Catholic Motorcycle Riders

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Bennie_P said:
My suggstion is Damacus Road MM/MC
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Uh, considering what happened to St.Paul on the road to Damascus, I’d rather not have that image in the back of my head.

My suggestion would be something simple like Catholic Riders. Short, simple, and it identifies us for who we are. It also encompasses all types of riders - the cruisers, the sportbikers, the dirtbikers, etc. The only disadvantage it would have is that a name like “Damascus Road” might be more apt to draw non-Catholic Christians if we are trying to do ecumenical outreach.
 
Now, let me indulge a little in some silliness, if you may, for ideas for logos.
  1. We could have a theme “All roads lead to Rome” and have images of cruisers, sportbikes, and dirtbikes each heading to St. Peters.
  2. We could have a Tridentine logo where we show the image of the back of a rider…
 
Norseman82 said:
Uh, considering what happened to St.Paul on the road to Damascus, I’d rather not have that image in the back of my head.

My suggestion would be something simple like Catholic Riders. Short, simple, and it identifies us for who we are. It also encompasses all types of riders - the cruisers, the sportbikers, the dirtbikers, etc. The only disadvantage it would have is that a name like “Damascus Road” might be more apt to draw non-Catholic Christians if we are trying to do ecumenical outreach.
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I was thinking of the conversion aspect and the idea of … ’
and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven’ not the falling down part of the verse. And Damascus Road would be less objectable to non-Catholics, but with that idea is the idea of a group adhering to the teachings of Catholic Church as a group - to be used as tool for drawing people to the Church as well a social outlet for Catholic motocyclists - as for a patch or symbol it should be inclusive of all type of riders( maybe even a racing sub-group) - the picture I posted was just the name overimposed over a painting I did 25 years ago. Art work for something like that should really be in hands of a more competent artist then me - it was just the idea of the cross and flash of light I liked. Just suggestions I open …
 
Baxman said:
I would like to start something that could be run by the members but lead by the church.
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BennieP, what Baxman said reminded me of something I saw doing a Google search regarding the USCCB starting a Catholic motorcycle ministry:

usccb.org/mrs/pcmr/onmove/land.shtml

Maybe we should contact them? Maybe if they knew there are laypeople interested in doing this it might jumpstart (kickstart?) the project?
 
great looking bikes!!
One thing for sure: Harley/Indian bikes are always welcomed at any event. MC or RC’s do ride Harleys!
 
Just a reminder for the Chicagoland people that the motorcycle blessing at St. William I mentioned earlier in the thread is this Sunday 07/29/2007 after the 9:30 AM Mass.
 
Norseman82 said:
BennieP, what Baxman said reminded me of something I saw doing a Google search regarding the USCCB starting a Catholic motorcycle ministry:

usccb.org/mrs/pcmr/onmove/land.shtml

Maybe we should contact them? Maybe if they knew there are laypeople interested in doing this it might jumpstart (kickstart?) the project?
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I like this but I can’t find any further information. It would be cool if it was an official Catholic Motorcycle Ministry. I will be looking into this to find out more. If this doesn’t turn out to be what it seems than I will start something. I have noted the name suggestions… I will pray to the Holy Spirit for guidance. Also, any one else that would like to help, just let me know what you can do. All prayers are welcome…
In Christ
Scott
 
there is already a Catholic riding group. If anyone is interested here is e-mail adress to President:
balliver2000@yahoo.com
I have a picture of the patch…but I don’t know how to transfer it to this format.
Send me your e-mail address and I can send you a picture of the colors…if you are interested.
wojow52@comcast.net

Ride On
Wojo
 
Wojo said:
there is already a Catholic riding group. If anyone is interested here is e-mail adress to President:
balliver2000@yahoo.com
I have a picture of the patch…but I don’t know how to transfer it to this format.
Send me your e-mail address and I can send you a picture of the colors…if you are interested.
wojow52@comcast.net

Ride On
Wojo
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Thanks for sending me the colors pic.
I have to say I was a little surprised though. Care to explain what the Order of the Skull and Memento Mortuis means?
thanks
Scott
 
I reworked the artwork on my name suggestion here it is. I’m still suggesting Damascus Road - anyone is free to copy my rough artwork and rework it for possible use - has anyone gotten any other ideas?
 
I like that very much.
Im a graphic designer and I can tell you put a lot of thought into this.
Good Gob

Scott
 
I joined CMA (Christian Motorcyclists Assoc.) in 2001 but left just after a few years. (They were too anti-Catholic.) The good news is that they pushed me to a high level of my faith as I too can now recite chapter and verse from the Bible, but I understand the typology (thank you Dr. Scott Hahn, Patrick Madrid, GK Chesterton) …

I’d love to join a RC MC!!

Count me in!
Blessings,
Joanie

PS: I ride a BMW R1100RS 1998.
 
GodBlessJoanie said:
I joined CMA (Christian Motorcyclists Assoc.) in 2001 but left just after a few years. (They were too anti-Catholic.) The good news is that they pushed me to a high level of my faith as I too can now recite chapter and verse from the Bible, but I understand the typology (thank you Dr. Scott Hahn, Patrick Madrid, GK Chesterton) …

I’d love to join a RC MC!!

Count me in!
Blessings,
Joanie

PS: I ride a BMW R1100RS 1998.
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Beautiful beemer! Tomorrow I finally go back to work** FULL** time after more then 2 1/5 years of working part-time, hopefully the Lord will Bless me with a new ride (to replace the one that got re-poed last year) before spring. I e-mailed a member of the Knights of St Michael last week, but haven’t heard anything back as of yet. Now if BAXMAN would go ahead with his:rolleyes: idea of a web sight maybe we could start a deeper discussion about organizing. wouldn’t it “keen” if chapters of a RC MC hit the road around the country all at once. :cool: In His time:thumbsup:
 
Baxman said:
I like this but I can’t find any further information. It would be cool if it was an official Catholic Motorcycle Ministry. I will be looking into this to find out more. If this doesn’t turn out to be what it seems than I will start something. I have noted the name suggestions… I will pray to the Holy Spirit for guidance. Also, any one else that would like to help, just let me know what you can do. All prayers are welcome…
In Christ
Scott
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I sent an email to the USCCB, and received the following reply:

*Dear Dan,

Thank you for your inquiry regarding a Catholic motorcycle ministry. At this time of reorganization and transition at USCCB, we are putting on hold new initiatives in ministry until the reorganization is completed and new bishops’ committees are in place in 2008. The bishops will decide on priority ministries then.

The closest ministries which might be a resource to you are the ministries with truckers and with auto racing. If you are interested in contacting them and exploring the possibility of including outreach with motorcycle riders, please contact the following:

XXX
XXX
XXX

Please stay in touch and keep reminding USCCB of this great opportunity to spread the church’s mission among motorcycle riders.

Our prayers and best wishes,
*

(I blocked out the contact info but will PM you if you wish).

Fortunately, the new USCCB president is Chicago’s own Cardinal George and I met him once when I was wearing my CSBA shirt and asked him a few months ago if he knew anything about the USCCB ministry (he didn’t), so maybe the “skids might be greased”.
 
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