"From Guns to God - The ParishWorld.net story"

Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, 8:30 am PST, TBN
This week's in-studio guest: Wally Arida, Publisher of ParishWorld.net
Click here to view the video of this episode.

The Internet is changing the way people live their lives. It is also changing the way the Catholic Church reaches its faithful. Now parishes can reach more people, with more frequency, with more ease and with messages of evangelization that carries more impact. ParishWorld.net is the most exciting communication tool for evangelization that is available for Catholic parishes today.

Starting off as a personal ministry work for his own parish, publisher Wally Arida grew the parish magazine concept from one single parish to its present stature as America's favorite Catholic lifestyle magazine. Its audience reaches parishes and Catholics from all over the world. It is a story of true evangelization in action.

In this episode, Fr. Mike and Wally Arida talk about the internet, the ParishWorld.net mission and the personal struggles that led to the development of what today is the premier online parish communication tool.

"THE POWER OF LOVE" is a weekly TV show from Wordnet Productions that is hosted by Fr. Mike Manning, SVD. It is broadcast on TBN every Wednesday at 8:30 am, on the Armed Forces Network, as well as in Catholic networks in Boston, Brooklyn, Detroit, Fresno, Scranton, Yonkers, Youngstown.

The Wordnet mission: "Embracing the transforming power of the Gospel, we communicate the Word of God to all people through the media in the spirit of the Society of the Divine Word."

(http://www.parishworld.net,/, America's Catholic Lifestyle Magazine. Be informed, be inspired, be blessed. )

"Wartime Faith"

Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006, 8:30 am PST, TBN
This week's in-studio guest: LCdr Fr Christopher Merris, USN, Catholic Chaplain

Our men and women in uniform are serving our country in ways many of us can never even imagine. They are deployed overseas over long periods away from their families and homes. It is a very challenging life they live but they serve proudly.

In this episode, Fr. Mike and LCdr Fr. Christopher Merris talk about the spiritual challenges our military people face as they strive to do their jobs in wartime and how the Catholic Church is working to keep them strong in the faith.

"THE POWER OF LOVE" is a weekly TV show from Wordnet Productions that is hosted by Fr. Mike Manning, SVD. It is broadcast on TBN every Wednesday at 8:30 am, on the Armed Forces Network, as well as in Catholic networks in Boston, Brooklyn, Detroit, Fresno, Scranton, Yonkers, Youngstown.

The Wordnet mission: "Embracing the transforming power of the Gospel, we communicate the Word of God to all people through the media in the spirit of the Society of the Divine Word."

(http://www.parishworld.net,/, America's Catholic Lifestyle Magazine. Be informed, be inspired, be blessed. )

"Fr. Mike's Christmas Special"

Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006, 8:30 am PST, TBN
In-studio personality: Fr. Mike Manning, SVD

We have a very special Christmas treat for you all this week. Every once in a while, Fr. Mike Manning takes over the entire show and shares his personal mission of evangelization and salvation to with everyone. This week's episode is one of those special events.

Fr. Mike is a very charismatic and gifted preacher. Be touched by the Lord this week as Fr. Mike preaches about Christmas and the deepest meaning of "God with us." Be blessed with God's personal message for you. Tune in to this very special episode of "The Power of Love" and welcome God into your personal lives.

"THE POWER OF LOVE" is a weekly TV show from Wordnet Productions that is hosted by Fr. Mike Manning, SVD. It is broadcast on TBN every Wednesday at 8:30 am, on the Armed Forces Network, as well as in Catholic networks in Boston, Brooklyn, Detroit, Fresno, Scranton, Yonkers, Youngstown.

The Wordnet mission: "Embracing the transforming power of the Gospel, we communicate the Word of God to all people through the media in the spirit of the Society of the Divine Word."

(www.ParishWorld.net, America's Catholic Lifestyle Magazine. Be informed, be inspired, be blessed.)

