Not Your Traditional March For Life
I have been a pilgrim in DC around January 22 (the anniversary of Roe v Wade) since I was a teenager. I’ve attended the rallies, the Masses, the concerts and speakers. Endured cold temperatures and aching feet. Last year, I was a pilgrim again, not in DC, but in a...
How to Communicate Your Ministry to Others
“Preach the Gospel at all times. If necessary use words.” This quote is famously attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi, when in fact, we have no solid evidence that he ever spoke these words. What we do know with certainty is that he was a very effective preacher and...
Away Message – How to Take a Leave of Absence
It has long been the common wisdom in youth ministry circles to stress the importance of developing a team of volunteers to serve the youth. This very wise advice moves from a goal to be achieved, to a necessity when the professional youth minister needs to take a...
Mentoring – The Future of Our Church Depends on it
At World Youth Day in Rio Pope Francis said, “The best instrument to evangelize young people is other young people.” If the same logic is followed than the best instrument to bring forth youth ministers for God’s Church is other youth ministers. The reality is that...