• Understanding the Eucharist w/ Bishop Andrew Cozzens
    Feb 2 2023

    In part one with Bishop Andrew Cozzens, bishop of the Diocese of Crookston, MN and Chairman of the National Eucharistic Revival, he talks about the need for revival in the Catholic Church.

    In this part two, Bishop Cozzens sits down for a conversation with Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of University of St. Thomas-Houston, at the 12th Annual Napa Institute Conference in Napa Valley California. Bishop Cozzens gives an in-depth and beautiful description of the Eucharist and why it is essential for Catholics to understand its deep biblical mystery. Watch this video to better understand the Eucharist and share this in small groups and parishes so that all Catholics can fully know what it means to consume the true presence of Jesus Christ.

    Links:

    Bishops Ready to Lead Revival w/ Bishop Andrew Cozzens

    https://youtu.be/CxrBpqLFD1A


    National Eucharistic Revival

    https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/


    Bishop Andrew Cozzens

    https://www.crookston.org/newbishop


    The Napa Institute

    https://napa-institute.org/

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    6 mins
  • Bishops Ready to Lead Revival w/ Bishop Andrew Cozzens
    Jan 26 2023

    Bishop Andrew Cozzens, bishop of the Diocese of Crookston, MN and Chairman of the National Eucharistic Revival, desires for all the Catholic faithful to know and understand the power of the Eucharist. He, and other United States bishops, are getting ready for the National Eucharistic Revival and it's three-year process of deepening our union to the true presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.

    Bishop Cozzens sits down for a conversation with Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of University of St. Thomas-Houston, at the 12th Annual Napa Institute Conference in Napa Valley California. They discuss the National Eucharistic Revival, why the bishops are enthusiastic for it and the need for a more profound understanding of the Eucharist and Mass in our church today.


    Links:

    National Eucharistic Revival

    https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/


    Bishop Andrew Cozzens

    https://www.crookston.org/newbishop


    The Napa Institute

    https://napa-institute.org/

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    6 mins
  • Technology as a Tool for the Church w/ JM Boyd
    Jan 19 2023

    If technology is a tool, how can the Church use that tool to leverage relationships, connect ministries and track the faith journey of the average parishioner? This was the question pondered by JM Boyd, CBO of Glass Canvas. That question led to the development of Tilma Platform, a tool that could help parishes and dioceses connect, track and enhance the spiritual journeys of the faithful.

    Boyd sits down with Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of the University of St. Thomas - Houston, at the 12th Annual Napa Institute Conference in Napa Valley California. They discuss the founding of Tilma Platform, how it works, but most importantly, why it is needed.


    Links:


    The Napa Institute

    https://napa-institute.org/


    Glass Canvas

    https://www.glasscanvas.io


    Tilma Platform

    https://tilmaplatform.com

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    7 mins
  • Hope in the Music Industry w/ Mario Costabile
    Jan 12 2023

    Mario Costabile knows his way around the music industry. Costabile, Executive Director of Array of Hope, uses his knowledge of the Christian music scene, from his experience in Nashville and Los Angeles, to apply that to the Catholic space to create dynamic Christian concerts geared toward a Catholic audience. Array of Hope does so much more than just music too, focusing on high quality media to create a meaningful experience for viewers.

    Costabile sits down with Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of the University of St. Thomas - Houston, at the 12th Annual Napa Institute Conference in Napa Valley California. They discuss Costabile's background, the contemporary Christian music scene and its influence, where Costabile's team finds the talent for this work and how a university can foster this kind of musical talent.

    Array of Hope

    https://arrayofhope.org/

    Mario Costabile, Executive Director | Array of Hope

    https://arrayofhope.org/meet-mario/

    The Napa Institute

    https://napa-institute.org/

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    7 mins
  • Reclaiming Authentic Femininity w/ Leah Jacobson
    Jan 5 2023

    While working as a campus minister, Leah Jacobson, Founder and CEO of The Guiding Star Project, recognized her desire to serve women and help them discover the beauty and joy of their femininity and understand the natural processes of their bodies. Now, 15 years later, Leah is leading a nonprofit re-defining the idea of wholistic women's healthcare.

    Jacobson sits down with Bridget Richardson, Executive Producer of MAX Studios at the University of St Thomas-Houston, at the Napa Institute Conference in Napa Valley, California. They discuss the need for challenging the status quo in mainstream women's healthcare and the implications and opportunities that have arisen after the overturning of Roe v Wade in the Supreme Court.

    Links:

    Leah Jacobson

    https://www.leahajacobson.com/

    The Guiding Star Project

    https://guidingstarproject.com/

    The Napa Institute

    https://napa-institute.org/


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    7 mins
  • Celebrating a Diversity of Gifts w/ Deacon Charlie Echeverry
    Dec 29 2022

    Deacon Charlie Echeverry, a deacon of the Diocese of Los Angeles, understands the beauty of embracing a diversity of gifts and expressions of those gifts in the Catholic Church. One of his goals is for others to recognize their own gifts and use them to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    In this episode of our Napa Institute Conference Series, Deacon Charlie sits down with Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of University of St. Thomas-Houston, at the 12th Annual Napa Institute Conference in Napa Valley California. In a wonderful dialogue, they discuss why Deacon Charlie became a deacon, how deacons are meant to create bridges, and the magnitude of recognizing the richness of cultures in the Catholic Church and how they can only enhance our mission - in liturgy and in life.

    Links:

    Living the CALL Podcast

    https://www.juandiegonetwork.com/show...

    Black//Brown

    https://www.blackbrown.us/

    The Napa Institute

    https://napa-institute.org/

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    7 mins
  • Creating of Culture of Evangelization w/ Jason Simon
    Dec 15 2022

    What does it mean to be an Evangelical Catholic? For Jason Simon, president of The Evangelical Catholic, it means putting in the work to make disciples of all nations! Since their founding in 1998, The Evangelical Catholic has reached thousands of people across the nation to activate and create cultures of evangelization and discipleships.

    Simon sits down for a conversation with Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of the University of St. Thomas - Houston, at the 12th Annual Napa Institute Conference in Napa Valley California. They discuss the importance evangelization and the shift happening in our churches today, instead of drawing people to an ever increasing number of church activities, to form parishioners to go out into the world to draw more people towards Christ.

    Links:

    Evangelical Catholic

    https://www.evangelicalcatholic.org/

    The Napa Institute

    https://napa-institute.org/

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    6 mins
  • Eucharistic Revival is on the Horizon w/ Tim Glemkowski
    Dec 8 2022

    You've heard "a revival is in the air" and "an exciting journey is ahead." Tim Glemkowski, Executive Director of the National Eucharistic Congress, is enthusiastic to help plan the incredible National Eucharistic Revival slated for 2024 in Indianapolis, Ind.

    Glemkowski sits down for a conversation with Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of University of St. Thomas-Houston, at the 12th Annual Napa Institute Conference in Napa Valley California. They discuss the National Eucharistic Revival, the impact of a gathering like this and how the church in the U.S. is on mission for Christ through this three-year journey. Also, listen for a shout out to The Rev. Rick Nagel from Dr. Ludwick.


    Links:

    National Eucharistic Revival

    https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/


    Tim Glemkowski

    https://www.timglemkowski.com/


    The Napa Institute

    https://napa-institute.org/

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    7 mins