"Surviving Traficking"

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2006, 8:30 am PST, TBN
This week's in-studio guest: Sister Judith Vaughan, CSJ, Director of the Alexandria House

Los Angeles has a dark side. It is one where human beings are being traded and peddled as sex slave. In most cases, Sister Judith Vaughan is the only hope for the vixtims of this human tragedy. She is the director of the Alexandria House, a shelter for women victims in the Los Angeles area.

In this episode, Fr. Mike and Sister Judith explore this sad world and discuss what can be done to help the tragic victims.

"THE POWER OF LOVE" is a weekly TV show from Wordnet Productions that is hosted by Fr. Mike Manning, SVD. It is broadcast on TBN every Wednesday at 8:30 am, on the Armed Forces Network, as well as in Catholic networks in Boston, Brooklyn, Detroit, Fresno, Scranton, Yonkers, Youngstown.

The Wordnet mission: "Embracing the transforming power of the Gospel, we communicate the Word of God to all people through the media in the spirit of the Society of the Divine Word."

(http://www.parishworld.net,/, America's Catholic Lifestyle Magazine. Be informed, be inspired, be blessed. )

"Jesus in Jail - Part 2"

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006, 8:30 am PST, TBN
This week's in-studio guest: Mother Antonia Brenner, Servants of 11th Hour

A Tijuana jail is the last place you would expect to see a woman in her 80s spending most of her time. But Mother Antonia is no ordinary woman. She had a comfortable life, married with a family, when she received the calling. She founded the Sister Servants of the 11th Hour when she was in her sixties and began working with incarcerated prisoners in the Mexican jail system. She is now in her 80s.

~ Click here to read a related article on Mother Antonia's life

In this episode, Fr. Mike and Mother Antonia talk about her life, her ministry and how a Tijuana prison became a vibrant site for ministry and conversion.

"THE POWER OF LOVE" is a weekly TV show from Wordnet Productions that is hosted by Fr. Mike Manning, SVD. It is broadcast on TBN every Wednesday at 8:30 am, on the Armed Forces Network, as well as in Catholic networks in Boston, Brooklyn, Detroit, Fresno, Scranton, Yonkers, Youngstown.

The Wordnet mission: "Embracing the transforming power of the Gospel, we communicate the Word of God to all people through the media in the spirit of the Society of the Divine Word."

(http://www.parishworld.net,/, America's Catholic Lifestyle Magazine. Be informed, be inspired, be blessed. )

"Christian Africa Today"

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006, 8:30 am PST, TBN
This week's in-studio guest: Sister Cecilia Nya, SHCJ, Province Leader

West Africa is a blossoming frontier for the Catholic Church. Increasingly, the Church is seeing a growing number of Catholics in the region. And with this growth comes definite challenges as church leaders struggle to spread the Good News of Jesus in a deeply rooted the local culture and its intrinsic beliefs that have preceded our missionaries by thousands of years.

Sister Cecilia Nya, SHCJ is the Province Leader of her order in West Africa and she faces head-on the many challenges her mission deals with daily. In this episode, Fr. Mike and Sister Cecilia explore the indigenous leadership that is bringing new life to the Church in West Africa.

"THE POWER OF LOVE" is a weekly TV show from Wordnet Productions that is hosted by Fr. Mike Manning, SVD. It is broadcast on TBN every Wednesday at 8:30 am, on the Armed Forces Network, as well as in Catholic networks in Boston, Brooklyn, Detroit, Fresno, Scranton, Yonkers, Youngstown.

The Wordnet mission: "Embracing the transforming power of the Gospel, we communicate the Word of God to all people through the media in the spirit of the Society of the Divine Word." (http://www.parishworld.net,/, America's Catholic Lifestyle Magazine. Be informed, be inspired, be blessed.

