What I Learned This Lent
Giving things away this Lent to see what I can live without was a nice stretch. Even more so, seeing what things had run their course with me and that…
Day 46: Lenten 50 Day Giveaway: 30 Days
How long might it take someone to change? How do we stay open to possibilities even when the darkness envelops us? Amy Vukelic of the Catholic Charities Volunteer Service Corps.…
Day 44: Lenten 50 Day Giveaway: An Apology
I’m going to write today’s 50 Day Giveaway Message simply because I think this reads better than it will when I tell the story. So back in High School I…
Day 30: Lenten 50 Day Giveaway
Youth ministers often need to look at the work of sociologists to inform them in their approach to young people and so I thought I’d make it easier for one…
When You Can’t Forgive Yourself…
A large theme of ministry with young people these days centers on the problem of forgiveness. Many believe that God can forgive others who do horrible things but they don’t…
Day 15: 50 Day Lenten Giveaway: That Extra Coat in Your Closet…
…belongs to someone else. And so… Here’s Lauren in a blast from the past at World Youth Day.
Day 14: 50 Day Lenten Giveaway: Dad’s Shirts
So I bought stuff for dad, but didn’t even know dad’s size…. My dad is my hero and here’s an article that will tell you why. http://www.bustedhalo.com/features/tortured-irish-fathers
Day 13: 50 Day Lenten Giveaway: Mother Teresa
So, we’re doing a lenten project on campus called “Brief Relief” which is an underwear drive for the homeless. Val, a junior, was the person who inspired the idea based…
Day 12: 50 Day Lenten Giveaway: Discernment Book
Lauren is one the students considering a year long volunteer program to help her discern where she ultimately wants to be in life. So I thought this awesome Fr. Jim…