Youth Speak News
During this time, people are rightly concerned with the dangers of COVID-19. However, there is another problem that has arisen during this confusing time.
Virtual pro-life march inspires young supporters
By Bernadette Timson, Youth Speak NewsCOVID-19 has shut down schools and halted public rallies, but it couldn’t stop young pro-lifers from supporting their cause at the second Toronto March for Life on May 15.
Speaking Out: Sacramentality needs to return
By Paula Ducepec, Youth Speak NewsOn May 14, Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled the first phase of the province’s cautious re-opening strategy. Approved businesses received the green light to resume operations if in compliance with the safety protocols advised by public health.
Churches have key role in educating millennials
By Quinton Amundson, Youth Speak NewsIn a world offering Canadian youth an abundance of choice, it’s up to religious institutions to help the future leaders of society characterize what constitutes a great choice, says sociologist Joel Thiessen.
Speaking Out: Seeking spring rejuvenation
By Sarah Wentzell, Youth Speak NewsSpring in northwestern Ontario arrived late this year, with new leaves not even open at the Victoria Day long weekend. Despite this, there are many signs that spring is persevering. I began a small garden plot in a tree-sheltered nook in our yard, and I’m planning to plant wildflowers and other floral specimens later.
Alpha Canada continues to offer gateway to faith
By Quinton Amundson, Youth Speak NewsAlpha evangelistic courses have been engaging both young and old in what it means to be Christian for over 40 years — and a pandemic wasn’t about to stop that mission.
Speaking Out: Reclaiming time during pandemic
By Kathleena Henricus, Youth Speak NewsIt has been over two months since the enacting of shelter-in-place and social distancing orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus has forced us into new circumstances, going forward in an uncharted “new normal.”
NET Ministries marches on
By Sarah Wentzell, Youth Speak NewsBefore COVID-19 essentially shut the world down in the middle of March, the young adult missionaries who serve National Evangelization Teams (NET) Canada were fully immersed in sharing the message of God’s love with Catholic youth at live retreats across the country.
Speaking Out: Confronting doubt grows your faith
By Mary French, Youth Speak NewsDoubt in your religious beliefs is that uncomfortable topic no one wants to broach. So … let’s talk about it!
Steubenville has to wait
By Lawrence Fraginal, Youth Speak News SpecialThe first week of July was shaping up to be a big one in the life of Arnold Cordova — then along came the COVID-19 outbreak.
Speaking Out: Times demand holy social action
By Paula Ducepec, Youth Speak News“In difficult situations, we are called to be holy,” said Cardinal Thomas Collins, the Archbishop of Toronto, during his homily on April 28.