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Youth Speak News

Walking in Jesus’ footsteps

Walking in Jesus’ footsteps

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The annual Friars’ Student Writing Awards, sponsored by The Catholic Register and the Franciscan Friars of Atonement Graymoor, produced some stellar essays this year, three of which earned special recognition.

Youth answer call for Christian unity in Friars’ Writing Contest

Youth answer call for Christian unity in Friars’ Writing Contest

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Every year, young writers from across Ontario impress the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement Graymoor and The Catholic Register with their insight into the themes of Christian unity.
On average, 1 in 9 people go to bed hungry. Elizabeth Iwunwa writes about what we can do to end hunger in an abundant society.

Speaking out: We can feed the world's hungry

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In our world today, it seems that food is everywhere, but there is not a bite to eat.

Bishop Ronald P. Fabbro talks with young people during CCLC week, a summer camp run by the London diocese.

London youth to benefit from amalgamation, diocese says

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LONDON, Ont. – The reality of a priest shortage is hitting home for the Diocese of London and raising concerns about the future of youth ministry.
Speaking out: Offering my gifts at Sunday Mass

Speaking out: Offering my gifts at Sunday Mass

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I believe it is natural for people to go through a period where they don’t feel the desire or the need to go to Church.

Young and old venerate the arm relic of St. Francis of Xavier in Mississauga on Jan. 13.

Mississauga youth encounter relic of their patron saint

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MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – When 15-year-old Shania Netto sees the glass-encased arm of St. Francis Xavier, she sees the instrument that converted thousands of her ancestors.
Relativism is the philosophy which asserts there is no absolute truth. Time is a common example used to prove relativism.

Speaking out: Relativism can damage society

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I never knew relativism caused damage to society until I learned about it in a Grade 10 religion class last year. Since then, I have been discouraged about what I’ve seen happen in society.
Young adults receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation at the Rise Up conference.

Rise Up inspires students to evangelize from sea to sea

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OTTAWA – There was a killer at the door when Immaculée Ilibagiza discovered how much trust she had in God.

Justin Gregorio’s poster design, left, was featured at the Canadian premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi along with Erick Vengaf (middle) and Jimmy Huynh (right).

Student work featured at Star Wars premiere

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It was only a quick 30 seconds of fame, but when those 30 seconds is in front of a VIP audience at a Star Wars premiere, it’s hard not to beam with pride.
St. Francis Venerating the Crucifix, 1595. Oil on canvas.

Speaking out: A new year to renew my faith

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As I enter the first week of 2018, I fear that a lot of my New Year’s resolutions, like exercising and not procrastinating on school assignments, will waver.
Catherine Doherty, who is currently being considered for a cause for canonization, was the founder of the Madonna House Apostolate.

Speaking out: Small ways to celebrate Christ

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This time of transitioning from Advent to Christmas is a time when you can truly evaluate how well you prepare for Christ’s coming.
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