Monthly Archives: November 2012

On October 11 I was blessed with the opportunity to attend the Holy Father’s Mass for the opening of the Year of Faith, which he inaugurated on the 50th anniversary of the opening of the 2nd Vatican council. I was … Continue reading →

The diversity of cultures in the senior class has broadened my worldview. Hosting students from Spain, Mexico, El Salvador and the United State, the 2013 graduating class will be the most multicultural class graduating MEC. My experience has been that … Continue reading →

Who am I? When I started with youth ministry I asked, “What do I do?” However as I spend more time doing it, that seems inadequate. There are many things to do but is that all? Is it enough to … Continue reading →

It’s been a while since I’ve blogged anything for RC live, almost a year in fact since my last blogs about my trip to Haiti. A lot has happened since then – but don’t worry, I have no intention of … Continue reading →

“Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul.” St. Teresa of Avila  In spite of my mom’s busy schedule as a teacher, she found time to make “home made” chocolate chip cookies” … Continue reading →

Teens are searching for something to fill their heart. As I continued at the ECyD Advisor’s course in Madrid, Wednesday was dedicated to this. What can fill a teen’s heart? Or better, who can? The first thing we realize is … Continue reading →

When I was a young girl, my dad would take me flying in his little plane that seated only two people. My favorite part of the ride was when we would fly directly into a big puffy cloud. From the … Continue reading →

This week I have the grace of being part of the ECyD Advisors’ Course in Madrid. The first two days have been dedicated to the way we look at teens. Instead of a program, what we want to do is … Continue reading →

Do you remember yourself lying on the grass looking up to the sky for the wishing star and making a wish? Or sitting in your secret hiding place writing away your wishing list; or coming back from a great trip … Continue reading →

Thy Kingdom Come!  He shaped us all from clay. Hidden in Church, he stays, Protecting us from fray, Holding passions at bay, His grace is free…no pay. He’s truth, he’s life, the way, Not fifty shades of grey! For us, … Continue reading →