GodGoogler

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Name: Mike Hayes
Date registered: February 10, 2010
URL: http://www.googlinggod.com

Biography

Mike Hayes is an expert in the world of young adult ministry (20s and 30s) in the Catholic Church and the author of Googling God (Paulist, 2007). Mike co-founded the award winning BustedHalo.com® in 2001 and continues to contribute to it as the editor of their catechetical section appropriately named Googling God. Recently, he left BustedHalo® to focus on more direct ministry with young people at St Joseph University Parish as a Campus Minister for the South Campus at the University at Buffalo.

Latest posts

  1. Thou Art Dust…. — February 22, 2012
  2. 50 Day Giveaway – Day 1 Ash Wednesday: Man or Muppet? — February 22, 2012
  3. 50 Day Giveaway (Part 2) — February 21, 2012
  4. A Melley Morning — February 21, 2012
  5. Canadiens Honor Gary Garter — February 20, 2012

Most commented posts

  1. How Do You Make Decisions? — 42 comments
  2. A Dog?… In Church? — 40 comments
  3. Despite the Sex Scandal, I Remain Catholic — 37 comments
  4. Can We Forgive Bin Laden? – Update — 36 comments
  5. Seminary Application: Question #1: Are You Gay? — 31 comments

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Feb
22

Thou Art Dust….

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My friend Karla mentioned to me today that she found this line that the minister can choose when distributing ashes to be “a bummer”” “Remember that you are dust and unto dust you shall return.” She preferred the alternate line: “Turn away from sin and be faithful to the gospel.” Or “Repent and believe in …

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Feb
22

50 Day Giveaway – Day 1 Ash Wednesday: Man or Muppet?

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So one of my favorite people is Zach Tomasik, now an alumnus of UB but still nearby to grace me with his presence. Last year, he got a muppet (Gonzo) in the 50 Day Giveaway… Since then, young Zach has been deciding many things about his future. There’s no rush, naturally to make any hasty …

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Feb
21

50 Day Giveaway (Part 2)

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So last lent, I riffed on Flip Caderao’s Lenten 40 day giveaway and did a 50 day giveaway for Lent. I’ve decided to do the same thing this year as I really enjoyed doing that last year. I’ve decided to make it harder and simply do it locally here in Buffalo—but I will also be …

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Feb
21

A Melley Morning

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One of the joys of being in Campus Ministry is getting to know a bunch of new colleagues at various conferences around the country. When I attended the Frank J. Lewis Symposium for first time campus ministers, I met a musician and campus minister named Paul Melley and we hit it off instantly. I played …

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Feb
20

Canadiens Honor Gary Garter

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This was a very touching tribute to Gary Carter by the Montreal Canadiens. I love the Expos former mascot who now has been only with the Canadiens, Youpii. When my wife and I went on our honeymoon in Montreal we went to Stade Olympique and got our picture taken with the big furry muppet.

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Feb
18

Web Site Story

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Feb
18

And Then, She Waved at Me

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Today I was riding the Buffalo rail—it’s not much just a subway ride that goes down Main Street from the University to the Erie Canal–or more importantly, the Hockey Arena. On my ride I encountered a young mother with two rambunctious children and I longed to escape into my book that I’m reading for my …

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Feb
17

Rest in Peace, Kid

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Gary Carter, the Hall of Fame Catcher who made his mark with the Montreal Expos and then later with the New York Mets leading their pitching staff to a World Championship in 1986, died yesterday of brain cancer. He was a mere 57. It was hard to pick a favorite player on that 86 Mets …

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Feb
17

Engaging Memories

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Yesterday was the 11 year anniversary of my engagement to my bride, Marion. I was a bit busy yesterday and didn’t get to write much and so I’d like to recount a few memories of the time. Buying the ring was pretty easy, surprisingly. My friend and best man has a friend who works in …

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Feb
17

Uneasy Memories at WTC After Crane Cable Snaps

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It’s difficult for me to head down to ground zero. I took students on an alternative spring break two years ago and showed them ground zero saying simply “this is where it all happened” before I broke down, remembering my friend Tom Cullen, a firefighter and Fr Mychal Judge along with my friend Debbie Welsh, …

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