You Are Loved

Love requires sacrifice. We all know this. This line has been engraved in our heads for so long. We know that in our friendships, family, faith, and relationships sacrifices need to be made in order to offer the best versions of ourselves…

In God's Timing

Six years ago, in 2011, I was standing at the University of Alberta for my first conference: Armed and Ready. Six years later, in 2017, I found myself back at the University of Alberta, serving at a conference for the first time. If anybody…

Romans 15:13

“Rycon season” [Regional Youth Conference] is notorious for being one of the busiest times of the year, and maybe even considered the most hectic time. This year was no different for me. With all the last minute preparation for competitions…

Awakened Spirit

jour·ney ˈjərnē/ noun noun: journey; plural noun: journeys a long and often difficult process of personal change and development.   Out of all the different definitions of the word Journey, the one noted above stood…

To Save a Life

Over the years, the topic of abortion has continued to be a topic of extreme dissension and controversy in an increasingly secular world. Nowadays, a stigma has grown around people who proclaim themselves as either “pro-life” or “pro-choice”.…

Homebound

This year’s Regional Youth Conference will be my 6th one and my heart can barely contain its excitement! The theme, Journey, immediately brought me into a state of reflection where the Lord revealed to me three things:   In our…

Overcoming Roadblocks

Upon reflecting on this year’s Regional Youth Conference's name, Journey, I came to an arguably simple conclusion: a journey is not like a road trip or vacation.  It is not a temporary endeavour but an ongoing adventure.  For us Catholics,…

Preparing for a Long Journey

I am so very excited!   Regional Youth Conference is coming up in a month, and a lot of preparation is being done at the moment. I, too, am preparing. Preparing the pink I will wear to represent East Cluster, making sure my friends…

Vision for the Mission

In grade 8, I attended a youth camp called Camp Glorify because my friends were joining CFC-Youth. The idea of gaining a relationship with Jesus was a bonus.  In grade 9, I returned after being away from the community for about a year. Some…

Lent In Review

What is Lent? Lent is the period of time between Ash Wednesday and Holy Thursday, where one is expected to pray, fast, and give alms. In Greek, Lent is known as “tessarakosté”, meaning fortieth. This term was first used in 325 AD, in…