our children is to help them build a personal relationship with God

Published on: May 23rd 2013 — 6:39 PM / OBS: North America

DENVER, CO, USA — In the state of Colorado, the honoring and celebration of God’s perfect plan for the foundation of society, marriage between man and woman, is growing holier by the day. Young married couples are sprouting up everywhere. One of those young families is the Paredes family, who have five wonderful children.

Seth J. DeMoor
Founder & Video Missionary, USA

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music by: Farewell Milwaukee, Loudon Wainwright III

Within the Catholic faith, we believe that God is truly the genius and foundation of society. In order to perpetuate the human family into the … Read More »

‘…I Will Make You Fishers of Men’
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver ordains seven men to the Catholic priesthood

Published on: May 20th 2013 — 10:09 AM / OBS: North America

DENVER, CO, USA — Twenty years after World Youth Day 1993 in Denver, vocations to the priesthood in the Mile High City are on the rise. Strong evidence for the infusion of the Holy Spirit’s work in northern Colorado was on display at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception this past Saturday, as seven men laid down their life in service to Christ’s priesthood. Through God’s grace, and these men’s “YES” to Christ’s call, the Archdiocese of Denver received a huge boost of ‘ardor’ for the future work of the Church and the New Evangelization.

Seth J. DeMoor
Founder & Video Missionary, USA

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Choices in Life can Break Hearts, but God’s Mercy Brings us Through
“This choice breaks more than one heart, this choice breaks more than one heart…”

Published on: April 15th, 2013 — 1:34 PM / OBS: North America

DENVER, CO, USA — Listen closely to the lyrics of this song by Michelle Marie Mandico as she performs live, “Breaking Hearts.” The message of life, love, and mercy pour forth from the notes of Michelle. And the challenges in this century for babies in the womb only continue to increase. As Catholics, we, the ‘one billion’ member family, must continue to use beauty to pierce the heart of this culture of death we live within. (more below)

Seth J. DeMoor
Video Missionary, North America

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music by: Michelle Marie Mandico / filmed & edited by: Seth James DeMoor

“Breaking Hearts,” … Read More »

I was that Girl that Could Not Say No
‘God pierced my soul when I was all alone, wandering in the darkness’

Published on: April 15th, 2013 — 11:19 AM / OBS: North America

GREELEY, CO, USA — Her world was turned upside down. She was single. Alone. Afraid. Her 21st birthday party led to trying moments, in the middle of college. Abusing alcohol led to decisions, choices, defining life moments, and eventually a little life inside of her; a little baby girl moving, breathing, and learning the love of this world through the womb of her mother. A place, the womb of a mother, which was once considered the safest place on earth for babies. (more below)

music by: David Thies, The Album Leaf, As Colorful as Ever / filmed by: Jon Ervin, Seth James DeMoor / edited by: … Read More »

My Idea was to Give One Year of Volunteer Service
“No one can give what they don’t have.”

Published on: April 11th, 2013 — 8:07 AM / OBS: SOUTH AMERICA

CUSCO, PERU — A story for you today from Cusco, Peru in Spanish with English subtitles focusing on discernment through missionary service. We bring you the testimony of two men giving service to the poor with the Missionary Servants of the Poor (Opus Christi Salvatoris Mundi www.msptm.com/en/ )

The first man you see in the video is Fr. Pierfilippo Giovanetti from Italy, and the second is Eduardo Pardo from Barcelona, Spain. They both went to Cusco with the idea that they would give one year of service to the poor. (read more below)

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Video Missionaries in South America

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produced: Annie & Al Palmquist … Read More »

I Want to Serve a Church that is Vibrant
“You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek”

Published on: March 27th, 2013 — 8:09 AM / OBS: North America

DENVER, CO, USA — “I wanted to be part of something bigger than myself.” Those words from Deacon Nathan Goebel are powerful, and rare in the 21st century. Do those words from the good Deacon resonate in your life? Better yet, will those words resonate in the streets of Denver over the next 5, 10, even 20 years from now? (more below)

Seth J. DeMoor
Video Missionary, North America

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music by: The Tallest Man on Earth, The Album Leaf, Modest Mouse

This short video and vignette on the faithful and lighthearted ‘Man of God’(as pointed out by his coffee mug) from Illinois, now serving the Archdiocese … Read More »

I Started Cantering when I was Thirteen
“It’s such an amazing experience when you get fear out of your life.”

Published on: March 15th, 2013 — 12:48 PM / OBS: North America

Highlands Ranch, CO, USA — Remember when you use to dream in your youth? Dream about making the winning field goal, flying to space, or perhaps even singing at Carnegie Hall? Well guess what, today’s story is from a man in Highlands Ranch Colorado who in fact sang his way to stages all over the world, including well known Catholic Churches in America, Europe, and beyond. (more below)

Seth J. DeMoor
Founder & Video Missionary, USA

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music by: Myles Ogea

For Myles Ogea, the music was a dream from the time he was a boy. At the young age of thirteen, he was blessed to fill … Read More »

Do With Me As You Please Lord
“It was during the painful period of my life when I realized that God wanted to reach out to me in those darkest moments.”

Published on: March 7th, 2013 — 10:48 AM / OBS: ASIA

QUEZON CITY, THE PHILIPPINES — The experience of a divorce for any child or teenager is never easy. The fracture to the family unit in the modern world is a trend that sadly continues to increase. For Ilsa Reyes, the family divorce was one of the darkest moments in her life, at the age of 13. Despite a strong background in the faith, Ilsa’s parents did eventually separate. (read more below)

David Panlilio
Video Missionary in the Philippines

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produced by: David Panlilio & edited by: Carl Graham

Ilsa’s story is unique for a few different reasons, … Read More »

With the chair of St. Peter vacant, the eyes of world now turn to the Vatican to learn the news of his successor. This moment in Church History has not been seen since 1415. Therefore, this is the moment in our lifetime when the one billion Catholics on earth can rally in support of our next Holy Father’s leadership and fidelity to the Magisterium! Will you be there?

How do I get involved?

1. Find your city on www.RallyForThePope.com
2. Locate the rally point in your city
3. On the day a new Pope is elected, rally with all your Catholic friends at 4:30 p.m. local time; or at the first sign of smoke if it is past 4:30 p.m.

My City is not Listed, what do I do?

If your city is not listed below, then this the moment for you to start a rally! … Read More »