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Christmas Gathering of…
The many volunteers and contributors to the Apps gathered on January 10, 2018 at Wordnet Productions studio to celebrate Christmas. There were a total of about 30 people. Some were unable to come due to other commitments. Everyone gathered in the studio and the program began with a short prayer service prepared and led by […]
Pope Francis addresses…
Pope Francis also addressed the youth of Chile at National Shrine of Maipú, Santiago. When speaking of his time with his ministry saying that he has seen the many good ideas are in the minds and hearts of the youth. Pope Francis said “Young people are restless; they are seekers and idealists. The problem we […]
First Anniversary of…
The first death anniversary of Fr. Mike Manning, SVD was celebrated on December 14, 2017 the exact day of his passing away. In spite of the gusty wind a small group of his friends and family gathered at the grave site in the morning at 10 a.m. at Crestlawn cemetery. Fr. Biju Thomas, SVD the […]
Airport chaplains in…
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, when flights increase almost 25 percent during Christmas, it’s good to know there are priests in airports in at least 30 countries around the world, ready to assist travelers as they pass through. “We help people. We reach out to people running from airplane to airplane, […]
Anniversary Celebration
With grateful hearts, we announce the First Anniversary of Fr. Mike Manning’s Passing and the Campaign to expand his Wordnet Productions Media Legacy. Come, celebrate his life and the ministry you helped him grow for over 39 years! Thursday, December 14, 2017 10 a.m. Visit with Fr. Mike – Prayer at Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Memorial […]
Candlelight Christmas at…
Come and celebrate this holiday season with your loved ones and experience an exciting evening of multicultural and diverse music selections! On Thursday, December 14, at 7 p.m. in Gunther Auditorium, Connelly’s Music department will be hosting and performing in a Candlelight Christmas at Connelly, which is sure to put everyone into the joy of […]
Southern California Fire
Please pray for the safety of the sisters and employees at Carondelet Center, Los Angeles Province, and for the faculty, staff and students at Mount St. Mary University. The current southern California fires continue to spread and are near the Sepulveda Pass. The north lane on the 405 is already closed. All the sisters at […]
WNTV Launched
Wordnet Production launched its 24/7 web streaming channel www.wordnettv.net (WNTV) on October 18, 2017 following the prescreening red carpet premiere of the movie “Same Kind of Different as Me” at the Regal Cinemas, in San Bernardino California. Following the well attended movie (in three theaters) the new Channel was inaugurated by Patrick O’Reilly the Chairman […]
Struck by God:…
Given our sin and brokenness, don’t we have to prove to God that we are worthy of God? Paul says “No. All we have to do is have faith in Jesus Christ.” In this next program of the series on St. Paul, Fr. Mike tells his own personal story. His background lays the foundation for […]
Struck by God:…
We communicate today in various ways: letter, phone, email, still pictures, even video online. All this communication is available to the world through the internet. All we have of Paul are his letters. In this program, Fr. Mike gives an overview of the letters of Paul – to whom they were written, what questions and […]
What Seniors Need
You’re old. You think your life is over. What can the Church say to give you hope and new vision to break out into things you’ve never done before? In this program, Fr. Mike talks to Fr. Leonard Pasquale, IMC, who has a special interest in the elderly in his parish. Fr. Leonard is a […]
The Pope stars…
Pope Francis will make his screen debut on Wednesday at the first official showing of a film in which the Pontiff plays himself. The Pope has a cameo appearance in Beyond the Sun, a film about children searching for God. All proceeds from the movie will go to charities helping disadvantaged children in Argentina, the […]
Life’s Choices
If you were born into a situation filled with pain, anger, hatred and struggles, where would you find God? In this interview by Fr. Mike, Natalie Smith tells of her very difficult childhood, living with biological parents, alcoholic and abusive. Her Polish grandmother was the only safe person she knew. Growing up this way, Natalie […]
Struck by God:…
With this program, Fr. Mike begins a new series on the life and teaching of Paul of Tarsus, a man on fire with the love of Jesus. As a very special treat, there is an excerpt from Paul, A Musical on the Life of St. Paul, the play written by Fr. Mike and produced in […]
God’s Women –…
We all think of God as a man. Well, maybe some women would like to think of God as a woman. What does the Bible say about this? Fr. Mike talks about the fact that God is neither male or female. Since the writers of the Bible were male, God is labeled with masculine names. […]
Dancing with God
Wouldn’t it be great if you were so in love with God that you had to sing – and even dance? This program talks about doing just that! Fr. Mike interviews John West of The Valyermo Dancers, a group dedicated to prayer dancing. They discuss the times in the Bible, especially with King David, when […]
Habitat Homes with…
We live in a world where there are too many people who have no place to live. Habitat for Humanity is doing their part in helping to solve that problem around the globe. In the 1970’s Millard and Linda Fuller were 29 year old millionaires who were having trouble with their marriage. Little did they […]
God’s Women –…
Sometimes God asks big things of us. Suppose God asked you to give the little that you have and you do give it. That is what the widow of Zarephath did. Fr. Mike tells the story of this wonderful lady who lived in the north (present day Lebanon) at the time of the prophet Elijah. […]
God’s Women –…
About 700 BC a beautiful woman, Susanna, the wife of Joakim, was subjected to two old men, voyeurs, who tried to catch her with their lust. This story of Susanna, was excluded from the Protestant canon, but included in the Septuagint. So Catholics can find it in their bible. Fr. Mike dramatically tells this story […]
Love Based Faith with…
Is there hope for us today and where is God when we need him ? Father Mike and his guest Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI take on this topic and throw a light on where God is in this quest. More importantly, where are WE? God is like the GPS on our cars. The GPS guru […]
Re-Think with Chris…
Jesus chose young people to be his apostles and disciples. Today how do we get young people to Jesus? In this interview by Fr. Mike, Chris Estrella tells of his journey as a young person and the influence of his mother on his faith. Peer pressure was a big obstacle which sometimes made him hide […]