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    <title>Ave Explores  - Episodes Tagged with “Faith In Action”</title>
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  <title>A Personal Mission Field with Fr. Michael Thomas, C.S.C.</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Michael Thomas, C.S.C., a teacher and campus minister at St. George’s College in Santiago, Chile—a K-12 school apostolate of the U.S. Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross— explains what led him to mission work in Chile. Thomas says that much of our mission work will occur within our own families, workplaces, and parishes.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>47:19</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Fr. Michael Thomas, C.S.C., a teacher and campus minister at St. George’s College in Santiago, Chile—a K-12 school apostolate of the U.S. Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross— explains what led him to mission work in Chile. Thomas says that much of our mission work will occur within our own families, workplaces, and parishes. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Michael Thomas, C.S.C., a teacher and campus minister at St. George’s College in Santiago, Chile—a K-12 school apostolate of the U.S. Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross— explains what led him to mission work in Chile. Thomas says that much of our mission work will occur within our own families, workplaces, and parishes.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Ave Explores: Faith in Action Series" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-faith-action/">Ave Explores: Faith in Action Series</a></li><li><a title="Congregation of Holy Cross" rel="nofollow" href="https://holycrosscongregation.org">Congregation of Holy Cross</a></li><li><a title="Kathryn Lopez on Bringing Christ to the Homeless" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-faith-action/week2-article-lopez/">Kathryn Lopez on Bringing Christ to the Homeless</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Using Our Gifts to Help Those in Need with Steve Camilleri </title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Steve Camilleri, executive director of the Center for the Homeless in South Bend, Indiana, explains how each of us are called to use our gifts to help those who need food, shelter, clothing, and financial assistance, not only tangibly, but also by loving and engaging them. </itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Steve Camilleri, executive director of the Center for the Homeless in South Bend, Indiana, explains how each of us are called to use our gifts to help those who need food, shelter, clothing, and financial assistance, not only tangibly, but also by loving and engaging them.  
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    <![CDATA[<p>Steve Camilleri, executive director of the Center for the Homeless in South Bend, Indiana, explains how each of us are called to use our gifts to help those who need food, shelter, clothing, and financial assistance, not only tangibly, but also by loving and engaging them. </p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Ave Explores: Faith in Action Series" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-faith-action/">Ave Explores: Faith in Action Series</a></li><li><a title="Center for the Homeless in South Bend, IN " rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cfh.net">Center for the Homeless in South Bend, IN </a></li><li><a title="Follow the Center for the Homeless on Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/center4homeless/?fref=ts">Follow the Center for the Homeless on Facebook</a></li><li><a title="Faith in Action Giveaway Basket" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-faith-action/giveaway/">Faith in Action Giveaway Basket</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Steve Camilleri, executive director of the Center for the Homeless in South Bend, Indiana, explains how each of us are called to use our gifts to help those who need food, shelter, clothing, and financial assistance, not only tangibly, but also by loving and engaging them. </p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Ave Explores: Faith in Action Series" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-faith-action/">Ave Explores: Faith in Action Series</a></li><li><a title="Center for the Homeless in South Bend, IN " rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cfh.net">Center for the Homeless in South Bend, IN </a></li><li><a title="Follow the Center for the Homeless on Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/center4homeless/?fref=ts">Follow the Center for the Homeless on Facebook</a></li><li><a title="Faith in Action Giveaway Basket" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-faith-action/giveaway/">Faith in Action Giveaway Basket</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Bringing Hope to At-Risk Youth with Kris Frank</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Kris Frank, vice president of Vagabond Missions, shares how the Steubenville, Ohio, ministry expanded across the country by focusing on sharing the Gospel with at-risk, inner-city youth, helping them break the cycle of abandonment and hopelessness.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Kris Frank, vice president of Vagabond Missions, shares how the Steubenville, Ohio, ministry expanded across the country by focusing on sharing the Gospel with at-risk, inner-city youth, helping them break the cycle of abandonment and hopelessness. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Kris Frank, vice president of Vagabond Missions, shares how the Steubenville, Ohio, ministry expanded across the country by focusing on sharing the Gospel with at-risk, inner-city youth, helping them break the cycle of abandonment and hopelessness.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Ave Explores: Faith in Action " rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-faith-action/">Ave Explores: Faith in Action </a></li><li><a title="Learn More About Vagabond Missions" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vagabondmissions.com">Learn More About Vagabond Missions</a></li><li><a title="Hope Always, by Kris Frank" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Always-Anchor-Lifes-Storms/dp/0819834637">Hope Always, by Kris Frank</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Kris Frank, vice president of Vagabond Missions, shares how the Steubenville, Ohio, ministry expanded across the country by focusing on sharing the Gospel with at-risk, inner-city youth, helping them break the cycle of abandonment and hopelessness.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Ave Explores: Faith in Action " rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-faith-action/">Ave Explores: Faith in Action </a></li><li><a title="Learn More About Vagabond Missions" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vagabondmissions.com">Learn More About Vagabond Missions</a></li><li><a title="Hope Always, by Kris Frank" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Always-Anchor-Lifes-Storms/dp/0819834637">Hope Always, by Kris Frank</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Ending Racism in America with Fr. Joshua Johnson and Sr. Josephine Garrett, C.S.F.N.</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Joshua Johnson and Sr. Josephine Garrett, C.S.F.N., share their experiences as black Catholics, discuss why racism is sinful, and explore how Catholics are called to advocate for change. </itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Fr. Joshua Johnson and Sr. Josephine Garrett, C.S.F.N., share their experiences as black Catholics, discuss why racism is sinful, and explore how Catholics are called to advocate for change.  
