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By Guest Blogger Brad Bursa “For the person in the pews, one of the most significant moments in the Mass takes place during the offertory.” Suddenly, my attention jolted back from the doldrums. The priest’s […]
10 Years in Youth Ministry and the Significance of the Offertory Continue Reading
Catholic Youth Ministry in COVID Times Part 2 of 3 “Uncertain times.” Go ahead and Google it. You’re not the only one. Google Trends This image shows how often the phrase “uncertain times” has
Youth Ministry in Uncertainty Continue Reading
Catholic Youth Ministry in COVID Times Part 1 of 3 “The most dangerous phrase is ‘We’ve always done it this way.’” – Grace Murray Hopper Grace Murray Hopper wasn’t a youth minister or theologian.
You’ve Been Given A Gift Continue Reading
3 Ancient Saints With Crazy Stories By Kiersten Salazar You’ve probably heard of St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Mother Teresa, and St. Francis of Assisi and you probably also know people who have picked
Choosing your Confirmation Saint, Part 1 Continue Reading
By Andy Norton Have you ever watched a film and it started in media res, in the middle of the action? There’s this cryptic, cliff hanging scene. There’s action and tension. You’re wondering, “Who are
“One week earlier…” How to read the Sunday Mass readings Continue Reading
By Annie Grandell I was sitting in my car outside my apartment on a frigid Minnesota evening in autumn. I had turned off the car, but despite the encroaching cold, I couldn’t move. I was
“My Heart Can’t Do This” Continue Reading
By Brad Bursa My previous post focused on asking the right question following a youth night, or YDisciple session, etc. Said another way, it was all about helping teams take up a new “lens” by
Learning to Hear God’s Voice as a Community of Disciple-Makers Continue Reading
Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, President of Franciscan University, gives us practical advice on how to partner with the Holy Spirit in the midst of leading your small group.
How to be More Effective Continue Reading
Every Christian plan of the future will, and must, be valueless if it does not remain Christian, that is, oriented toward Christ.
First Things First Continue Reading
Do you ever feel insufficient when it comes to loving the teens the Lord has entrusted to you? Learn from the Pro Ecclesia Sancta Sisters (Peru) how a devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus can help
Loving with Jesus’ Heart – Pro Ecclesia Sancta Sisters Continue Reading