Tag Archives: Life Teen

Live Simply So Others May Simply Live

By | August 28, 2012

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As missionaries have always tried to live simply, but as with anything, over time (especially while living in the U.S.) we become more and more comfortable, and it is easy to justify extras. Soon our conviction to live in solidarity with the poor is compromised by settling with a lifestyle that is just a little more simple than that of the others around us . . . not exactly the definition of Gospel poverty!

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An Invitation To Serve: Life Teen Ghana Mission 2012

By | April 12, 2012

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“They left everything and followed Him.” Luke 5:11 The first time we went to Ghana, I met a young girl named Rosemary. She was very shy at first and kept her distance. When she would see us come back each day from the village, she would sheepishly wave and then run back to her house. Her little brother Broda on the other hand, was quite the opposite and would throw himself into our arms each time he saw us. Whenever we would try to talk to Rosemary, she would just smile and hide her

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“The Moment Has Come…”

By | November 3, 2009

It’s funny how God shows up sometimes.  As a missionary, you come to expect God to show up in Mass, Holy Hour, or in community (seriously, who can’t see God working through No Shave November?).  Better still for me are those moments where, in the midst of life you suddenly find yourself swept up into God’s presence, a presence you’ve always said is everywhere but don’t always remember.  I had a moment like this Friday. We had some free time Friday evening so I decided to call home and catch up

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