HMWN Radio Maria Web Magazine - August 2009
- From the President’s Desk
- For Volunteers and Listeners of Good Will
- Behind the Scenes at HMWN Radio Maria (Dr. Selim Nakla)
- Rosary in Our Schools
- The Year of the Priests
- Now Available at Pal's Books
- How to Help HMWN Radio Maria
- From the President's Desk
- For Volunteers and Listeners of God's Will
- Behind the Scenes at HMWN Radio Maria
- - even low doses of radiation therapy for low-grade brain tumours may cause decline in cognitive abilities;
- - sardines are one of the best sources of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids;
- -brazil nuts (1-2/day) are a rich source of selenium, a mineral that may reduce a man's risk of developing prostate cancer;
- - edamame -- green soya beans in a pod - contain a protein that helps stabilize blood sugar levels and omega-3 fatty acids that have been shown to combat depression;
- -Vitamin D can help to reduce the risk of developing cancer in post-menopausal women;
- - a NY Times story reported that some doctors made sure that studies on the anti-psychotic drugs Concerta and Risperdal turned out favourably;
- - a preservative known as Thimerosal, used in vaccine, has been shown to cause neural damage similar to that in autism patients;
- - running/walking barefoot is healthy because it allows the foot to flex and better absorb shock;
- -walk backwards or sideways to boost your brain power;
- -physical fitness has been shown to improve and protect our health against colon cancer, cataracts, and to keep the mind sharp;
- - statins, drugs that are used to lower cholesterol, may cause damage to muscles and produce aches and weakness.
- Students in Prayer: Rosary in Our Schools
You can learn more about the School Rosary program by clicking here.
Click here to view the School Rosary Newsletters.
- The Year of the Priest
A Prayer for Holy PriestsMy dear Lord Jesus,
You desire that we pray the Lord of the harvest
that He send zealous labourers into His harvest.
Deign to raise up in your Church,
and especially in this diocese, numerous and holy priests who,
taking your Divine Heart as their Model,
will, in the exercise of their holy priesthood,
promote the glory of your heavenly Father and the salvation of those souls
whom you have redeemed with your Precious Blood.
Give us truly holy priests
who, inflamed with the fire of your divine love,
seek nothing but your greater glory and the salvation of souls.
O Mary, Queen of the clergy, pray for us;
obtain for us a number of holy priests.
Amen.
- Now Available at Pal's Books:
A New HMWN Radio Maria Rosary CD
“The Luminous Mysteries in English, French and Huron-Wendat”'
By Sharon DiCecco
“Community in Concert” is a pleasure to host. I thoroughly enjoy listening to and being with all our guests. It’s truly an uplifting experience. Last year, in preparation for the Eucharistic Congress, we interviewed Michelle and Dan Sullivan of Brampton who joined the pilgrimage of the Ark of the New Covenant in Trois Rivieres en route to Quebec City. Michelle brought a special gift to the travelling troupe. She recited the daily rosary in Algonquin. Deep within the forests of Quebec the recitation of the rosary became a tri-lingual affair. Precious pleas were offered daily in French, English and Algonquin by this tight band of portageurs. Thank-you Michelle for sharing that story with HMWN, for it inspired the production of “The Luminous Mysteries in English, French and Huron-Wendat” CD. (Click here for Michelle Sullivan’s interview).
Just prior to meeting Michelle, we interviewed Professor John Steckley who is an expert in the Huron-Wendat language. How did a Huron speaking professor from Humber College end up at Radio Maria? We were hunting for an expert on the relations between the Jesuits and the Hurons. We contacted Sainte-Marie among the Hurons in Midland, Ontario, and voila up trotted John to the plate. It was quite hilarious, really, we had the Huron voice on track before the English or the French voices! The spirits of Jean de Brebeuf and Marie of the Incarnation must have been working on our behalf. (Click here for John Steckley’s interview)
The finely tuned, Shakespearean trained voice of Jesuit priest, Fr. Len Altilia added a sharp brightness to the Luminous mysteries. Stuart McDougall, Eucharistic Minister of Our Lady of Peace Church added his sincere, clear voice to the mix. Russell Asch, a seminarian from St. Augustine’s kindly offered his eloquent French.
Our studio technicians extraordinaire, Jason Taylor, Alex Dias and Tony Giannantonio are to be highly commended for sewing all the voices and the music together for you.
The music, composed by Sal Lima and Dave DiCecco is called “This Earthly Space”, but you can be rest assured that it will move you to a “Celestial Space”.
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