Tag Archives: Diocese of Yakima

We Belong

“We belong to the light, we belong to the thunder. We belong to the sound of the words we’ve both fallen under. Whatever we deny or embrace for worse or for better…We belong, we belong, we belong together.” Just kidding. … Continue reading

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Crossing Bridges

I don’t like driving. I especially don’t like driving around roundabouts. When I was preparing for World Youth Day, I would have meetings with my pilgrimage group across town which required crossing a double roundabout. I hated it. First of all, what’s … Continue reading

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9 More Days!

Just like the rest of my team, and probably like the other pilgrims around the world, I cannot believe there are only nine more days until I leave for World Youth Day! From packing to last minute meetings with my … Continue reading

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Building Bridges

What does Building Bridges mean to you? Six months ago, I got the idea for starting an event for middle school students in Central Washington. On the heels of a great mission trip with Catholic Heart Workcamp and being surrounded by … Continue reading

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Come As You Are

Mercy and Compassion. Ever since Pope Francis made his papal visit to the Philippines, I have been inspired by his call to receive God’s mercy and  to extend forgiveness to others. When we were planning out our 2015 Diocesan Youth … Continue reading

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Totus Tuus: Totally Yours

I just got back from a convention that reminded me 1.) Why I love my job and 2.) why I love being Catholic. There is truly something special about working with youth, and I have to assume that it’s because … Continue reading

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