Red Stick Catholics - Youth

Youth ministers, don't forget to register your group for the 2019 Diocesan Junior High Retreat, Fully Alive, by October 15th. THAT'S ONLY 6 DAYS AWAY! Hurry, spots are filling fast!

Today we celebrate the Feast of St. James the Greater (The Apostle). James and his brother John (the Evangelist) were both given the very unique title of "Boanerges" by Jesus in the Gospel which literally translates to "Men of Thunder" (Mark 3:17). The two brothers lived up to this title in the Gospel of Luke when, after being rebuked by a Samaritan Village, James and his brother ask Jesus if he wants them to "call fire down from heaven" to destroy the village (Luke 9:51-56). Of course Jesus rebukes James and John for this request however it is here we see their passion, boldness and "thunderousness" fully on display for our Lord. Stepping out into a life of discipleship requires no small amount of courage for St. James was among the first of the Apostles to be martyred for the name of Jesus (Acts 12). Pray that we can call upon the intercession of the courageous spirit of St. James to keep our legs moving forward and our hearts full of hope when rest of us wants to turn back from completing our mission of building the kingdom here on earth.