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Why I’m Catholic

By | April 9, 2013

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I had grown up a Presbyterian Christian who believed that as long as you were a Christian who believed in Jesus, you belonged to the “church.” It didn’t matter which church you belonged to or where you went to worship on Sundays, it just mattered if you believed in Jesus. If you believed in Jesus, you were doing just fine.

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Still Standing: Church Teaching vs. Changing Trends

By | March 11, 2013

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Saint Peter died defending a faith that wouldn’t submit to any empire. The witness of millions of martyrs over the past 2,000 years gives testimony to faith that is unflinching and love that is stronger than death.

Today when you walk toward St. Peter’s Square, you can’t help but notice the obelisk that was once a sign of Rome’s power. In the past two millennia, empires and kingdoms, presidents and dictators have risen and fallen . . . but the Church remains standing.

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D.I.Y. Religion: Do We Need the Catholic Church?

By | March 5, 2013

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You know religion comes from the word “religare” meaning “to bind” – something we may not like. But you know sin? The word sin comes from a German word “Sünde” that means “to sunder” . . . to tear apart . . . to be divided.

And I don’t know about you but I have a sundered heart. I have a divided heart. I have a heart with sin and so I need religion because I have division and I need to be bound back together. I need some binding of my own. And I think God’s people – we’ve been sundered – we need religion, we need religare – we need to be bound.

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I Am Catholic

By | April 18, 2012

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Did any of your family or friends think you were crazy for becoming Catholic? How did you respond?
My family was supportive, but my friends were not in the least bit. Most of them doubted that I could ever change or stick with it. They were just waiting for me to fall again. In a way, that doubt from other people pushes you harder. I looked at their doubt in me as an extra source of motivation.

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Not Cool, Nicki Minaj

By | February 13, 2012

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Dear Nicki Minaj,

I want to begin by letting you know that I don’t know much about you. I don’t listen to your music. I don’t know your background, and I even had to look up how to spell your name. I think you performed at the Super Bowl this year, but last night, watching the Grammy’s, was probably my first real introduction to you. And if it’s important to make a good first impression, with me, you failed.

To say that I was offended by your performance is an understatement, and I really don’t want to go back and re-live it again, so I’m not going to get into any specifics. What I do want you to know is something all of us Catholics believe.

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It’s her body. Why can’t a woman have an abortion if she wants? [Video]

By | January 26, 2012

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“It’s her body, can’t a woman have an abortion if she wants?” Brooke Burns, Education Director for Arizona Right to Life, gives us the true and Catholic answer to this argument about abortion. She reminds us that besides the woman’s body, she has the responsibility of a completely new person (with it’s own body) inside of her own. The baby isn’t a “part” of her body like a kidney or lung. It is separate and unique with it’s own rights.

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An Update on Life Teen’s Web Ministry

By | December 14, 2011

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Advent is usually a season of waiting for Christmas and not waiting for websites to work, but many of you have been patiently waiting and hoping that our websites would be back to normal. Thankfully, I’m happy to say that the sites are back up to speed (mostly).

With that in mind, this might be a good time to look back at what happened over the past month with our sites as well as take a look at all of 2011, and give you a glimpse of what the future holds for Life Teen’s websites.

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Audrey Assad: Live from SoHo [Review]

By | September 9, 2011

It was only one year ago that most of the world was introduced to the lovely and talented Audrey Assad. Her debut album “The House Your Building” received immediate critical attention as a refreshing and dynamic Christian album in an industry well known for keeping the status quo than striving for uniqueness. While radio play may have been weak and overall record sales don’t eclipse those of other major Christian artists, Audrey has carved out a niche of her own that will undoubtedly grow as her songs begin to be shared by Christians and non-believers alike.

Given how little attention she has received, it’s a wonder that Apple picked her out amongst a crowded Christian music scene. Apple has promoted her so much so that Audrey is iTunes’ first Christian artist to record a “Live from SoHo” session, normally reserved the big artists like as Adele, Taylor Swift, and John Legend & The Roots.

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30 Minutes or Less - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By | August 13, 2011

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This summer comedy probably should have been made into a short film that’s 30 minutes or less. Rated R for crude and sexual content, pervasive language, nudity and some violence.

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5 More Things I Wish Someone Told Me About College

By | May 23, 2011

I recently wrote a blog called, “5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me About College.” Anyway, I’m feeling good, and believe me, there are plenty of things you’ll want to know about college before you go. So here is some extra credit just for you.

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Wallpaper: Bishop Nevares and Incense

By | January 26, 2011

Check out this cool wallpaper of Bishop Eduardo Nevares from the Diocese of Phoenix! We love our bishops!

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Prodigal

By | November 17, 2010

Experience a story of forgiveness, family, and conversion in this Life Teen film. “…this son of mine was dead, and has come to life again; he was lost, and has been found.”

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Camp Tepeyac 2010, Week 10 (EDGE), Day 5

By | July 17, 2010

On day 5 of EDGE Camp at Tepeyac, the teens go crazy for the infamous Messy Games! They also enter into to prayer and bible study.

Photos are from Camp Tepeyac Summer Camp 2010, Week 10, for middle school (EDGE) youth. The camp theme is “Behold the Mystery.” Camp host is Beth Davis and the musician is Matt Franklin.

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Camp Tepeyac 2010, Week 10 (EDGE), Day 4

By | July 16, 2010

On day 4 of EDGE Camp at Tepeyac, the teens take a hike up to the outlook at the summit of the mountain. The also climb Tango Tower and plunge off of a thrilling and terrifying zip line. They followed up their huge day with Bible Study, Mass and a time of prayer.

Photos are from Camp Tepeyac Summer Camp 2010, Week 10, for middle school (EDGE) youth. The camp theme is “Behold the Mystery.” Camp host is Beth Davis and the musician is Matt Franklin.

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Camp Tepeyac 2010, Week 10 (EDGE), Day 2

By | July 14, 2010

Day 2 of EDGE Camp at Tepeyac! The teens are settling in. Teens beheld the mystery on Day 2 with a Catholic Bible Study, Praise and Worship, the Rosary, Mass and a Eucharistic procession through camp. There was also a TON of fun! Water games, volleyball, basketball, soccer, and a Mission Adventure.

Photos are from Camp Tepeyac Summer Camp 2010, Week 10, for middle school (EDGE) youth. The camp theme is “Behold the Mystery.” Camp host is Beth Davis and the musician is Matt Franklin.

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