The conference focused its attention on Father Roderick’s mission to follow in St. Paul’s footsteps. Everyone greeted one another with true support and interest. Throughout the weekend attendees offered to lend a hand and encourage success. We attended sessions on new media and the family, how to create an amazing blog, and how to spread the word. I particularly enjoyed Keynote speakers Fr. Dave Dwyer and Patrick Madrid. Lisa & I are excited to tell you much more about the people we heard from and highlight websites in the coming days.

Though the actual CNMC took place in one day-long celebration, many of the participants gathered this morning for Mass at St. Mary’s with the four CNMC priests co-celebrating with Rev. Mike Levy, assisted by Deacon Tom. After spending a day making connections with Fr. Roderick, Fr. Seraphim, Fr. Finelli, and Fr. Kessler, it was a very spiritual moment watching all five priests consecrate the Host with Deacon Tom kneeling before the altar.

The Gospel came from Mark 5:21-43 and Fr. Levy focused his homily on the connection with Christ. That Jesus heals both with his touch and with his word. It is this connection in Christ that binds us together.

Connection is a word we heard about throughout the weekend as we focused on how we connect with people in today’s society through the internet via blogging, social networks, or podcasting.

We were also reminded that the online connection translates into a physical connection as evidenced by the attendance at this celebration.

This weekend, Lisa and I met and made new friends, real connections. We look forward to sharing those new friends with you.

Perhaps a more accurate name for the CNMC would be the Catholic New Media Connection.