Youth Speak News
It’s often said artists suffer for their craft. This pain can take different forms, but predominantly it is mental health struggles that loom large for many creative people.
Jesuit retreat aims for Sacred Heart encounter
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterStillness and spiritual introspection will be accentuated concepts during the Jesuits of Canada’s second silent Ignatian retreat for young professionals taking place virtually June 4-6.
Speaking Out: Making do with less is good for the soul
By JACOB STOCKING, Youth Speak NewsAlthough spirituality is at the core of religion, physical objects are inherent to its history and current functioning.
Ave Maria’s beauty draws woman to Church
By AGNIESZKA RUCK, Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER -- Though she could not comprehend the Latin, something about a powerful, building song the Chor Leoni Men’s Choir performed at a Christmas concert two years ago captured Emma Larson’s full attention.
Speaking Out: Meeting an Asian superhero
By Kassandra Guevara, Youth Speak NewsAnti-Asian racism has been among us for far too long. It’s been ramped up in the pandemic, racists blaming Asians for the introduction of COVID-19.
Online evangelization bears fruit for NET Ministries
By Angelica Vecchiato, Youth Speak NewsNational Evangelization Teams (NET) missionaries are not barnstorming across the country to make face-to-face presentations as in years past.
Speaking Out: Always be true to your beliefs
By Peter Wilson, Youth Speak NewsBased on its description, everything about the 1957 film 12 Angry Men seems synonymous with the word “boring.”
Faith Connection rallies around homeless initiative
By Jacob Stocking, Youth Speak NewsWhile most Torontonians are following public health orders to stay home, many of the city’s homeless are still trying to find one.
Speaking Out: St. Joseph a model for youth
By Elizabeth Gay, Youth Speak NewsThe first day of the month marked St. Joseph the Worker’s feast day, an incredibly relevant devotion for today’s youth. There are many reasons to foster devotion to this model of strong masculinity each year, but especially in 2021, a special year dedicated to St. Joseph declared by Pope Francis on Dec. 8.
Theology of the Body trumpets human value
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe 2021 Theology of the Body Virtual Conference drew a robust online audience as more than 70,000 unique users from over 160 countries tuned in over the April 30-May 2 weekend to consume the free pre-recorded presentations and live prayers and sessions.
Speaking Out: Give prayer a chance
By Angelica Vecchiato, Youth Speak NewsThe recent launch of the Vatican’s global rosary “marathon” during May, targeted at praying for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic, comes as Canadians experience despair brought on by a third lockdown spanning the nation.