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Film and Media

Film and Media 23

Wednesday, June 7

9:00-9:30 a.m.

“Mysteries of the Rosary: The Carrying of the Cross”

Enter into the Mysteries of Christ and Rediscover the Power of the Rosary. An authentic encounter with Christ leads to our transformation and sanctification. Mysteries of the Rosary integrates deeply reflective insights on the life of Christ, theological truths, and captivating stories together with breathtaking scenery, illuminating sacred art, and inspiring music. By filming on location in the Holy Land, our aspiration is to make the Rosary come alive in the hearts and minds of the participants. Encounters with Christ in the episodes and discussions will lead to even deeper encounters with Him in personal prayer and contemplation.
Location: Chesapeake

7:45-8:15 p.m.

“Mysteries of the Rosary: The Pathway to Paradise”

Enter into the Mysteries of Christ and Rediscover the Power of the Rosary. An authentic encounter with Christ leads to our transformation and sanctification. Mysteries of the Rosary integrates deeply reflective insights on the life of Christ, theological truths, and captivating stories together with breathtaking scenery, illuminating sacred art, and inspiring music. By filming on location in the Holy Land, our aspiration is to make the Rosary come alive in the hearts and minds of the participants. Encounters with Christ in the episodes and discussions will lead to even deeper encounters with Him in personal prayer and contemplation.
Location: Chesapeake

8:30-10:00 p.m.

“With this Light”

During her 70 years as a nun, Sister Maria Rosa Leggol helped over 87,000 Honduran children escape poverty and violence through an ecosystem of social, educational and entrepreneurial projects, inspiring an international network of supporters to expand her work. In the midst of civil wars, economic collapse and natural disasters, she continued her charge to help young people, such as Maria and Rosa, break familial cycles of poverty and violence to create lives of their own. “With This Light” poetically interweaves the compelling present-day stories of these teenagers with the epic life and noble actions of Sister Maria Rosa.
Location: Chesapeake

 

Thursday, June 8

9:00-10:30 a.m.

“With this Light”

During her 70 years as a nun, Sister Maria Rosa Leggol helped over 87,000 Honduran children escape poverty and violence through an ecosystem of social, educational and entrepreneurial projects, inspiring an international network of supporters to expand her work. In the midst of civil wars, economic collapse and natural disasters, she continued her charge to help young people, such as Maria and Rosa, break familial cycles of poverty and violence to create lives of their own. “With This Light” poetically interweaves the compelling present-day stories of these teenagers with the epic life and noble actions of Sister Maria Rosa.
Location: Chesapeake

2:15-3:15 p.m.

Film and Media Screening – “From Quito To Rome: A Family of Families”

Embark on a mission in Quito, Ecuador, and witness the everyday struggles and triumphs of community members at The Center – A Family of Families, where the mission is to help people break free of the cycle of poverty and violence. Meet the Papal Foundation members who help keep this mission alive. Watch as volunteers from abroad, local staff, religious, and those who benefit from this charity help each other transform lives and build a better future.

 

Explore Baltimore

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Welcome to Baltimore

Like the blue crabs for which the city is famed, you have to crack Baltimore’s tough exterior to reveal its gems. But it’s not known as “Charm City” for nothing. Baltimore will win you over with its multicultural vibe, colorful murals, music, seafood, and (most of all) good-humored and resilient residents. Some of the best things to do in Baltimore include cruising around the Inner Harbor, strolling through the cobblestoned streets of Fells Point, walking up Federal Hill for the views, and visiting Fort McHenry National Monument where “The Star-Spangled Banner” was born.

Top 15 Attractions in Baltimore

Day Schedule

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CMA Board of Directors Meeting: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Exhibitors Setup: Noon – 5p.m., Grand Ballroom Salon ABC

Registration Desk Open: 3 p.m.- 6 p.m.

Welcome Event: Spirit of Baltimore Dinner Cruise
(walk to harbor at 6 p.m.; board ship at 6:30 p.m.): 7-9:30 p.m.

 

Sponsors

Sponsors

Gold Level Sponsors

The Pontifical Mission Societies of the United States

Opening Lunch and Keynote, featuring Sr. Rose Pacatte, FSP — Wednesday, June 7.

EWTN Global Catholic Network

National Eucharistic Revival Plenary, featuring the Most Rev. Andrew Cozzens, Bishop of Crookston and Chairman of the U.S. Bishops’ Advisory Group for the National Eucharistic Congress — Friday, June 9.

OSV

Lunch and St. Francis de Sales Award Presentation — Friday, June 9.

Knights of Columbus

CMA Awards Banquet — Friday, June 9.

Silver Level Sponsors

Catholic Relief Services

Lunch and Cardinal Foley Award Presentation — Thursday, June 8.

Bronze Level Sponsors

DeSales Media

Catholic Media Conference bags and additional support.

FAITH Catholic

Ongoing support.

Friend Sponsors

Holy Cross Family Ministries

Ice Cream Novelties in the Exhibit Hall — Thursday, June 8 at 3:30 p.m.

Continental breakfast and Presentation by Fr. Fred Jenga, CSC, President of Holy Cross Family Ministries — Friday, June 9 at 8 a.m.

Israel Ministry of Tourism

Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall — Wednesday, June 7 at 3:30 p.m.

Diocesan

Catholic Media Conference Smartphone App

Conference Exhibit Hall Hours

Wednesday, June 7

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 8

7:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m

Friday, June 9

8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Standing recognition at the event and brief comments read about your organization.

Second Wednesday of Lent

Lent 2023

While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”   Matthew 17:5


In this middle of Peter’s request to set up camp on the mountain, God the Father interrupts him. Matthew records here the same words spoken at the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River (3:17): “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”

God does not stop loving Jesus, even though he allows his beloved Son to undergo suffering and death. It does not please the Father to see his children suffer. There is no greater mystery and tragedy, nothing that seems to make less sense than the death of someone we love, especially if the time and circumstances seem random or wrong. God does not give us any easy answers. Instead, he gives us his Son, to be with us always, especially in times of suffering and death.


