FOMO and Flaking: Why Commitment Matters
It was the same experience almost every Sunday afternoon. As a Life Teen missionary, we worked retreats most weekends, so we had Mondays off. On Sunday, after we finished throwing away the last of the trash, cleaning the dining hall, and spending some time thanking God for the grace poured […]
Jesus Is the MVP of the National Eucharistic Congress
JESUS. IS. HERE. There was no need for His introduction, nor hype from the emcees. Expectations were left at the door after the first ten minutes of the opening session at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress. We were part of a historic moment, and we knew it. In America, football […]
What Your Hydro Says About You
Walking around campus, everyone seemed to have a version. The laptop covered in decals. The bookbag coated with buttons. The water bottle plastered with stickers. People used these items to physically express their identity. Labels, really … right? With those “labels,” it was easy to establish expectations of someone before […]
Sharing Jesus on… TikTok
However, with that comes an internal pressure of “is what I’m posting “Catholic” enough?” or maybe on the other end where you ask “is what I’m posting TOO Catholic?” I know from experience that internal conflict is very real and can trigger shame for how much of our faith we share.
Agree to Disagree?… Discussing Faith with Friends
While it is not a bad thing to be passionate about certain topics and issues (especially when it comes to our religious beliefs), we need to realize that the people we speak to — and their perspectives on the matter — are just as important as we are.
Shame, Shame, go Away
Shame is rooted deep within our hearts. Whether you geographically move, change schools, or try to erase memories, shame still has a way of affecting us.
20 Ways to Make Your Friday Night Anything but Boring
The reality is, you’re not going to live that life sitting at home, binge-watching Netflix on a Friday night. So here are 20 ways to make your Friday night anything but boring…
How to Keep Growing Over Break
What are you going to do for a whole summer without these people? How will you continue to grow in your faith without your regular meetings, Bible studies, praise and worship nights, socials, and retreats?
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall
As my personal life and social media routines revolved more around the satisfaction of others, my freedom and ability to love myself was slowly deteriorating.
