Jesus’s Heart Is Moved With Pity For Us

Archbishop Carlson (along with 41 priests) presided at our closing Mass, and it was a powerful celebration of the abundant life that the Lord wants for all of us.

In today’s Gospel, when Jesus “…saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.” We certainly are a vast crowd. His heart was moved with pity for us – especially in the sacrament of Reconciliation. And the Lord definitely taught us many things this weekend.

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David Calavitta, Jesus, and Our Fascination With Superheroes!

This morning we had the privilege of hearing from David Calavitta. He started off his talk by discussing how many of us have a fascination with superheroes because they do things that are out of the ordinary – and we all have that desire. This is directly related to our desire for greatness and we cannot escape this desire. He said, “We are made for greatness because we are made in the image and likeness of the Greatest.” Continue reading

Listen as Luke, a member of St. Michael Parish in Sioux Falls, SD and a LEAD participant, shares how has taken a leap of faith and is striving to keep his heart wide open to God’s plan for him.

This morning, to help us prepare to head home, the speaking team offered a few thoughts on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit – these gifts that God wants to give us to help us live the life He’s calling us to.

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Listen as Abby, a student at Sacred Heart High School in Sedalia, MO and a LEAD participant, shares how she rediscovered God’s limitless love during Adoration at a Steubenville youth conference.