From: "AmericanCatholic.org" <friarjack@news.americancatholic.org>
To: Members
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2000 10:05 AM
Subject: Friar Jack's E-spirations: Inspiration from AmericanCatholic.org
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Peace and all good. You've received this e-mail because at
some point in the last few years, you e-mailed http://www.AmericanCatholic.org (ACO)
Perhaps you sent a question, ordered a book from our catalog,
or informed us you're glad ACO's on the Web. I hope you benefited
from your contact because I want it to continue and grow.
As an introduction, my name is Jack Wintz. And yes, I am a
real Franciscan friar. Click here to find out more about me:
http://www.americancatholic.org/e-News/FriarJack/FriarJackBio.asp
Beginning this month, I am proud to introduce my new FREE e-mail
newsletter, Friar Jack's E-spirations. Each month, I hope to
inform, inspire and muse about the latest happenings at http://www.AmericanCatholic.org. Here's
an opportunity for you to participate in our online community.
Friar Jack's E-spirations lets you know about the latest events
at ACO and highlights resources for you to use in your daily
Catholic life.
Here's what you'll receive each month:
FRIAR JACK'S MUSINGS:
Yes, my own thoughts about Catholic life today. In fact here's
my first installment, which came to me as I witnessed (on TV)
the remarkable pilgrimage of Pope John Paul II to the Holy Land
earlier this year. I remember how poignant it was to see the
pope kiss a bowl of soil from the Holy Land. His symbolic kiss
reminds us that, when God made the earth his home at the birth
of Jesus, all land took on a new sacredness. The "land
where Jesus was born" is really the whole earth--the whole
universe--and has no political borders. The whole earth is to
be revered. At some point during this year of the Great Jubilee,
each of us should kneel down in wonder--wherever we are--and
kiss the "land of Jesus' birth"!
WHAT'S NEW AT ACO:
Up-to-date information on the latest features and events at
http://www.AmericanCatholic.org,
your award-winning Catholic web site. This month, AmericanCatholic.org
has a special feature in remembrance of Mother Teresa: http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/Teresa/
and we also honor the beatification of Pope John XXIII: http://www.americancatholic.org/Messenger/Sep2000/Feature1.asp
I'll also include one of the following features each month:
Followers of Francis and Clare: Features a Franciscan hero,
some famous, some not-so famous, but they will inspire. You've
heard of St. Ignatius of Loyola but have you heard of St. Ignatius
of Laconi?
CATHOLIC E-GREETINGS FOR YOU:
Shouldn't your friends and families receive a Catholic e-Greeting
this month? We'll make it easy with a suggestion from http://www.CatholicGreetings.org.
ASK A FRANCISCAN:
We'll offer a question from Fr. Pat's "Ask a Franciscan"
feature. As always, please continue to submit your questions about the Catholic faith to "Ask a Franciscan."
ST. ANTHONY HELP ME FIND...:
A different search of AmericanCatholic.org to uncover the latest
articles and features on particular subjects such as "Eucharist,"
"Confession" and "Advent."
And every month, you'll receive:
FRIAR JACK'S CHOSEN SITE:
I'll give you a new site each month that I think you might enjoy.
(Check out http://www.franciscan.org/. It's amazing
how the Web has made the world smaller!) Plus much more!: This
is where YOU come in. E-mail your suggestions and comments TODAY:
mailto:friarjack@franciscanmedia.org.
--Jack Wintz, O.F.M.
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