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Joshua Johnson and Sr. Josephine Garrett, C.S.F.N., share their experiences as black Catholics, discuss why racism is sinful, and explore how Catholics are called to advocate for change. </p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Sign Up for Ave Explores: Faith in Action" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-faith-action/signup/?utm_source=bronto&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=SIGN+UP&amp;utm_content=PLEASE+PROOF:+COMING+SOON+-+Ave+Explores:+Faith+in+Action&amp;utm_campaign=200527+Ave+Explores:+Faith+in+Action+-+Into+-+ALL&amp;_bta_tid=30708809711401968224973794329229920054703796199784050971587887000471668457073766813273023711979910492164406&amp;_bta_c=iv4bl2pr7n2szwdgh4ezrwef1nrpm">Sign Up for Ave Explores: Faith in Action</a></li><li><a title="Follow Fr. Josh on Twitter" rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/frjoshjohnson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Follow Fr. Josh on Twitter</a></li><li><a title="Follow Sr. Josephine on Twitter" rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/SJOSEPHINE_CSFN">Follow Sr. Josephine on Twitter</a></li><li><a title="Social Justice Resources" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-faith-action/resources/">Social Justice Resources</a></li><li><a title="Anti-Racism Resources for Catholics" rel="nofollow" href="https://tiapratt.com/blackcatholicssyllabus-2/">Anti-Racism Resources for Catholics</a></li><li><a title="Ave Explores: Faith in Action, Week 1" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-faith-action/week1/">Ave Explores: Faith in Action, Week 1</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Joshua Johnson and Sr. Josephine Garrett, C.S.F.N., share their experiences as black Catholics, discuss why racism is sinful, and explore how Catholics are called to advocate for change. </p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Sign Up for Ave Explores: Faith in Action" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-faith-action/signup/?utm_source=bronto&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=SIGN+UP&amp;utm_content=PLEASE+PROOF:+COMING+SOON+-+Ave+Explores:+Faith+in+Action&amp;utm_campaign=200527+Ave+Explores:+Faith+in+Action+-+Into+-+ALL&amp;_bta_tid=30708809711401968224973794329229920054703796199784050971587887000471668457073766813273023711979910492164406&amp;_bta_c=iv4bl2pr7n2szwdgh4ezrwef1nrpm">Sign Up for Ave Explores: Faith in Action</a></li><li><a title="Follow Fr. Josh on Twitter" rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/frjoshjohnson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Follow Fr. Josh on Twitter</a></li><li><a title="Follow Sr. Josephine on Twitter" rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/SJOSEPHINE_CSFN">Follow Sr. Josephine on Twitter</a></li><li><a title="Social Justice Resources" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-faith-action/resources/">Social Justice Resources</a></li><li><a title="Anti-Racism Resources for Catholics" rel="nofollow" href="https://tiapratt.com/blackcatholicssyllabus-2/">Anti-Racism Resources for Catholics</a></li><li><a title="Ave Explores: Faith in Action, Week 1" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-faith-action/week1/">Ave Explores: Faith in Action, Week 1</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Advocating for the Common Good with Fr. Kevin Sandberg, C.S.C.</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Kevin Sandberg, C.S.C, former executive director of and current professor of Theology at the Center for Social Concerns at the University of Notre Dame, shares how advocating for the common good helps to end social isolation and oppression.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>45:29</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Fr. Kevin Sandberg, C.S.C, former executive director of and current  professor of Theology at the Center for Social Concerns at the University of Notre Dame, shares how advocating for the common good helps to end social isolation and oppression. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Kevin Sandberg, C.S.C, former executive director of and current  professor of Theology at the Center for Social Concerns at the University of Notre Dame, shares how advocating for the common good helps to end social isolation and oppression.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Sign Up for Ave Explores: Faith in Action " rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-faith-action/signup/?utm_source=bronto&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=SIGN+UP&amp;utm_content=PLEASE+PROOF:+COMING+SOON+-+Ave+Explores:+Faith+in+Action&amp;utm_campaign=200527+Ave+Explores:+Faith+in+Action+-+Into+-+ALL&amp;_bta_tid=30708809711401968224973794329229920054703796199784050971587887000471668457073766813273023711979910492164406&amp;_bta_c=9tfq2lj5exgj9t9i8mylz71t2bk31">Sign Up for Ave Explores: Faith in Action </a></li><li><a title="Ave Explores: Week 1 " rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-faith-action/">Ave Explores: Week 1 </a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Kevin Sandberg, C.S.C, former executive director of and current  professor of Theology at the Center for Social Concerns at the University of Notre Dame, shares how advocating for the common good helps to end social isolation and oppression.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Sign Up for Ave Explores: Faith in Action " rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-faith-action/signup/?utm_source=bronto&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=SIGN+UP&amp;utm_content=PLEASE+PROOF:+COMING+SOON+-+Ave+Explores:+Faith+in+Action&amp;utm_campaign=200527+Ave+Explores:+Faith+in+Action+-+Into+-+ALL&amp;_bta_tid=30708809711401968224973794329229920054703796199784050971587887000471668457073766813273023711979910492164406&amp;_bta_c=9tfq2lj5exgj9t9i8mylz71t2bk31">Sign Up for Ave Explores: Faith in Action </a></li><li><a title="Ave Explores: Week 1 " rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-faith-action/">Ave Explores: Week 1 </a></li></ul>]]>
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