From the category archives:

General Catholic Ramblings

When was the last time you read a good book?

June 30, 2009

Hey there! We wanted to share a couple of great reading programs for you to enjoy this summer.
Tiber River is dedicated to providing authentically Catholic information and opinions about many types Catholic media. You wouldn’t believe some of the notable Catholics who have contributed to the book reviews or recommended reading lists. Are you interested [...]

Read the full article →

Joe McClane – Promoting Your Media – CNMC

June 27, 2009

Joe McClane of The Catholic Hack

Marketing is  is like a tool box – the more tools the better!
Two types of marketing:

Terrestrial

TV
Radio
Print

Non-Terrestrial

Podcasts
Blogging
Twitter

Be passionate!
Think outside the box! – put your blog address on your car.
Take advantage of all opportunities to spread the word
Be on iTunes a the top of the featured list
Ask for reviews, subscribing and feedback [...]

Read the full article →

Matt Warner – Using Social Networking for Maximum Gospel Impact – CNMC

June 27, 2009

“[Communication] should be used to promote the True, the Good and the Beautiful” – Pope Benedict XVI
The world is a “digital continent”.
All kinds of social mediums that we should be using to promote the Gospel – Twitter, Facebook, Blogs, RSS, etc.
But what about the people who aren’t into all this stuff? What about those who [...]

Read the full article →

Lisa Hendey’s Talk on Writing a Great Blog – CNMC

June 27, 2009

Okay, battery’s back so I can take notes on this talk.
On what platform do Catholic’s blog? Surprisingly, the runaway winner is Blogger.
What does it take to have a great blog?
Passion
Only write about what you enjoy. Examples: Curt Jester, Testosterhome, Catholic and Enjoying it, Momopoly
Social
Getting other people involved: Fallible Blogma, LOL Saints
Timely
Post about what’s pertinent and [...]

Read the full article →

Notes From Fr. Roderick’s / Catholics in a Small Town Talk at #cnmc09

June 27, 2009

Since I find that documents and notes I create tend to vanish into the ether, I’m going to blog Father Roderick’s talk so I won’t lose these notes.
This talk is being given by Fr. Roderick and Mac and Katherine from Catholics in a Small Town.
How do you make compelling audio?
Catholics have a bad rap when [...]

Read the full article →

First Night of Catholic New Media Celebration (cnmc09) over, whew!

June 26, 2009

So today I flew down to San Antonio to attend the Catholic New Media Celebration. A few things I learned today:

Going to an 8am Mass before trying to make an 11:40 flight in a city an hour a way is a great way to get your adreneline up.
Texas is just as hot and humid as [...]

Read the full article →

Won’t you help support our troops?

June 23, 2009

Aquinas and More is dedicated to supporting our troops serving overseas. With the upcoming July 4th Independence Day, we wanted to highlight our Free Bible Program.

For every box of U.S. Military notecards that are ordered, Aquinas and More will send a free Pocket New Testament to the troops overseas. Please help us in this endeavor and purchase [...]

Read the full article →

Free Shipping In June

June 19, 2009

Aquinas and More has always given free shipping to orders over $55,  but through the end of the month we are offering FREE shipping to ALL OUR CUSTOMERS.
No order minimums.
Take advantage of this bargain today!
details
No tags for this post.

Read the full article →

A Prayer for Priests as We Begin the Year For Priests

June 19, 2009

Today is the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and the beginning of the Year of the Priest.
The bishops of the U.S. have asked the faithful to pray this prayer throughout the jubilee year, and especially at Mass on Sunday:
Dear Lord,
we pray that the Blessed Mother
wrap her mantle around your priests
and through her [...]

Read the full article →

Celebrate the Year For Priests with Aquinas and More

June 19, 2009

As the Year of the Priest begins we wanted to let you know that we have been collecting resources to help everyone celebrate this jubilee.
First, we have created a special Year of the Priest section in our store that contains books, movies, articles and links to other resources. The links include sites like the Vatican [...]

Read the full article →