"Church of Tomorrow "

Part 1: Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, 8:30 am PST, TBN
Part 2: Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, 8:30 am PST, TBN
This week's in-studio guest: Robert Blair Kaiser, Church Critic, Author

The Catholic Church is a living and dynamic organization. The message of love that Jesus commanded the Church to preach will remain universal and relevant forever. However, the structure and organization that the Church will use to spread the Good News will never be static. The Church of Jesus is divine, but it is still managed by human hands.

Robert Blair Kaiser is an author and church critic. In this episode, Fr. Mike and Robert explore the Church and the way it will continue to evolve into the "Church of the Tomorrow." Share in the interesting and compelling insights as they discuss the intricate role of the Catholic Church in the world.

"THE POWER OF LOVE" is a weekly TV show from Wordnet Productions that is hosted by Fr. Mike Manning, SVD. It is broadcast on TBN every Wednesday at 8:30 am, on the Armed Forces Network, as well as in Catholic networks in Boston, Brooklyn, Detroit, Fresno, Scranton, Yonkers, Youngstown.

The Wordnet mission: "Embracing the transforming power of the Gospel, we communicate the Word of God to all people through the media in the spirit of the Society of the Divine Word."

(http://www.parishworld.net,/, America's Catholic Lifestyle Magazine. Be informed, be inspired, be blessed. )

"Meeting God in Hollywood"

Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, 8:30 am PST, TBN
This week's in-studio guest: Karen Covell, Hollywood producer and author

Sex, drugs and rock and roll. That's the mental image that's created when people hear the name Hollywood. But there is an unknown side to Hollywood. It is a place where spirituality is constantly percolating. God is alive and well in Hollywood. There are many people who work in the entertaiment industry who are on fire with the Holy Spirit.

One such person is Karen Covell, a successful producer and author. She regularly hosts prayer meetings where people in the industry come freely to share their spirituality and manifest their love for God - right in the heart of the entertainment capital of the world!

In this episode, Fr. Mike and Karen explore the unknown side of Hollywood - one that dedicates itself to the Lord.

"THE POWER OF LOVE" is a weekly TV show from Wordnet Productions that is hosted by Fr. Mike Manning, SVD. It is broadcast on TBN every Wednesday at 8:30 am, on the Armed Forces Network, as well as in Catholic networks in Boston, Brooklyn, Detroit, Fresno, Scranton, Yonkers, Youngstown.

The Wordnet mission: "Embracing the transforming power of the Gospel, we communicate the Word of God to all people through the media in the spirit of the Society of the Divine Word."

(www.ParishWorld.net, America's Catholic Lifestyle Magazine. Be informed, be inspired, be blessed. )

"Divine Mortgage"

"Divine Mortgage"
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006, 8:30 am PST, TBN
This week's in-studio guest: Phil Tirone, Insurance Broker

For Catholics, faith is the driving force that propels them to do good tin the world. It is the belief that God walks with them - no matter what - that inspires many to succeed in their personal lives, in their careers, in their businesses.

One such person is Phil Tirone, a successful insurance broker. Raised a Catholic from birth, he always possessed a strong faith in God. And now that he is a successful business person in his own right, he says it's all about becoming a good steward for the talent and resources God has given us.

In this week's episode, Fr. Mike Manning talks to Phil Tirone. The exchange between them will give you a good glimpse into how we can return to God and his people the many blessings we have received from God.

"THE POWER OF LOVE" is a weekly TV show from Wordnet Productions that is hosted by Fr. Mike Manning, SVD. It is broadcast on TBN every Wednesday at 8:30 am as well as in Catholic networks in Boston, Brooklyn, Detroit, Fresno, Scranton, Yonkers, Youngstown.

The Wordnet mission: "Embracing the transforming power of the Gospel, we communicate the Word of God to all people through the media in the spirit of the Society of the Divine Word."

(www.ParishWorld.net, America's Catholic Lifestyle Magazine. Be informed, be inspired, be blessed. )

"Blessed are the Rich?" airs Oct 4 on TBN's "The Power of Love"

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006,
8:30 am PST, TBN
This week's in-studio guest: Bob Birgen, CEO Support Group “Legatus”

How hard is it to be both successful and Christian? Does God encourage us to be successful? Many Catholic executives often times find themselves asking the same question. One such executive was Domino's Pizza founder Tom Monaghan who now uses the billions of dollars he made from his pizza fortune for Catholic discipleship work.

