Anger is a powerful emotion. Sometimes it turns a negative situation into a positive. It can give us strength to push through a difficult or painful situation. On the other hand, anger and resentment can lead us to lash out and say or do things we don’t mean, inflicting our own pain on someone else. […]
Music and the Gospel: “Fire,” Barns Courtney, 1st Sunday of Advent Read More »
Sometimes we make risky decisions. I don’t need to study for a test. I stay out a little later than I tell my parents. I decide that one drink at a party won’t hurt anything. Then I get busted and have two explain myself to those I respect and care about. Or, on the other
Music and the Gospel: “Beamish Boy,” Daunt, Christ the King Read More »
When Alessia Cara sings out to let your face “shine, shine, shine,” she celebrates the grace that every individual brings to our lives and communities. SPIRIT celebrates the Starry Night Prom that students at De La Salle High School host for people who are disabled. They welcome more than a thousand people. The prom has
Music and the Gospel: “Wild Things,” Alessia Cara, 2nd Sunday of Easter Read More »
Throughout our lives we make many decisions. Some are no-brainers. Some difficult and scary, even painful and heartbreaking. Spirit follows the inner workings of one young woman’s thought process as she weighs her options, her conscience, and the advice of those around her to make the best choice possible for all involved. Adele’s song expresses
Music and the Gospel: “Remedy,” Adele, 4th Sunday of Lent Read More »
Santigold says that her song “Chasing Shadows” is about being “caught in the web we spin around ourselves…as quickly as we reach our goals, our gaze shifts to those still looming…we judge ourselves harshly for not being further ont he path” (Pitchfork). High school is a stressful time. Our own expectations and the expectations of
Music and the Gospel: “Chasing Shadows,” Santigold, 1st Sunday of Lent Read More »
In high school people start to branch out from their groups of friends and often pair up. It’s a time to develop a sense of who you are and who you are with a significant other. Spirit discusses relationships this week, what it takes to create a strong and healthy relationship, and (eventually) a strong
Music and the Gospel: “Better Place,” Rachel Platten Read More »
Cyber-bullying is a major issue today. The benefit of social media is that it gives us a platform to express ourselves; it gives us a chance to show off our personalities and values. Most of the time this is fun. On the other hand, social media can be used to express opinions and beliefs that
Music and the Gospel: “Roots,” Imagine Dragons Read More »
School is a time of figuring out who we are and who we want to be. It can be a challenging time. It can become a place where we learn what values we truly appreciate and who is ultimately important to us. Sometimes the choices and decisions we make don’t make us popular. Spirit focuses
Music and the Gospel: “Renegades,” X Ambassadors Read More »
“Whoever among you wants to be first must serve the needs of all. The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve.” This Sunday’s Spirit focuses on service. By sustaining the Empty Bowls project and donating the proceeds to Heifer International (which then provides a means for helping people become more
Music and the Gospel: “Set The World On Fire,” Britt Nicole Read More »
Relationships can be hard, especially in high school. This week’s issue focuses on relationships, how they can affect us, change us, and what can happen when they don’t work out. Key lines: Loving can hurt / Loving can hurt sometimes / But it’s the only thing that I know / When it gets hard /
Music and the Gospel: “Photograph,” Ed Sheeran Read More »