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Art -- outside, inside, and around us.

We were able to walk and bike through the Interurban Trail up here in beautiful Bellingham over Memorial Day weekend. Actually the kids were biking. Twi and I were speed walking.

Even so, we were inspired by nature's artwork -- beautiful in every direction. To be amidst such beauty gave us such a feeling...

Wed, 2006-05-31 07:40

Hello again!

It's been a while since writing. I looked at my last blog entry and it was last year.

So much has happened. My family and I have been able with God's grace to return to the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I am the Director of Youth Ministry for Assumption Parish in Bellingham Washington. I work for an awesome bo...

Wed, 2006-05-24 13:17

Living in the Year of the Eucharist Totally Rocks!

THE YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST TOTALLY ROCKS!

It was a wonderful weekend here in the windy city. June 18th was an inspiring and busy day. The Chicago Archdiocese Youth Ministry Office hosted Steve Angrisano for our inaugural Quarterly Catechetical Gathering. Steve was awesome! One of the coolest things about my job is being able to bring in great presenters from the local and national church who minister to youth and then sit back and watch them inspire my staff, the youth ministers, a...

Wed, 2005-06-22 23:00

Life Teen Training

It was an awesome weekend at St. Paul The Apostle in Gurnee, IL. What a wonderful group of parents, adults, and teens who gathered to find out more about what Life Teen can do in their parishes. Darla Hickman and Lisa Epperson from the National Life Teen Office led us in the two-day training. They are awesome! I was honored to provide music for the gathering. And praise God for the inspiration of local youth ministers and musicians -- Marion, Phil, Ruth, Mary Ann, Julie, John

Tue, 2005-06-14 20:12

One of the most memorial days

FRISBEE ANYONE????

Sometimes it is just great to walk by the water, dig your toes into the grass, and enjoy a game of frisbee with your kids. That

Wed, 2005-06-01 20:16

Youths firing up for WYD! NeoCatechumenal Way Gathering in Chicago

It was great to be with 3500+ youth, youth ministers, and priests at the Neo-Catechumenal Way Gathering at the McCormick Place Arie Crown Theater on May 21, 2005. Before Cardinal George arrived the entire assembly was singing, praising, clapping and giving thanks to God for the experience of their pilgrimages from their hometowns that culminated right here in Chicago.

From as far away as the Rocky Mountains, from Texas and the Gulf of Mexico, from the eastern seaboard, from Miami, A...

Thu, 2005-05-26 09:44

Year of the Eucharist -- First Holy Communions

It is the season of First Holy Communions and my wife has played flute for a number of celebrations here in the Archdiocese of Chicago. It has caused me to revisit my daughter Josie

Mon, 2005-05-23 08:24

Holy Fire in the Year of the Eucharist... Some exciting news now and ... then

Dear Friends,

May the Holy Spirit bless you and your ministries abundantly and spread His Holy Fire as Catholics around the world prepare for Pentecost Sunday!

Steve Angrisano to rock this town! Steve is bringing his substantial gifts of music and faith to the Archdiocese of Chicago for two events! If you don't know Steve, you need to!

An amazingly gifted musician and speaker, Steve will present an afternoon of inspiration within the theme of "Living in the Year of th...

Fri, 2005-05-13 04:43

Kung Fu: Fight the Good Fight

Hey y'all,

My wife, Twi, has made me do some spring cleaning of the photos on our computer and I realize that it's been a while, and lots of water has run under the bridge since last checking in.

Let's see... how far back should we go. Oh, these pictures remind me of last September. While football greats were suiting up and setting out for rose-filled bowls, I had the opportunity to share 3 awesome days with about 200 teens at St. Vincent De Paul Parish in Rogers, Arkansas.<...

Tue, 2005-05-03 09:40

Prayer Jammin' in the name of the Lord!

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

I had the grace of being with many wonderful musicians this past weekend. Many spiritandsong.com artists came together for the Prayer Jam that happened on the Saturday night of the LA Congress. The energy was high, the prayer intense and there was lots

Sat, 2005-02-26 19:56

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