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 […]
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. “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.” (John 15:18) Hi! My name is Joe. […]
I had so many fears about becoming a priest. What if I get lonely… What if I don’t fit the “mold” (whatever that means) of being a priest… What if I am not holy enough… What if I am not effective… You get the idea. What I have discovered […]
As a youth minister, what is the one thing you hope your teens think of when they look at the crucifix? What is it about the cross of Christ that you hope they see, feel, or realize? During Holy Week, Catholics everywhere reflect upon the image of Christ crucified and […]
Radiant Hope In a world that feels dimmed by uncertainty, teens are desperate for a glimpse of something steady, something true. They scroll past headlines of war, division, and despair. They sit in classrooms where silence masks anxiety. They show up to youth nights with hearts full of questions they’re […]
When we nourish our bodies with good food, we are affirming the dignity we have as children of God and preparing ourselves to carry out the work of God here on Earth.
Through this journey of diagnosis, treatment, and healing, God continues to teach me some of the most amazing life lessons.
Taking a look back at and listen to her discography — full disclosure, many T Swift songs were listened to during the writing of this blog — it is obvious that Taylor Swift simply loves love.
The new year has begun, and it is off to the races, and so are we. Your brand new Edge Support Box for March 2021 is now live online and on its way to your parish. We are excited to share with you what we’ve been cooking up for this Spring!