To assist other CEOs in the country who happen to be Catholic like himself, he set up a support group called "Legatus." The group aims to help corporate and church executives and their families achieve a more profound spirituality and get closer to God and their Catholic faith.

In this week's episode, Fr. Mike Manning talks to Bob Birgen, CEO of the Support Group "Legatus." The exchange between them will give you a good glimpse into the lives of our executives and the challenges they face as they try to balance their corporate goals with their Christian duties.

Here's a great related article to this week's show topic:
On Being No. 1 for Christ: "Whoever Is Great in Service, Is Great"

"THE POWER OF LOVE" is a weekly TV show from Wordnet Productions that is hosted by Fr. Mike Manning, SVD. It is broadcast on TBN every Wednesday at 8:30 am as well as in Catholic networks in Boston, Brooklyn, Detroit, Fresno, Scranton, Yonkers, Youngstown.

The Wordnet mission: "Embracing the transforming power of the Gospel, we communicate the Word of God to all people through the media in the spirit of the Society of the Divine Word."

(www.ParishWorld.net, America's Catholic Lifestyle Magazine. Be informed, be inspired, be blessed. )

"Bishop's Man" airs Wed., Sept. 20, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. PST on TBN

THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: "Bishop's Man"
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006, 8:30 am
In-studio Guest: Msgr. Jerry Lopez, Chancellor of Diocese of San Bernardino

You've seen priests and members of our Church hierarchy bustling around. You see them celebrate Mass on Sundays. But admit it, you probably wonder at times exactly what these ministers of God do every day.

In this week's episode, Fr. Mike Manning talks to Msgr. Jerry Lopez, Chancellor of Diocese of San Bernardino and a critical member of Bishop Gerald Barnes' pastoral staff. The exchange between them will give you a good glimpse into the daily lives of our religious, the blessings they receive and the challenges they face.

"THE POWER OF LOVE" is a weekly TV show from Wordnet Productions that is hosted by Fr. Mike Manning, SVD. It is broadcast on TBN every Wednesday at 8:30 am as well as in Catholic networks in Boston, Brooklyn, Detroit, Fresno, Scranton, Yonkers, Youngstown.

The Wordnet mission: "Embracing the transforming power of the Gospel, we communicate the Word of God to all people through the media in the spirit of the Society of the Divine Word."

(Click here to view the many wonderful articles that await you in www.ParishWorld.net, America's Catholic Lifestyle Magazine. Be informed, be inspired, be blessed. )

"Turning Youth Around" airs Wed., Sept. 20, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. PST on TBN

THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: "Turning Youth Around"
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006, 8:30 am
In-studio Guest: Bill Degnan, Operation New Hope

Rehabilitating incarcerated youth is a challenge we, as a society, have to face. The relatively young ages of this group of prisoners and the different maturity level they possess necessitate that we treat them with an approach different from that used on their adult counterparts. In this week's episode, Fr. Mike Manning talks to Operation New Hope's Bill Degnan and they discuss a new process for rehabilitation and growth that works for young parolees.

."THE POWER OF LOVE" is a weekly TV show from Wordnet Productions that is hosted by Fr. Mike Manning, SVD. It is broadcast on TBN every Wednesday at 8:30 am as well as in Catholic networks in Boston, Brooklyn, Detroit, Fresno, Scranton, Yonkers, Youngstown.

The Wordnet mission: "Embracing the transforming power of the Gospel, we communicate the Word of God to all people through the media in the spirit of the Society of the Divine Word."

