Guadalupe House Speaking Presentations

A speaking presentation at St. George

Church, Waimanalo (01/2010)

This ministry conducts speaking presentations aimed at spreading devotion to Our Lady, the Saints, and their respective Holy Relics.  These presentations are ideal for parish groups/associations, for youth groups (ages 14+), and for RCIA and Confirmation-related classes.  Information concerning these presentations are detailed below:

SAINTS & HOLY RELICS PRESENTATION

Objectives:

• To share the biblical and historical background on the Catholic Church’s teachings about the concept of Sainthood and the veneration of Holy Relics

• To share the steps involved in the Canonization Process, that the Church strictly follows in recognizing its Saints

• To share the inspirational lives of several Saints and other Catholic spiritual role-models with an emphasis on the lives of modern Saints and candidates for Sainthood

• To share several authentic Holy Relics for the public veneration of the Faithful, so as to encourage devotion to the Saints and Blesseds, and their hallowed remains

(Scroll down for logistics information)

Saints & Holy Relics Presentations at St.

Anthony of Padua Church (Kailua, 2010),

St. John Vianney Church (Keolu, 2011) &

St. Elizabeth Church (Aiea, 2011)

   

MARIAN APPARITIONS & SAINTS PRESENTATION

Objectives:

• To share the Church's teachings on Private Revelations, mainly focused on Mary's reported appearances; includes a general overview of several modern, church-approved Marian apparitions

• To share the relevance of Our Lady's urgent and prophetic messages directed towards all mankind

• To share the lives of several major Marian Saints and their respective relics (e.g. St. Bernadette of Lourdes); the relevance of their faith-examples for all Believers 

• To provide an overview of the various signs witnessed in association with Mary's appearances, including my own personal testimony and remarkable experiences concerning the Mystical Rose apparitions (e.g. phenomenon of escarchas)

THE EUCHARIST: HEART OF THE CHURCH PRESENTATION

Objectives:

• To share both the biblical basis and sacred tradition (from the writings of the early Church Fathers) concerning the Catholic Church’s teaching on the Holy Eucharist

• To share examples of the deep devotion of the Saints to the Blessed Sacrament, as well as, miraculous Eucharistic signs in the lives of certain mystics (their respective relics will also be displayed)

• To provide an overview of a few approved Eucharistic Miracles from around the world

PRESENTATION DETAILS

• Presentations are conducted free-of-charge and donations are not solicited at the event

• Presentations must have at least 10 participants to schedule and availability is subject to the ministry administrator's discretion and schedule

• Presentations require at least two weeks of preparation time, prior to a requested date

• Presentations typically last between 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, covering information gleaned from over 25 years of research and personal experiences related to apparitions, hagiography, and relics

• Presentations are conducted in a casual speaking format, accompanied by an informative and interesting photo slideshow

• Up to 12 relics are displayed for public veneration during the Saints & Holy Relics Presentations (see below) and time for veneration, prayer, and reflection is allotted after

• Assistance with promotional flyers is available for parishes/groups scheduling a Presentation

Holy Relics displayed for public

veneration at a presentation at St.

John Vianney Parish in Kailua.

AVAILABLE HOLY RELICS **

Jesus Christ (True Cross, Scourging Post, Veronica's Veil), the Blessed Virgin Mary (veil), St. Joseph of Nazareth (cloak), St. Agnes of Montepulciano (bone), St. Andre Bessette (blood), Bl. Anna Maria Taigi (bone), St. Anthony of Padua (bone), Bl. Bartolo Longo (bone), St. Benedict of Nursia (bone), St. Bernadette of Lourdes (bone), Bl. Carlo Acutis (clothing), the Blessed Carmelite Martyrs of Guadalajara (bones), Bl. Carmen of the Child Jesus (bone), St. Catherine of Bologna (blood), St. Catherine of Genoa (clothing); St. Catherine dei Ricci (blood), St. Catherine Laboure (bone), St. Charbel Makhlouf (bone), St. Charles Houben, St. Conrad of Parzham, St. Damien of Molokai (coffin wood), St. Dominic de Guzman (bone), St. Dymphna (bone), St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (hair), St. Faustina Kowalska (bone), St. Francis of Assisi (bodily ashes), Bl. Francisco & Bl. Jacinta of Fatima (coffin wood), St. Gabriel Possenti (bodily ashes), St. Gemma Galgani (flesh), St. Gerard Majella (bone), St. Germaine Cousin (body), St. Gianna Beretta Molla (clothing), St. John of God (piece of wood from walking cane), St. John of the Cross (bodily ashes), St. Pope John Paul II (clothing), St. Juliana Falconieri (bone), St. Katherine Drexel (clothing), Sts. Louis & Zelie Martin (bones); St. Lucy of Syracuse (clothing), St. Margaret of Castello (bone), St. Margaret of Cortona (clothing), St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (bone); St. Marguerite D'Youville, St. Maria Goretti (bone), St. Maria Maddalena de Pazzi (clothing/flesh), St. Martin de Porres (bone), St. Maximilian Kolbe (clothing/hair), Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati (bed sheet), St. Padre Pio (stigmata bandage), St. Peregrine Laziosi (bone), St. Philomena (clothing), St. Pope Pius X (flesh), St. Rafqa al-Rayes (bone), St. Riccardo Pampuri (bone), St. Rose of Lima (bone), St. Rita of Cascia (clothing), St. Simon Stock (bone), Bl. Solanus Casey (clothing), St. Teresa of Avila (ashes), St. Teresa of Calcutta (clothing), St. Teresa Margaret of the Sacred Heart (hair), St. Therese the Little Flower (bone), St. Veronica Giuliani (hair), & St. Vincent Pallotti.

** NOTE:  The majority of the relics listed above are certified as authentic. However, for those relics that are missing certification, this ministry has permission from the Diocese of Honolulu to present them in an educational setting, provided I disclose to the audience there are no certificates available. 

TESTIMONIALS

"Thanks, Peter, for a most informative

presentation!  You really helped us to

appreciate our Saints more and to call

on them for our intercession."

~ Sherri, Kaneohe


"Thank you for your open-hearted,

courageous sharing of this past Saturday,

Peter. It is continuing to resonate with

those who attended and will reach out to

others, providing more light for the

 journey.  God bless you."

~ Donna, Kailua


"Thank you again for coming to

our house and giving that awesome

presentation.  My family and friends

commented on how well you presented

and found it to be very interesting."

~ Monica, Kailua


"You did an AMAZING talk.  I woke up

this morning still inspired by it.  Thanks

for sharing your faith and devotion

to Mother Mary!"

~ Darlene, Kailua

... or to read an article in the Hawaii

Catholic Herald about this ministry's Saints

& Relics Presentation, click here.

(NOTE: The email address in the

article is incorrect)

Attendees venerate the Pilgrim Statue

& Holy Relics of the Saints/Blesseds after

3 separate presentations I conducted in

a private home and at a parish church

   

For more information, or to schedule a speaking presentation for your home, prayer group, or parish church (Oahu, Hawaii only) contact Peter, Ministry Administrator, at:

guadalupe_house@yahoo.com 

(indicate 'Presentation Request'

in the Subject Line).