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Jesus-Centered Life: An International Family Conference
Families, teachers, and students from all around the world will share their insights, stories, and experiences on living Christ’s life.
Find out how to live the ‘new normal’ in our post-pandemic world. Find out how to breathe new life and passion to your daily routine. Find out how to live lives centered on Jesus!
Join us in an online conference and community! Together, we explore simple, exciting ways to live the beautiful, happy life of Jesus – today!
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Meet the Speakers
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Archbishop Socrates Villegas
Katrina Alvir
Jason Evert
Thomas Lickona
Jack Valero
JPaul Hernandez
Tomasz Juszczak
Kirby Llaban
Raphy & Sara Feolino
Fr Joel Jason
Frank Padilla
Sonja Corbitt
Robert Haddad
Fr. Jacques Philippe
Dr. Raul Nidoy
Dominic Eugene Aboy
Jesus Estanislao
Deacon Harold Burke Sivers
Christina Semmens
Dcn Peter Pellicaan
Joby Provido
Marek Rudak
Bernz Caasi
Bernardo Villegas
Apple & Jeric
Anthony and Tina Rodriguez
Andrew Mullins
Aldy & Joy Katigbak
Madeleine Carrington
Simon Carrington
Rodney de Leon
Charbel Raish
Steve Ray
Emmanuel Rentoy
Al Smith
Andrea Gomez
Franz Dizon
John Juat
Sha Nacino
Vivien Grace Manzo
Carlos Palad
Georgia Clarke
Joseángel Domínguez
Liv Harrison
Alvaro Vicente
Daphne Ong
Francis Lee
Nkem
Alex Leach
Dr. Bill Keimig
Ashley Aquino
Ramon and Joyce Cabrera
DM & Noemi Marasigan
Nica Katigbak
Pia Garcia
Michelle Macapinlac
Manjoe and Lenette Mendoza
Dr. Melfer Montoya
Anna Halpine
Mary Desbruslais
Manolo & Marie Escueta
Anne-Marie Irwin
Jesus Pascual Cahayagan
JC Libiran
Bboy and Rachel Arguelles
Tessy Okafor
Jennifer Castaneda
Lee-An Rosal
Maria Fatima Escasa
Paulo & Malu Garcia
Caitlyn West
Omy and Rosanne Romero
Chris Tiu
Fr. Cayo Estrada
Barbara Whitlock
Nirva Delacruz
Linus Calderon
Dr. Shiril Jalad Amero
Barbara Pereira
Msgr. Joseph Tan
Bryson Bonsol
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“If a family is centered on Christ,” Pope Francis teaches us, “he will unify and illumine its entire life.” Your life will be simple and beautiful if you listen to Jesus himself who tells you he is “the only thing necessary.” (Lk 10:42)
Welcome Letter from Dr Raul Nidoy
The happiest life there is!
Deep down, we all long for a life of peace, harmony, and the greatest happiness—for ourselves and for our family.
Jesus wants to give us this life, not just in heaven but in this present life! Now, in the midst of this material world—whether in a pandemic or after it. (cf. Mk 10:29-30)
But why are so many missing out on this happiest life?
Why are there so many—even Catholics—suffering from anxiety, drugs, porn, and worse? Why are so many Catholics not living their lives to the fullest?
Our problem is simple: We’re lost and off-center. We have lost a simple truth: There is only one name by which we are saved: Jesus. (Acts 4:12)
God made man himself has stressed that “only one thing is necessary.” (Lk 10:42) Mary has left us only one advice: “Do whatever he tells you.” (Jn 2:5)
The great Popes of our century, after deep prayer and study over the world’s situation, all share the same solution. If we learn to focus like them, we can see the same springtime.
- St. Pope John Paul II said that the program for the new millennium—and for all time—“has its center in Christ himself, who is to be known, loved and imitated.”
- Pope Benedict XVI wrote three books about Jesus and explained why: “Everything depends on intimate friendship with Jesus.”
- Pope Francis opened his pontificate with these words: “All together, pastors and faithful, we will make an effort to respond faithfully to the eternal mission: to bring Jesus Christ to humanity, and to lead humanity to an encounter with Jesus Christ.”
He asks us: “Is Jesus Christ at the center of my life?”
We all need to go back to basics.
You’re invited to join us in following the call of Jesus, Mary and the Popes of our millennium.
Jesus-Centered Life: An International Family Conference brings together top Catholic experts who will show you the sure way. Not just more opinion-based ways. They will enlighten and inspire you based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, declared by John Paul II as “a sure norm for teaching the faith.”
You will enjoy humor, stories and real-life experiences of Catholics and their families, Jesus-Centered Life will inspire you to receive in your daily life what God has promised: “the fullness of life and joy in him.” (cf. Col 2:10; Jn 15:11)
Dr. Raul Nidoy
Parents for Education Foundation (PAREF)
and Author of Jesus-Centered: Guide to the Happiest Life
Support a Catholic mission
This event supports a Pontifical Mission.
Sister Claudine houses and educates 300 students at a primary school in the village of Ambatolahy in Madagascar. She and the other Sisters of St. John the Baptist rescue these little ones from the very real threat of human trafficking – and provide them with an education.
In Asia, 6 million children receive an education from Religious Sisters in more than 15,000 Church-run elementary schools.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get audio files?
Yes. Everyone who purchases an All Access pass will get a folder of audio files to keep.
How can I watch the videos?
The videos will be sent to the email you registered with. You’ll be able to watch them for free during the event.
I can’t attend the event. Will there be replays?
Yes, all the recordings will be stored in a beautiful, on-demand library that you can watch any time, for only $25.
The replays will be stored on parousiaondemand.com
Can I meet and chat with the speakers?
Yes, we will have live events, workshops, and Q&As during the live part of this event.
Is there a community?
Yes, this event is happening within the SmartCatholics community. Get formation, feedback, answers, and new friends!
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We need more than just information. We need insights we can trust. We need friendship to help us live lives of hope and meaning.
Who this community is not for:
For any community to mean something and take action, there must be focus. And our community exists for a clear goal: unity, friendship, and formation.
Pope Francis is a source of unity for us. Please don’t enter if you reject Pope Francis and the 2nd Vatican Council, thrive on impending apocalyptic prophecies, polarized politics, and constant argument.
There are plenty of other groups out there for you! Discussion on all topics is welcome, but bad manners aren’t. Ever. Offenders are warned or removed. God love you!
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The 25$ is that in which currency, I reside in Canada? Thanks for letting me know, if it is OK to pay in Canadian money.
Hi Noelle, it’s in USD. 🙂 Hope that helps.
hi it says you get a book if you get the paid version. how to avail of the book please
Hi Tricia, when you purchase, one of the videos is dedicated to the book. It will show you a link to follow to download it.
https://watch.parousiamedia.com/programs/jesus-centered-life?cid=1446976