Today, spend some quiet time, away from distractions, to “listen to him” as the Father tells us to do.

 This reflection from Messages of Trust for Lent, originally published by Ave Maria Press, was reprinted with permission of the authors, Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran. For more parish resources, visit https://www.rebuiltparish.com/.

Responsorial psalms are excerpted from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, second typical edition © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved. No portion of this text may be reproduced by any means without permission in writing from the copyright owner. Other scripture texts in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, DC, and are used by permission of the copyright owner. All Rights Reserved. No part of the New American Bible may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

 

Second Tuesday of Lent

Lent 2023

Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
Matthew 17:4


Peter sees the glory of Jesus, and he is awestruck. It is so good that he wants to stay there, and he tries to get Jesus to stay. Surely, he thinks, Why can’t following Jesus always be like this? Why go any further?

It is good when we have these mountaintop experiences in our faith, but like a photograph, they only capture a moment and not the whole story. To stay on the mountaintop would be a temptation to Jesus to avoid his mission and escape the horror of the Cross that awaits him.


Today, ask God to equip you with the grace of trust you will need to face with courage and patience what- ever suffering or tragedy comes your way in life.


This reflection from Messages of Trust for Lent, originally published by Ave Maria Press, was reprinted with permission of the authors, Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran. For more parish resources, visit https://www.rebuiltparish.com/.

Responsorial psalms are excerpted from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, second typical edition © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved. No portion of this text may be reproduced by any means without permission in writing from the copyright owner. Other scripture texts in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, DC, and are used by permission of the copyright owner. All Rights Reserved. No part of the New American Bible may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

 

Second Monday of Lent

Lent 2023

After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him.   Matthew 17:1–3


The radiant appearance of Jesus in Matthew’s telling of the Transfiguration reveals the divinity of the Christ, showing that he is both fully God and fully human. The appearance of Moses and Elijah reinforces that Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s promise to save his people.

That Jesus is both fully divine and fully human means his story will include glory and honor as well as suffering and death. As we grow as disciples of Jesus, we learn to see our own stories—our accomplishments, successes, failures, sufferings, and death—in the light of that story.


Today, pray for those in your life who are experiencing suffering or the effects of losing a loved one. Pray that they find the strength to trust the Lord’s ways.

This reflection from Messages of Trust for Lent, originally published by Ave Maria Press, was reprinted with permission of the authors, Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran. For more parish resources, visit https://www.rebuiltparish.com/.

Responsorial psalms are excerpted from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, second typical edition © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved. No portion of this text may be reproduced by any means without permission in writing from the copyright owner. Other scripture texts in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, DC, and are used by permission of the copyright owner. All Rights Reserved. No part of the New American Bible may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

 

Second Sunday of Lent

Lent 2023

This week we will look at our human experience with suffering and death. We struggle with how, when, and why suffering and death occur in our lives—this may be the hardest question we ever have to confront. While we will never make full sense of it, this week’s reflection on the Transfiguration helps us understand that a future glory awaits every experience of suffering and death.


As the second week of Lent begins, meditate on the Cross, the point where our suffering intersects with Christ’s sacrificial love.

This reflection from Messages of Trust for Lent, originally published by Ave Maria Press, was reprinted with permission of the authors, Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran. For more parish resources, visit https://www.rebuiltparish.com/.

Responsorial psalms are excerpted from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, second typical edition © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved. No portion of this text may be reproduced by any means without permission in writing from the copyright owner. Other scripture texts in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, DC, and are used by permission of the copyright owner. All Rights Reserved. No part of the New American Bible may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

 

Saturday first week of Lent

Lent 2023

Psalm 119

Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord!

Blessed are they whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord.

Blessed are they who observe his decrees, who seek him with all their heart.

Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord!

You have commanded that your precepts be diligently kept.

Oh, that I might be firm in the ways of keeping your statutes!

Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord!

I will give you thanks with an upright heart, when I have learned your just ordinances.

I will keep your statutes;

do not utterly forsake me.

Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord!


This reflection from Messages of Trust for Lent, originally published by Ave Maria Press, was reprinted with permission of the authors, Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran. For more parish resources, visit https://www.rebuiltparish.com/.

Responsorial psalms are excerpted from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, second typical edition © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved. No portion of this text may be reproduced by any means without permission in writing from the copyright owner. Other scripture texts in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, DC, and are used by permission of the copyright owner. All Rights Reserved. No part of the New American Bible may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

 

Friday first week of Lent

Lent 2023

Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made loincloths for themselves.
Genesis 3:7


Suddenly, their eyes were opened and their lives changed forever. But it was a life God had not intended: one with sin and death, lacking peace and perfect harmony. Instead of satisfaction, Adam and Eve felt ashamed.

God wanted to protect humanity from the pain and shame that came from eating the forbidden fruit. He told them no, so they would not experience evil. God says no to protect us from evil. He is not keeping something from us but is for us.


Today, ask God to help you accept every no and yes on your daily faith journey. Pray that you learn to trust God, even when his answer seems tough or painful.

This reflection from Messages of Trust for Lent, originally published by Ave Maria Press, was reprinted with permission of the authors, Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran. For more parish resources, visit https://www.rebuiltparish.com/.

Responsorial psalms are excerpted from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, second typical edition © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved. No portion of this text may be reproduced by any means without permission in writing from the copyright owner. Other scripture texts in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, DC, and are used by permission of the copyright owner. All Rights Reserved. No part of the New American Bible may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the copyright owner.