Business Insider agreed with the central premise of my book Googling God and they have a great article today on 13 Ways that the recession has changed how Millennials view work. I agree with most of their observations and you should read them all and see what you think. This one is my favorite and …
Category Archive: young adult ministry
Jan
21
Losing Weight
So one year ago, I weighed in at around 238lbs. Today I’m around 218. So I dropped 20lbs just by exercising. My diet has fluctuated from being very rigid at times about that and then not paying much attention at all. Being on a college campus doesn’t help as food is always a nearby temptation. …
Dec
29
A Unitarian on Faith Formation
Since the Unitarians are a creedless faith, The Rev. Peter C. Boullata took up the charge of hoping that they haven’t “institutionalized narcissism. He talks about the challenge to do faith formation in their denomination. I was both excited and troubled that they have some of the same problems that we Catholics do at times …
Dec
27
The Pope…On World Youth Day
In his “year in review” Pope Benedict the XVI mentioned much about the recent World Youth Day in Madrid. Rocco Palmo shared his message and you can read all of it here. But here’s my favorite snippet: I would like to speak of one last feature, not to be overlooked, of the spirituality of World …
Dec
11
Muppet Inspirations
So Marion and I went to see the Muppet Movie last night after putting it off for a few weeks. It reminded me of my friend Fr. Eric Andrews, CSP. Why? Fr. Eric used to work for the Muppets before he was ordained to the priesthood and now he’s making movies at Paulist Productions in …
Dec
10
I’ll Leave When You Do, Bishop
The Archbishop of Dublin, Ireland is urging some to walk away from the church. The Irish Independent says more: Archbishop Martin urged non-believers to walk away from the church. He said: “It requires maturity on those people who want their children to become members of the church community and maturity on those people who say …
Nov
09
One Young Adult’s Experience of Finding a Church…Can you Relate?
Mary Donovan summed up what I’ve come to know as “the Church Search” trying to find a community that’s a good fit for one’s self. If find older people at times wondering why no young people are in their pews. Oftentimes, it’s because for younger people church has a different context. Check out some of …
Oct
26
What I’ve Been Saying to People About Social Networking
Summed up in a nice 2:00 video. Pastoral ministers who are baby boomers—pay attention. Now go post this on Facebook.
Oct
22
Sapientia Awards…a Grand Affair
So our evening at Fordham was a huge success. I was so humbled by the award and honored to share the stage with two great heroes of mine and many other great folks. Fr. Greg Boyle regaled us with stories of the homies that he serves in his ministry to gang members. My favorite story …
Oct
21
If the Rapture Happens Tonight…
I hope it happens after I get my award at Fordham. Some would say that me getting an award of any kind might actually cause the rapture. Thanks to Paul Snatchko for the place to stay this weekend fun filled extravaganza. Besides the award ceremony at Fordham tonight, Hope Villella gets married on Sunday! Hope, …
About the Blogger
Mike Hayes is an author, commentator, Campus Minister and Spiritual Director. He founded the award winning BustedHalo.com in 2001 and wrote the book Googling God with Paulist Press in 2007. Mike is currently a Campus Minister at The University at Buffalo where he serves on the staff of St Joseph University Church. He is available for speaking engagements, retreats and personal spiritual direction.
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