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Have You Heard?

By | June 18, 2012

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The story we concocted was that Mel’s daughter was a high school student who had attended a Steubenville Youth Conference and that she was considering attending Franciscan University the following year. I’ll never forget the hope in his eyes when we told him or the profound look of disappointment and betrayal that followed when we admitted a few days later that it was just a joke. Luke’s reaction was nothing compared to what was coming . . .

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Got Joy?: The Story of the Joker Saint

By | June 6, 2012

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Philip Neri’s prayer life is what kept him so joyful. His entire life became a prayer. He only ate once a day and, even then, it was only bread and water. Though he had a bed, he usually opted to sleep on the floor, without a pillow. He had few possessions, endured great spiritual attacks, and daily, during his intense prayers that lasted hours, it was not uncommon for him to experience ecstasies and visions.

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9 Amazing Ways to Prank Your Youth Minister

By | June 5, 2012

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Over the years, I had many teens try to “get me.” Alas, none of them were successful. Ever. Oh they tried. Believe me, they tried, but for some reason I was always able to sniff out their scheming ways (probably because of my high level of paranoia). Anyway, they couldn’t pull it off, but if they did, here are a few fun (and harmless) pranks they could have tried that would have left me with a good chuckle.

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Are We Having Fun Yet?

By | June 4, 2012

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One thing that still really irks me, though, is when I hear someone say that Christians can’t have any fun. That’s just idiotic. It makes about as much sense as an inflatable dartboard . . . just stupid.

Christians can absolutely have fun. If Christians don’t have fun that’s nobody’s fault but their own . . . it has nothing to do with living out their faith. The people who claim that without alcohol, drugs, or premarital sex that there can be no fun, have NO conception of or true relationship with Jesus Christ.

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Fun Activities for Your Christmas Break

By | December 14, 2011

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! (Or so I’ve heard about 1000 times a day on my radio.) But seriously, who doesn’t love this time of year? Advent calendars are up, Christmas decorations are all over and the first semester of school is winding down. While that means finals are coming up, it also means that Christmas Break is right around the corner. Whether you’re going on vacation or staying home this Christmas, grab a delicious cup of eggnog and read on as I break down my top 5 favorite Christmas break activities.

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Life Support Packing Day [Video]

By | September 28, 2011

Every few months, the Life Teen staff gets together to send out a big box a treats to youth ministers around the world. Yes, it’s the famous Life Support and Edge Support boxes that have been helping resource parishes for close to two decades. We wanted to give you an insiders look into what one of these days looks like for the Life Teen staff. We hope you enjoy.

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Life Teen Staff Picks: Music from Derek

By | July 1, 2011

The staff at Life Teen picked out some of their favorite things to share with you! Whether it’s a video or photo that’s inspiring, creative or just plain hilarious, or a song that’s stuck in someone’s head. You might even find a book recommendation or your new favorite quote – you never know.

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David Crowder Band – SMS (Shine) Music Video

By | October 21, 2010

Our friends the David Crowder Band have an amazing new music video for their song “SMS [Shine].” If you are a child of the 80′s, you’ll probably recognize the “LITE-BRITE” toy used to create this awesome video.

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2010 Camp Covecrest, Week 06 (Life Teen), Day 5

By | July 18, 2010

Pictures are from the final full day of Week 6 at Camp Covecrest. Campers woke up to a morning session, followed by organized free time. Then after lunch, it was time for the much-anticipated messy games. These pictures capture the faces, the fun and the mess of the day — of course, concluded with time in the mud pit. Fr. Marvin Bearis was the head celebrant at Mass. The evening session consisted of prayer and Eucharistic Adoration, led by Fr. Rich O’Donnell. For the week’s theme of “Behold the Read more [...]

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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 3

By | July 15, 2010

It’s day 3 of EDGE Camp at Tepeyac! Today the teens kick it in to high gear both physically and spiritually. They endure a great paintball match and high ropes challenges— testing their nerves, strength, agility, and character. They also enter into a solid Catholic Bible Study, an awe-inspiring sunset Mass, and family dinner.

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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Camp Covecrest 2010, Week 04 (Edge), Day 4

By | June 26, 2010

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On Day 4 of the fourth week of Edge camp at Covecrest, campers had a fun-filled day of tubing while other campers challenged themselves on the high and low ropes courses. The evening session consisted of a time of inward reflection and the opportunity for Reconciliation. The theme for the week was “Behold the Mystery,” with host Matt Smith and musicians Mark and Kristen Dunbar.

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Camp Covecrest 2010, Week 01 (Edge), Day 02

By | June 1, 2010

The second day of the first week of Edge camp at Covecrest was filled with a lot of reflection and small group time, along with organized free time (soccer, ultimate frisbee, four square, making bracelets and other activities). The campers, chaperones and staff were blessed to have three priests present at Mass in the evening. The theme was “Behold the Mystery,” with host Steve Allgeyer and musicians Greg Boudreaux, Lizzie Wales and Patrick Williams. [nggallery id=104]

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