Monthly Archives: April 2014

These words were spoken by Fr. Juan Solana LC, in an introduction to the Holy Sepulchre where we spent the night. It was somewhat of a calming talk, after the hectic and scary beginning to our night. Fr. Daniel had … Continue reading →

Following is the next installment from Everest Collegiate senior Megan Luttinen from the Holy Land: Going to the Garden of Gethsemane on Holy Thursday packs a special “punch.” Amer told us that the word “Gethsemane” means olive press. It was … Continue reading →

The latest installment from Everest Collegiate student Megan Luttinen in the Holy Land: Who knew that waking up at 5 am and having Mass at 6 am would be so life changing? Our group woke up so early because we … Continue reading →

I write this blog from Haiti where for Holy Week and Easter Mission Youth has been working with the Missionaries of Charity. During the mission trip I have been spending most of the day with the young men overseeing some … Continue reading →

Following is another segment in the blog series from Everest Collegiate student Megan Luttinen on pilgrimage with her senior class in the Holy Land: Magdala is the place where Mary Magdelene lived, and is also the place where Jesus removed … Continue reading →

Br Samuel gave the following reflection during a holy hour a week ago and later sent to your humble blog editor — just too good not to post… In a couple of days, Jesus will enter into Jerusalem. The King … Continue reading →

“Out of the darkness of my life, so much frustrated, I put before you the one great thing to love on earth: the Blessed Sacrament … There you will find romance, glory, honour, fidelity, and the true way of all … Continue reading →

More of Everest student Megan Luttinen’s reflections from her high senior pilgrimage to the Holy Land this week: April 14, 2014 (continued…) “You’re a happy girl!” Amer, our guide, told me this as we sat outside the Church of the … Continue reading →

“Faith is strengthened when it is given to others!” – John Paul II My big brother, Fr. Matthew, is currently in Romania doing missions with a bunch of young people from Poland. My other priest brother, Big Bro Fr. Peter, … Continue reading →

Following is the second installment from Everest Collegiate student Megan Luttinen from the Holy Land. She had the unique privilege of turning 18 years on this second day of their pilgrimage. April 14, 2014 You would never have thought that … Continue reading →