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Something to ponder: And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.’  Matthew 25:40

Okay, ready to rock and roll in Indianapolis, Indiana that the National Catholic Youth Conference! Mom and I set up earlier today then had a great meal. We’re bushed, but we’re ready to roll for tomorrow.  It should be a grand time with over 23,000 folks from all over the US in attendance.  It’s neat [...]

I’m sitting at an outdoor cafe in Madrid sipping coffee and eating toast with tomatos smothering it.  I just spent the past few days in Rota at the southern end of Spain doing very little with a college buddy and his family.  Amazing how doing nothing can recharge and rejuvenate the soul.  Sure, I’m ready [...]

The past few days have been a blur.  Let’s see.  I just returned from Lisbon, Portugal.  I left early yesterday morning for an 8 hour bus ride to ensure 2 groups got to the airport.  We stayed at the Chill Out Hostel (yes, really) last night after a great dinner and walk near the center [...]

Relaxing in the YIE office.  Long but fun weekend.  Mucho to share about it in the next few days.  The message over the past few days has been to be more Franciscan in my life.  What that means is that I need to continue to simplify in all areas of my life.  By simplifying, I [...]

It’s hard to believe that it’s Friday of World Youth Day!  I’ve met people from all over the world which proves the universality of the Catholic Church!  People from Tanzania, Nigeria, Australia, Brazil, Italy, Mexico, Ireland, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, and many more.  What a great time for the world to come together!  It’s powerful [...]

Wow, what a whirlwind the past few days!  Let’s see, I departed the office on Monday afternoon to meet my groups at the simple lodging.  My group from Helena, Montana rolled in at the same time as Tacoma, Washington, and we got them both registered.  They had their packs, etc. at the school where we [...]