Young Voices

Young Voices columnists are Catholics in their 20s and 30s who share their views of the church and the world.

As we celebrate, we create communion

by Colleen Gibson, Global Sisters Report

Aug 16, 2018

Young Voices: The temptation is to write off goodness and grace in the face of disfunction and discord. That, though, is when the power of communion, the presence of love, and the critical work of celebration are most needed.

To follow Jesus, we must become vulnerable

by Jocelyn A. Sideco

Aug 9, 2018

Young Voices: In her book Daring Greatly, Brene Brown argues that vulnerability is not weakness, but really an experience of love. Jesus embodied that kind of love when he spoke to those who resisted his message. How can we imitate him?

Winning the hearts and minds of young voters

by Allison Walter

Aug 2, 2018

Young Voices: As the November midterms approach, many are disillusioned with what often appears to be a rigged election system in which monied interests always win, but I want to put forth a profile of a candidate that young people of faith can be inspired by.

Rediscovering the daily examen with my daughter

by Mike Jordan Laskey

Jul 26, 2018

Our older daughter, who turned three this week, has a new favorite bedtime prayer tradition that my wife started with her. The kiddo calls it "Dear God," and she requests it by name most nights.

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As we celebrate, we create communion

To follow Jesus, we must become vulnerable

Winning the hearts and minds of young voters

Rediscovering the daily examen with my daughter

Souter's approach to Constitution parallels Ignatian discernment

Would Jesus invite President Trump to a steak dinner?

Dorothy Day offered herself as she was to God

Everyone forgets about Mary Oliver's grasshopper

Parish becomes intercultural

To break versus to break open

Build a legacy: Take first step and get moving

5 fascinating podcast episodes for your thoughtful summer leisure

Rhythms and routines in ordinary time

What does it mean to be father to a son in the age of #MeToo?

At Met Gala, high fashion meets high church: two parties with similar sins

A 2018 happiness thread to keep my misanthropic heresy at bay

Call for creative communion

Millennial philanthropy can teach Catholic Church three things

Life is never normal for those of us who believe

Easter joy: A happy runner is a fast runner

Holy Week with a toddler and a newborn

The trouble with attacks on political correctness

Prepare for the unanticipated in your wild and precious life

'Lady Bird' inspires memories of Catholic high school and the sisters

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