Gracious and faithful God, We pause in gratitude for this meal and for the love that gathers us around it. Thank you for the food before us, for the hands that prepared it, and for the hearts that make this table a home. We remember those who are not with us—loved ones who have died, and all whose absence leaves a quiet space today. May … Continue reading A Family Prayer for Thanksgiving Day
(ANS – Vatican City) – Over 15,000 young people met with Pope Leo XIV via video link on Friday, November 21, 2025, as they attended the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in the US city of Indianapolis. Pope Leo XIV invited young Catholics to grow in friendship with Jesus Christ, use technology healthily to deepen their faith, and avoid using political categories to speak about the … Continue reading Pope Leo to Young People: Technology Can Help Us Live Our Christian Faith
By Gina Robles, Salesian Youth Ministry Associate, Salesian Cooperator – (Bellflower, California) – I attended the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis from November 19–22. Representing the Salesian Province Youth Ministry Office together with Fr. Jhoni Chamarro, SDB, from our Vocation Team, along with the Salesian Youth Ministry Office of the East and the Salesian Sisters from both the East and West, we served … Continue reading Salesian Youth Ministry at NCYC: A Journey of Faith
By Larry Arellano, Salesian Past Pupil – (Bellflower, California) – On November 5, Fr. Bob Flickinger joyfully embarked on his 26th mission trip to El Salvador. The wonderful group was comprised of 11 enthusiastic volunteers from three different parishes in Michigan, along with myself, ready to make a difference together. Fr. Bob celebrated Mass for the community on Saturday night. For his homily, he warmly … Continue reading Fr. Bob Flickinger’s 26th Trip to El Salvador
