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Happy Feast of St. Josemaria Escriva!

This painting is done by Sr. AnneMarie Heyne, who is currently a novice with the Sisters of the Sacred Heart in Florence, Italy. If you would like to support her vocation and promote the sacred arts, consider purchasing her paintings. Contact me at ruahfellowship@gmail.com if you’re interested.

For more on St. Josemaria:

• Short biography, links and the collect for the day
• St. Josemaria’s works for free online

I heard a joke at daily Mass that made me laugh today. As I’ve said before, I don’t hate all modern or contemporary art (though much of it is based on erroneous principles), but a lot of it is characterized by this:

A man is looking at a painting in an art gallery, and is intrigued with one particular painting. It was a canvas covered with black paint, several large orange splotches, with thin, yellow lines criss-crossed. Tilting his head with furrowed brow, the man was approached by the artist.

“I don’t know if I understand this painting at all. What’s it about?” asked the gallery patron.

Nodding seriously, the artist declared, “Few people understand my work. It comes from inside of me.”

“Maybe you should take an Alka-seltzer,” suggested the man.

I laughed out loud. Yes. Maybe you should take an Alka-seltzer!

You may be a reader of aeternus blog, a lovely online page for commentary on spirituality and mysticism, but what you may not be aware of is that the author, Lisa A. Johnston, is an artist and photographer. And her photography is gorgeous. Take a look.
(Photo used with permission.)

This great video, “March of the Unqualified” from Igniter Media is a fantastic use of media for evangelization, and a reality check for those who use false humility as an excuse for delaying Church involvement and conversion. Unfortunately, it’s a little expensive. Check out a preview here.

I received this today, and thought I’d pass it along…

Ave Maria Press has been serving the Catholic community for over 140 years as a ministry of the Indiana Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross.  We are an award-winning, leading publisher of books in the areas of prayer and spirituality, pastoral ministry, and adolescent catechesis. We are looking for self-directed, independent applicants to fill the position of Institutional Marketing and Sales Coordinator.
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This person will coordinate and develop activities within the institutional marketing product lines with particular focus on pastoral ministry products.  This position works closely with the Institutional Marketing Director, Pastoral Ministry and Adolescent Catechesis editors, and Marketing and Inside Sales departments. In this role you will:

-Develop and implement marketing plans for pastoral ministry and religious education categories
-Represent AMP at exhibits, conferences and conventions (regular travel required, including weekends)
-Develop key contacts within various diocesan offices, parishes, high schools, and Catholic organizations
-Develop promotional materials for institutional categories including catalogs,flyers, online specials, etc.
-Actively participate in strategy and launch meetings regarding product, marketing plans, etc.
-Field religious education and pastoral ministry correspondence daily

Position is located in South Bend, Indiana

Qualifications
To be qualified for this position, you must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and two (2) years of related experience is preferred.  You must also be proficient in all MS Office applications, and Internet search and database programs.  Must be able to take ownership of the position and must have knowledge and experience in current practices and issues in the Roman Catholic Church.

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume and salary requirements to: Ave Maria Press, P.O. Box 428, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Email mpopiels@nd.edu or fax to 574-239-2908. EOE.