In Chile they have started drilling operations to rescue thirty-three miners trapped after the August 5^th collapse of the main exit tunnel of the San Jose gold and copper mine.

Thirty-three, 33.

Sometimes the Holy Trinity is very subtle.

This is not one of those times.

The entire world watches with interest, hoping. Because we know they are there.

We don’t know they are there because we can directly see them. No one can see through the 2,200 feet of rock that covers them.   But we know they are there because we can see and hear them through electronic instruments.

Other miners who have been trapped say that upon rescue the miners will feel “born again” and in a sense, if the rescue is successful, they will be born from “the depth of the earth” to begin the rest of their lives.  That is, anyway, what their loved ones and the whole watching world hope for.  That is what we pray, “[f]or the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods. In his hand are the depths of the earth; the heights of the mountains are his also” (Psalm 95: 3-4).

With compassionate imagination we wonder how we would react to such an awesome predicament, to the impending horror they faced in those first few silent weeks, to the anticipation of rescue, still many weeks away.  Our hearts go out to them even though it is hard to fully comprehend what they are facing because we have not been there, under the rock.

Still, their humanity calls to us. We know they are there.

The same way we know the unborn are there. Even though we cannot see them except through electronic instruments — we know. We know their humanity, their just claim upon the resources of society, the urgency of their plight.

How strange that the world turns away from the impending horror so many of them face, will not enfold them in its compassionate imagination.  How can we ignore them? How can we deny them the rescue that would allow them to be born to begin the rest of their lives? How, when, after all, we were there?

“I praise thee, for thou art fearful and wonderful. Wonderful are thy works! Thou knowest me right well; my frame was not hidden from thee, when I was being made in secret, intricately wrought in the depths of the earth” (Psalm 139: 14-15).

Learn to sing the music defined by Pope St. Pius X as “holy,” “beautiful” and “universal.” 

Please call Kathy Reinheimer at 345-6106 for more information or e-mail her at bkreinh@gbis.com.  Please put “RPC Inquiry” in the subject line.”

The Texas Nuns are Poor Clare Nuns of Perpetual Adoration who left Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Hanceville, Alabama in the summer of 2008.  Filled to capacity, and with a waiting list for women to enter, in 2007 it became very evident that God was calling us to found a new monastery in Texas.  With the invitation of Archbishop Jose Gomez, the permission of Bishop Robert Baker, and the blessing and prayers of Mother Mary Angelica, we set off for our new home in San Antonio.

Following in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi and our own Mother Angelica, we seek to fulfill the prayer of the Church offered at every Benediction Service: May the Heart of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament be praised, adored, and loved with grateful affection at every moment in all the tabernacles of the world, now and until the end of time.

You may find out more information about them on their website, www.texasnuns.com.

We strongly recommend that you don't miss the 5th Annual Northern Nevada Eucharistic and Marian Conference, "My God and My All."  This will be a soul changing, heart lifting, and powerful event.

Registration will be opening soon.  If you are not on our mailing list, contact us with your information and we will make sure a conference flyer is mailed to you.

Father Andrew Apostoli CFR, is a member of the Community of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal.  He was ordained a priest by Bishop Fulton J. Sheen in 1967. He has been active in teaching, preaching retreats and parish missions, and in giving spiritual direction.  He is an adjunct faculty member of Saint Joseph's Seminary in Dunwoodie, Yonkers, New York.  In his community, he has served as Community Servant and Novice Director.  He was instrumental in 1988 in helping to found the Community of Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal.  Currently, he is serving as a Vice-Postulator for the Cause of Canonization for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.

Father Andrew has been active over the years producing different TV series for EWTN.  He has also been giving talks on various spiritual topics, many of which are available as videos, DVD's, CD's, and tapes.  He has written 10 books and 3 pamphlets.  They are listed below.

1.  The Gift of God:  The Holy Spirit

2.  The Comforter:  The Spirit of Joy

3.  The Advocate:  The Spirit of Truth on the Life of the Individual Christ

4.  The Paraclete:  The Spirit of Truth in the Church

5.  We Believe in the Holy Spirit

6.  When God Asks for an Undivided Heart:  Choosing Celibacy in Love and Freedom

7.  Walk Humbly With Our God

8.  Following Mary to Jesus

**9.  Fatima for Today:  The Urgent Marian Message of Hope (Due to be printed by Ignatius Press)

**10. What to do When Jesus is Hungry and Thirsty (Due to be printed by Ignatius Press)

Pamphlets include:

1.  Spirituality of St. Padre Pio and the Message of Our Lady of Fatima

2.  Our Lady of Fatima and the Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary

3.  Treasure of Fatima:  First Saturday Devotion

We are thrilled to introduce Fr. Larry Richards who will be one of the speakers this year at the 5th Annual Northern Nevada Eucharistic and Marian Conference, "My God and My All."

