Priests of the Year Inspire Our Kids
Summer 2010 Issue | Posted by Editor in Everyday Apostles
During this “Year for Priests,” Faith & Family asked young people, “Why would you nominate your pastor (or any priest that you know) for Priest of the Year?” We were very moved by the beautiful stories of faith and service we received. Thank you to our participants — and to the amazing priests who inspired... READ MORE
Be Not Afraid
Spring 2010 Issue | Posted by Barb Ernster in Everyday Apostles
TRUTH THAT’S ALWAYS IN FASHION
Rose Barrett, University of Minnesota
Growing up in Catholic schools, Rose Barrett felt well prepared for college life, and Ave Maria University in Naples, Fla., was an easy transition. But when she transferred to the University of Minnesota near her hometown to pursue... READ MORE
Body and Soul
November/December 2009 Issue | Posted by Joseph Pronechen in Everyday Apostles
INSPIRING GREATNESS
Cory Larkin
Ever see the old Hollywood musicals where someone says, “Hey gang, let’s put on a show?” Cory Larkin did them one better.
One month into his freshman year at William & Mary College in Williamsburg, Va., when telling some classmates about John Paul II’s theology of the... READ MORE
On God's Team
July/August 2009 Issue | Posted by Joseph Pronechen in Everyday Apostles
Going the Distance
Monica Rust, Franciscan University of Steubenville
Monica Rust makes no secret about why she runs track and cross country at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio.
“Being part of the team here really transformed why I run and what I get out of it,” says the 20-year-old student,... READ MORE
They’'re In It for Life
January/February 2009 Issue | Posted by Joseph Pronechen in Everyday Apostles
Paul Wilson
A Survivor Gives Back
Paul Wilson, Christendom College
Standing in front of the entire Christendom College Saturday brunch crowd to announce that a baby is alive because of your educational efforts is an emotional experience.
“I’ve literally shaken up there when I’ve done it because it’s... READ MORE
PURELY Cool
May/June 2009 Issue | Posted by Celeste Behe in Everyday Apostles
By Celeste Behe
Rebecca Christian
Modest and Fab
Rebecca Christian, Modestia.StBlogs.com
“There is a stunning beauty in the simplicity of a Franciscan sister’s habit,” says Rebecca Christian. “But we are not all women religious, are we?”
It’s for those of us who do not wear the veil that 20-year-old... READ MORE
The Pope’s Fan Club
March/April 2009 Issue | Posted by Tom and April Hoopes in Everyday Apostles
We asked two categories of students: “What does the Pope expect from young people today?” and were delighted with the enthusiastic response. Here are our winners in the 6th-8th Grade
and 3rd-5th Grade categories. Each won $250. Following that are our runners-up.
First Place
6th - 8th grade
Zacchaeus... READ MORE
Bringing Faith to Film
November/December 2008 Issue | Posted by Joseph Pronechen in Everyday Apostles
Digitally Pro-Life
Matthew Connors, age 19
No one knew better than Pope John Paul II the importance of using the media to proclaim the Gospel. It’s a lesson some young people are absorbing and answering.
“I always wanted to tell stories through film,” says 19-year-old college sophomore Matthew Connors.... READ MORE
Catholic Coffeehouse Dwellers
September/October 2008 Issue | Posted by Celeste Behe in Everyday Apostles
By Celeste Behe
St. Killian’s, Christendom
Kaylie Miller
When she was 15 years old, Kaylie Miller made a promise to herself: She would not attend a Catholic college. But her resolve faded when she visited the campus of Christendom College in Front Royal, Va.
“I fell in love with the place,” recalls... READ MORE
Finding Faith on Campus
May/June 2008 Issue | Posted by Joseph Pronechen in Everyday Apostles
Compass Points to Christ
Luke Zumo, Loyola University
Growing up in a Catholic family, Luke Zumo was already involved with his faith before college. As a senior at Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, La., he was a student minister, mentoring a small group of freshmen by learning and applying virtues... READ MORE
