Young Voices

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

What I found in the labyrinth

Nov 14, 2019

Young Voices: A few hours before my new housemates and I were set to leave for St. Louis, it started to pour. I set out on a walk alone, to process the change that was about to occur.

How Simon and Garfunkel settled my years of doubt

by Rebecca Collins Jordan

Nov 7, 2019

Their poetic imaginings of Bleecker Street, Seventh Avenue and other New York landmarks transformed the landscape of my inner spiritual life.

We celebrate 'thin places' where meeting occurs

by Jocelyn A. Sideco

Oct 31, 2019

Young Voices: Much happens in the space between. Where I end and you begin. Where day ends and night begins. Where we end and God begins.

Hateful things flood Catholic Twitter every day. It's still worth saving.

by Mike Jordan Laskey

Oct 24, 2019

Young Voices: Monday was among the most disheartening days on Catholic Twitter that I have ever seen, if not the very worst. Still, I think it's worthwhile, and I have some personal rules that help keep it so.

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What I found in the labyrinth

How Simon and Garfunkel settled my years of doubt

We celebrate 'thin places' where meeting occurs

Hateful things flood Catholic Twitter every day. It's still worth saving.

Beyond fear: Befriending the saguaro

We are endangered species, but Franciscan values could save us

Transcribing Dorothy Day: Who wouldn't want to help make a saint?

Life goes on: Losing Janet, finding strength in community

Valuing human dignity creates tension for Catholics

Ideology shapes our morals. Neighborliness is the antidote.

On US-Mexico border, there's danger of growing accustomed to injustice

Am I my brother's keeper?

A prayer of thanksgiving for Sr. Fintan

A conversion of heart and mind

As I hear Jesus' call to love, my hypocritical acts begin to plague me

Confessions of a reluctant parish shopper

There's no segregation in the kingdom of heaven

The night I found God at the kitchen sink

I made a mixtape for the church I love

Interruptions reveal our true mission

Indianapolis school inspires Catholic, Jesuit pride

Pop song from my adolescence is 20

Have the willingness of D-Day veterans, rise to the challenge

How should we support those going through life transitions?

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