Young Voices

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

The sacred tension of solitude

Feb 14, 2019

Young Voices: Although walls of selfishness can block me from being my best self, solitude is an important element in my path to communion with God.

The courage of youth might motivate us

by Jocelyn A. Sideco

Feb 7, 2019

Young Voices: With what we know about adolescent brain development, we educators try to create experiences and environments that encourage healthy risk-taking as the prefrontal cortex continues to mature and offer agility to plan, prioritize and control impulses.

Don't let that 'Big Lebowski' Super Bowl commercial delight you

by Mike Jordan Laskey

Jan 31, 2019

Young Voices: The video clip on Twitter made me gasp: Jeff Bridges once again playing "The Dude" from 1998's "The Big Lebowski." Unfortunately, it's for a Stella Artois Super Bowl ad.

Evangelizing by example

by Brian Harper

Jan 24, 2019

Young Voices: Any of us who practice religion have more personal figures who help make the sacred captivating. In my life, my late grandfather was such an individual.

Columns ›

The sacred tension of solitude

The courage of youth might motivate us

Don't let that 'Big Lebowski' Super Bowl commercial delight you

Evangelizing by example

Messy table, messy heart

In the stars: an epiphany story

Let the church die, so that the church might live

O Come Emmanuel: Free us prisoners

Don't fall for it: Call out corruption no matter whose

Nine signs of the 'War on Christmas,' and how to avoid them

Editing genes down to the safe and productive middle

Ikea insight for Catholics: When home doesn't feel like home

Resting with autumn gives attention to the created world

Voting day is a new beginning

Tired of the news? Acknowledge that action begets reaction

In thanksgiving, lessons learned from a beautiful life

Jesus and Pope Francis: Contagious peace and joy

Nunzio Sulprizio, a messenger that the church and world need right now

Humility can be the key to moving forward

Where do we turn when our deepest fears become national headlines?

Why I'm staying Catholic

In the face of this scandal's abuse of power, listen to the powerless

In response to scandal, join the 'nones' on the road to Emmaus

'I was in prison and you came to me'

Pages