Seven Lessons From the Life of Pope Francis
You know the scenes that make me sob the most in books and movies? It’s not when characters are treated unfairly. It’s not when all seems hopeless. It’s not even necessarily when the protagonist loses someone they love (although the opening sequence from “Up” wrecks me every time). In actuality, […]
We’re Following the Stars, You In?
Nativity Series Part 6 of 6 The nativity blog series is an invitation to “enter into” the manger scene and ponder where you are in relation to Jesus. ____________________ Here’s a joke from the Internet to start us off: The three wise men came to the manger with gifts […]
Confessions of a Family Drama Queen
Nativity Series Part 5 of 6 The nativity blog series is an invitation to “enter into” the manger scene and ponder where you are in relation to Jesus. ____________________ It’s kind of funny that the only Mass my family isn’t late for is probably Christmas Mass, and it’s just […]
From Rural Geek to Urban Chic
Nativity Series Part 2 of 6 The nativity blog series is an invitation to “enter into” the manger scene and ponder where you are in relation to Jesus. ____________________ Imagine you’re scrolling on Instagram and up comes a post of all your friends at a party — one that […]
Lessons From a Messy Room
Nativity Series Part 1 of 6 The nativity blog series is an invitation to “enter into” the manger scene and ponder where you are in relation to Jesus. ____________________ The typical teenage bedroom is a celebration… of chaos. Whether it’s the pictures or prints pasted across the walls […]
“Thou Shalt Not Have Fun,” Said God Never
I keep an ever-growing list of jokes on my phone. It is a holdover from when I was a youth minister. Whenever I hear a good one, I write it down and keep it for later. You never know when you’ll need a good joke! My current favorite is: Most […]
Graduation Gameplan
“We must not attempt to control God’s actions. We must not count the stages in the journey he would have us make. We must not desire a clear perception of our advance along the road, nor know precisely where we are on the way of holiness.” Step 1: Turn […]
Sharing the Faith: The Right “Wrong” Path
_________________________________ The “Sharing the Faith” Life Teen Blog Series features testimonies of core members who find creative ways to live out the Gospel in their unique vocational fields. _________________________________ “We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his […]
Prom-verbs
Springtime brings a rush of promposals among juniors and seniors in high school, and the excitement mounts as the day of the dance approaches. While not every student chooses to attend prom, its enduring popularity makes it a beloved pop culture staple for teenagers, including Catholics. So, we turned to […]
