5 Things that Teens are Counting On
In the Northern Hemisphere, Teens will be heading back to school and heading back to a parish this fall. As a companion of teens on their faith journey, there are some basic things that teens are counting on you doing and being. Here are 5 things that teens are counting on from you...

Why Teenagers?
As the former preaching pastor of a thriving church who has intentionally chosen the ministry pathway of working with the hormone/adrenalin saturated segment of the church-going population (aka “teenagers), I often get asked why in one way or another...

Communion = Involving Others
If you've not seen the new movie, "Despicable Me," yet, then you're in for a treat when you do. It tells the tale of an "evil" genius, Gru, who is competing with other evil geniuses for attention and infamy. The whole movie is fun...

Wherever He Puts Us... Whatever It Takes...
I saw something amazing while we were on vacation a couple of weeks ago. Lisa and I took an afternoon to explore Swallow Falls State Park. The short trail that led to the falls wound through some woods populated by huge Hemlock trees, rolling terrain, and some very, very large rocks. Our little hike was filled with one awe-inspiring sight, sound, and smell after another...

50 Maxims for becoming a Saint! (from St. Alphonsus Liguori)

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