A gifted and captivating speaker, preacher, and retreat master, Fr. Larry Richards holds the answer to some of life's most profound questions. He speaks from experience as a pastor of an inner city parish, a high school chaplain, a counselor, and evangelist. Fr. Larry Richards has directed hundreds of retreats, parish missions and conferences for young and old alike. His inspirational talks and presentations, always authentic and enthusiastic, have changed the hearts, minds and lives of millions of listeners worldwide.

Father Larry Richards was born on March 26, 1960, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He entered St. Mark High School Seminary, Erie, Pennsylvania, at the age of 17. After high school he attended the college seminary at Gannon University and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling in 1983.

Continuing his studies at the major seminary at St. Vincent in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Fr. Larry Richards received his Masters of Divinity degree in 1987. He will soon conclude his studies and be awarded a Master of Arts degree in Liturgy from the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana.

Ordained to the priesthood on April 21, 1989 for the Diocese of Erie, Fr. Larry Richards has served as pastor of St. Joseph Church/Bread of Life Community in Erie since July 1, 2002. He continues the task of unifying two congregations into one community dedicated to Jesus through love, prayer and service. In addition, he is the Spiritual Director of the TEC (To Encounter Christ) Retreat Program for the Diocese of Erie.

Fr. Larry Richards has recorded many audio tapes on many aspects of the Catholic Faith for individual and small-group instruction, all of which are available on The Reason for our Hope website at www.TheReasonForOurHope.org. He has produced three widely- known tapes for the Mary Foundation: “Confession,” “The Mass Explained” and “The Truth” which have been distributed worldwide, numbering over one million.On August 30, 2004, Father Larry Richards founded “The Reason for Our Hope Foundation,” a non-profit organization dedicated to ‘spreading the Good News’ by educating others about Jesus Christ and the Catholic faith through cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs, and VHS multimedia products. The foundation promotes Catholic speakers who are effective instruments of evangelization and also supports charities that strive to make real the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Since the inception of the foundation, Father Larry Richards has reproduced “The Truth,” “Confession,” and “The Mass Explained,” which are now available in all media formats for purchase and distribution. He adds to the list of available presentations on a regular basis. Fr. Larry’s most popular presentation entitled “The Truth” is available as a free download at www.TheReasonForOurHope.org.

Fr. Larry Richards hosts a nightly radio show called “Changed Forever with Father Larry Richards.” It can be heard nationwide on Relevant Radio daily at 8 pm ET/ 7pm CT, Sunday at 7 am ET/ 6 am CT. For more information, or to listen on-line, go to www.relevantradio.com

Are you ready to know who the speakers will be?

Fr. Larry Richards

Fr. Andrew Apostoli CFR

The Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration of San Antonio (Mother Angelica's Nuns who started a new foundation in Texas).

We are so excited and blessed to have these incredible speakers coming to the conference.    We will highlight each speaker in the next couple of weeks.  Please keep them in your daily prayers.

It's hard to believe that 5 years have already passed since we brought you the first conference, "Awake From Your Slumber."  

Since then we remain committed to the mission we were given.  Be Present Faithful Catholic Apostolate is dedicated to bringing solid Catholic speakers to our area so that those who attend will experience and hear the truth of our beautiful Church.   This year's conference will be the best one yet.

Take a minute to reflect and remember those outstanding speakers that have been here in the past 5 years.

Fr. Angelus Shaughnessy OFM Cap

Fr. Louis Guardiola CPM

Bob and Penny Lord

Raymond Arroyo

Johnette Benkovic

Radix

Fr. Pablo Straub CSsR

Fr. Wade Menezes CPM

Teresa Tomeo

Fr. Mitch Pacwa SJ

Stephen Ray

Fr. Bill Casey CPM

Marcus Grodi

Fr. John Trigilio Jr. PhD, ThD

Fr. Antonio Anderson SOLT

Mother Assumpta Long OP

Sister Maximillian Marie OP

Tim Staples

 This year's conference will follow in the quality of speakers that have been here in the past.  You will not be disappointed.  We will start revealing the speakers soon!  Keep checking back.