(Click here to view the many wonderful articles that await you in www.ParishWorld.net, America's Catholic Lifestyle Magazine. Be informed, be inspired, be blessed. )

"NetSurf4Life" airs Wed., Sept. 13, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. on TBN

THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: "NetSurf4Life"
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006, 8:30 am
In-studio Guest: Jack Manhire, co-founder of http://www.prolifesearch.com/

Defenders of life who utilize the Internet should know about http://www.prolifesearch.com/, the first and only pro-life search engine in the world whose purpose is to raise money through paid ad sponsorship to approved agencies involved in pro-life activities. In this week's episode, Fr. Mike Manning talks to co-founder Jack Manhire about how this ministry got started and the many pro-life agencies that the search engine has helped so far.

"THE POWER OF LOVE" is a weekly TV show from Wordnet Productions that is hosted by Fr. Mike Manning, SVD. It is broadcast on TBN every Wednesday at 8:30 am as well as in Catholic networks in Boston, Brooklyn, Detroit, Fresno, Scranton, Yonkers, Youngstown.

The Wordnet mission: "Embracing the transforming power of the Gospel, we communicate the Word of God to all people through the media in the spirit of the Society of the Divine Word."

(Click here to view the many wonderful articles that await you in www.ParishWorld.net, America's Catholic Lifestyle Magazine. Be informed, be inspired, be blessed. )

"Lights, Camera, a Priest" airs Sept. 6 on TBN's "The Power of Love"

THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: "Lights, Camera, a Priest"
TBN, Sept. 6, 2006, 8:30 am
In-studio Guest: Fr. Richard Leonard, SJ

Fr. Richard Leonard, SJ, is a TV Priest from Australia who wrote the book 'Movies That Matter.' In this week's show, he tells Fr. Mike and the audience how to look for positive and negative cultural "signposts" when watching current movies. They look at individual movies and discuss "teachable moments" that can be found in each one. They discuss plot summaries and how each shines a light on a particular Christian value.

It's a great new way to enjoy the movies.

After viewing this episode of "The Power of Love," you will learn how to appreciate movies through the lens of faith.

"THE POWER OF LOVE" is a weekly TV show hosted by Fr. Mike Manning, SVD, that is broadcast on TBN every Wednesday at 8:30 am as well as in Catholic networks in Boston, Brooklyn, Detroit, Fresno, Scranton, Yonkers, Youngstown.
The network's mission: "Embracing the transforming power of the Gospel, we communicate the Word of God to all people through the media in the spirit of the Society of the Divine Word."


(Click here to view the many wonderful articles that await you in www.ParishWorld.net, America's Catholic Lifestyle Magazine. Be informed, be inspired, be blessed. )

Human Traficking - Aug. 30, 2006

THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: Human Traficking
TBN, Aug 30, 2006, 8:30 AM

Namju Cho from the Coalition to Abolish Slavery/Traficking is this week's featured guest of Fr. Mike Manning, SVD. In this eye-opening discourse, Fr. Mike and Namju Cho talk about the reality that is slavery and the human traficking that exists in our world today. They also discuss what can be done to tackle this tragic human problem and where escaped survivors of enslavement and abuse can go for support.

Check out the show. And do let us know what you think. We love to hear from our viewers. Go ahead and post a comment below.


(Click here to view the many wonderful articles that await you in http://www.parishworld.net/, America's Catholic Lifestyle Magazine. Be informed, be inspired, be blessed. )

Small Faith Community - Aug. 23, 2006

THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: Small Faith Community
TBN, Aug 23, 2006, 8:30 AM

Karen Grozak from the Small Faith Community Office of the Diocese of San Bernardino is the featured guest of Fr. Mike Manning. In this free-flowing discussion, Fr. Mike and Ms. Grozak talk about the issue of needing to solve the problem of numbers in the need to share faith.

Check out the show. And do let us know what you think. We love to hear from our viewers. Go ahead and post a comment below.


(Click here to view the many wonderful articles that await you in www.ParishWorld.net, America's Catholic Lifestyle Magazine. Be informed, be inspired, be blessed. )