Speaking Out
Welcome to Earth 2022: where even the phrase “we’ve only got one world” is questioned.
Cast a vote for common good
By Kathleena Henricus, Youth Speak NewsOver the next 12 months, many Canadian provincial governments will be ousted or renewed as a series of regional elections kicks off beginning with the country’s most populous province Ontario on June 2. While not as flashy or media-crazed as a federal election, provincial decision days are vitally important as these legislatures control education, property rights and health care.
Beyond bunnies, chocolate eggs
By Anastasia Corkery, Youth Speak NewsLast Sunday marked the fourth Sunday and 21st day of Easter. However, as the priest noted this in his homily during the Mass I attended, it came as a little bit of a surprise to me. I believe general society helped shape my reaction. Upon reflection, it is easy to see that our culture has a simplified, or perhaps more appropriately, misguided perception of Easter.
Our journey to paradise
By Peter Shaw, Youth Speak NewsWhat does it take to attain the reward of eternal life in Heaven?
Schools must be truly Catholic
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterLast autumn gifted me an occasion to reflect upon my experience with Catholic education when I attended Holy Family Academy Elementary School and St. Joseph’s Collegiate from 1997 to 2010 in Brooks, Alta.
Come defend the unborn
By Kim Headly, Youth Speak NewsLast year was my first time attending the National March for Life.
With the Cross, you shall conquer
By Angelica Vecchiato, Youth Speak NewsThe road to Golgotha is long and arduous. Bewilderment and tension perfuse through the masses, crowding together, eager to catch a glimpse of the blood-soaked figure crouched under the crippling weight of a wooden cross. A Roman centurion, donned in red, kicking up clouds of dust with his sandals, orders brusquely in churlish Latin, “festina, Nazarene.”
Meditations on Holy Week
By Peter Shaw, Youth Speak NewsEvery year, just before Easter, we take a week to meditate on Christ’s Passion. We contemplate Jesus’ sacrificial death for us.
Now is time to turn to Mary
By Paula Ducepec, Youth Speak NewsIt has been a month since the war in Ukraine began. Devastating stories and images have been shared on the news daily ever since.
Speaking Out: A collector’s wisdom
By Peter Wilson, Youth Speak NewsMy college roommate collects movies from a prestigious home-video distribution company called The Criterion Collection. The company licenses, restores and distributes films it deems worthy of its collection.
Speaking Out: Time to reap lessons of Lent
By Kathleena henricus, Youth Speak NewsFor all Catholics, the Lenten season holds a particular significance. For schoolchildren, the season was perhaps marked by pancakes in the school gym on Shrove Tuesday and worksheets on what kind of candy we wouldn’t eat for the next month and a half.