Youth Speak News
When school let out in June, all my teachers could talk about was, “Don’t waste your summer” and “keep up with the world around you.” But the most notable thing I heard on the final day of class came from a friend. “It sucks, but the sucky things in life don’t stop just because we’re out (of school).”
Speaking Out: Lessons from the Jonas Brothers
By Janelle Lafantaisie, Youth Speak NewsI sat down one night and watched the Jonas Brothers documentary entitled Chasing Happiness. I loved every second. My 15-year-old self was thrilled and I was honestly so impressed by how these three young men completely opened up in a way that was new to their audience (i.e. going from Disney Channel to truth-telling drinking games).
YSN Summer Reads 2019
By Youth Speak NewsSummer is here which means the busyness of the school year is gone. It’s the perfect time to unplug from the real world and curl up with a good book. That’s why The Catholic Register and Youth Speak News have put together a list of faith-based youth titles that we think young book lovers will love.
Speaking Out: Still learning from my Camino
By Andrea Dsouza, Youth Speak NewsWhen people find out that I’ve walked the Camino Portugués across Europe, I am often asked: What made you want to do it? When I take a moment to reflect, I cannot think of anything specific.
Speaking Out: Making the most of high school
By Nicole Vaz, Youth Speak News“Take a risk, get involved, be committed!” Four years later and I finally understand the importance of my high school motto.
Fr. Favin ministered to the best of both worlds
By Michael Romen, Youth Speak NewsFresh from his ordination into the priesthood in 2017, Fr. Favin Alemão found himself at the centre of what seemed to be two different worlds: as associate pastor at Toronto’s St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica and minister to the Ryerson University Catholic Students Association.
Speaking Out: The purpose of pilgrimages
By Vincent PhamThis past March Break, I found myself as a pilgrim visiting amazing places like Barcelona, Assisi, Siena and the Vatican. It was part of a school trip that Chaminade College School organized for me and 16 of my fellow classmates and it was an amazing life experience.
Sharing pints with priests
By Michael Romen, Youth Speak NewsMadeline Dawson knew she could count on the Jesuits to throw a great party.
Speaking Out: My advice to all the first-years
By Michael RomenI’m something of an expert at first-year. I’ve been a first-year three times, a second-year twice, a third-year once and now I’m going into my last year at Brock University — unless the Lord has other plans for me. (Please Lord, don’t have other plans for me).
Speaking Out: The Eucharist is my anchor
By Gabrielle PariseauLast week I came across an article that claimed consecrated hosts were for sale at an online store.
The article claimed that a vendor sells many items for satanic black masses, including “real Catholic hosts consecrated by a priest.”