“Wake up the world to a Gospel way of living.” Bishop Rice quoted Pope Francis to wake up the teens this morning to their new mission.
“Wake up the world to a Gospel way of living.” Bishop Rice quoted Pope Francis to wake up the teens this morning to their new mission.
The entire ministry team came together this morning to discuss the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Each team member took two minutes to describe where they see specific fruits (Love, Peace, Patience, Faithfulness, Self-Control, Chastity) revealed in their own lives.
We would like to invite you to listen to these powerful witnesses. In fact, don’t just listen. Be a part of the experience, as you pray with each speaker and reflect with the music.
When we as Catholics imagine the Holy Sprit, we almost always think about Confirmation. For those who’ve received the Sacrament, you might remember oil on your face or that saint name; you know, the one you haven’t prayed to in a while? Maybe all you can recall is the worldly gifts you received from your parents and sponsor. But not many of us remember the spiritual gifts that were offered to us by God’s own outstretched hands. As Steubenville speaker Paul J. Kim put it, “We don’t understand spiritual gifts, because many of us have no idea who the Holy Spirit truly is.”
Listen as Olivia from LEAD shares about how the Holy Spirit opened her eyes.
With all the shouting, cheering, flag-waving, and other wonderful types of chaos that typically unfold at a Catholic youth conferences, it’s sometimes nice to take a step back and quiet our hearts and minds. Steubenville’s sweetest and most spiritual moments are often the ones spent in quiet reverence.