Irish Steve took a 2 week spiritual and physical recovery time in Italy, and this video is some footage from those moments in the Italian countryside and the Vatican. With Christ on our side, Irish Steve will continue to fight the holy fight of evangelization to the increasingly secularized platform, the Internet.
During his time in Italy, Steve wastes no time learning Italian; as he states, it is another key component of being and OBS video missionary. It is truly amazing the intricacies of God’s plan for Steve’s pilgrimage through Europe. Not only is he learning Italian in the streets of Rome and the Vatican in this video, his teacher is a former peregrino (pilgrim) on the Camino de Santiago. No matter the country, Steve continues to meet people who are more than willing to take him in for a night, feed him, and yes, teach him the native language. As he enters into the final stages of his pilgrimage, beginning with a retreat back in Loretto, let us pray a Hail Mary for his clear vision of the future.
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Since this video and story is based in the Vatican, we once again invite you to connect with the Holy Father through his YouTube Channel. Updates on the happenings of the Vicar of Christ on earth arrive to this free online resource daily. Everyone likes free stuff, well this channel of Pope Benedict XVI will automatically arrive to your personal computer. Let it begin in support of our Holy Father and the mission of CHrist on earth.
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Readings for 28th January 2012
First: 2 Samuel 12:1-7a, 10-17
Responsorial: Psalm 51:12-13, 14-15, 16-17
Gospel: Mark 4:35-41
Memorial of Saint Thomas Aquinas, priest and doctor of the Church
Rosary: Joyful Mysteries
1. Annunciation
2. Visitation
3. Nativity
4. Presentation in the Temple
5. Finding Jesus in the Temple
‘Irish Steve’ reemerges in the streets of Italy in today’s story-vlog style video update. With a lot of prayer and his smile, Steve has been blessed to encounter true Christian charity in Europe, even in the bustling streets of Rome as you will see today.
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This global Catholic mission has a new foothold in the European continent, Italia! The country that houses another country within, the Vatican, is the set of most of today’s footage appearing on your screen. Technology is truly amazing; Steve can record, upload, edit, export, upload again, and then publish to OBS, all within a couple hours! Perhaps you who watch today’s video will recognize some of the locations in Rome and beyond that Steve visits, don’t hesitate to share your experience in the comment section below. With God’s intercession, Steve has found personal tour guides throughout Europe, showing him the nooks and crannies of the eternal city. Let us continue to lift Steve up in prayer as he makes further inroads into the ‘digital continent’ for Christ’s mission here on earth.
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Ever wonder what the Holy Father is doing today? Now you can know with 1 click of the mouse. Click on the logo to the left and you will be taken to the Pope’s personal YouTube Channel, which shares daily updates of the happenings in the life of Pope Benedict XVI. What an incredible man to accept the keys that Christ gave to St. Peter centuries ago. What a weight that we should all pray is lightened during his faithful commitment to the mission of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.
Readings for 26th January 2012
First: 2 Timothy 1:1-8
Responsorial: Psalm 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10
Gospel: Mark 4:21-25
Memorial of Saint Timothy and Saint Titus, bishops Rosary: Luminous Mysteries
1. Baptism in the River Jordan
2. Wedding Feast at Cana
3. Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
4. Transfiguration
5. Institution of the Eucharist
August 22rd 2011 ~ The closing Vigil and Mass at World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid Spain was amazing. Inclement weather of lightning and rain only added to the wonderful spirit of being one body in Christ as pilgrims from every nation huddled beside each other in prayer, and for warmth. Pope Benedict XVI stayed strong despite pouring rain and heavy winds. Viva El Papa!
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† Readings for August 22nd 2011 †
• 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8 • Ps 149 • Mt 23:13-22
••• Rosary: Joyful Mysteries •••
1. The Annunciation
2. The Visitation
3. The Nativity
4. The Presentation
5. The Finding of the Boy Jesus in the Temple
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August 20th 2011 ~ World Youth Day is an incredible experience for the world to witness. Is there any other event on earth where nations from every country come to unite under one banner….the Banner of Christ!
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† Readings for August 20th 2011 †
• Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17, Ps 128, Mt 23:1-12
••• Rosary: Joyful Mysteries •••
1. The Annunciation
2. The Visitation
3. The Nativity
4. The Presentation
5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
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August 19th 2011 ~ The Pope arrived in Madrid! Welcoming him on the streets of Madrid was a rush of Catholic love, however, my battery died 10 minutes before he passed by, so I did not get footage of him. Hopefully on Saturday and Sunday out in the field with a million other pilgrims. Ciao!
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† Readings for August 19th 2011 †
• Ruth 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17/Matthew 23:1-12 (424) • Saint Bernard, abbot and doctor of the Church
••• Rosary: Sorrowful Mysteries •••
1. The Agony in the Garden
2. The Scourging at the Pillar
3. The Crowning of Thorns
4. The Way of the Cross
5. The Crucifixion and Death
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August 17th 2011 ~ World Youth Day has kicked off with a loud cry of excitement and fidelity to the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church from 1 million pilgrims. Daily videos and blog posts with pictures continually updating on World Youth Day 2011 from MadridSpain right here on OneBillionStories.com. Come back daily for more stories and exciting videos from the pilgrims of the Catholic faith.
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† Readings for August 17th 2011 †
• Judges 9:6-15 • Matthew 20:1-16
••• Rosary: Glorious Mysteries •••
1. The Ascension
2. The Resurrection
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
4. The Assumption of Mary
5. The Coronation of Mary in Heaven
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July 7th 2011 ~ What is it like meeting the Pope? What is it like meeting CardinalRatzinger? Listen today on OneBillionStories.com how BishopSheridan managed to track him down in the piazza in the Vatican for a quick chat.
••• Rosary: Luminous Mysteries •••
1. The Baptism in the Jordan 2. The Wedding Feast at Cana 3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom 4. The Transfiguration 5. The Institution of the Eucharist
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