5 French Foods You Have to Try
France is world-famous for its fine cuisine. For French cooks, making a meal is an art.
Christmas Around the World
Christmas is a time of celebration, joy, and hope. Each year, people from around the world gather to celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. From decorations, to feasts, to celebrations, each culture has its own unique way of celebrating this joy-filled time. Although Christmas traditions around the world may look very different, the […]
A Reflection on the Holy Land By Jenna Streich
“Hope is the capacity to see God in the midst of trouble, and to be co-workers with the Holy Spirit who is dwelling in us.” These words, written in 2009, were published in a document by Church leaders in the Holy Land calling for peace, justice, and reconciliation in their homeland. As war rages in […]
5 Ways to Become a Lifelong Learner in the Faith
Studies have shown that learning new things keeps your brain healthy; in the same way, learning more about ourselves, our faith, and our God keeps us spiritually healthy. A faith that fails to reflect, learn, and grow will decay, and as our spiritual health atrophies, so will our relationship with God. It is so easy […]
Integrating Intentionality into Your Pilgrimage
Embarking on a pilgrimage is more than just a physical journey; it’s a profound odyssey of the heart and spirit. Each step you take, each sacred site you visit, holds the potential for transformation and encounter. The key to unlocking this potential lies in the practice of intentionality – the art of infusing purpose and […]
2023 World Youth Day: Inspiring Today’s Young Adults & Beyond
Established by Pope John Paul II in 1984 as a way to inspire the Church’s youth, years later World Youth Day continues to inspire young Catholics around the world. In doing so, it not only directly imparts virtues and values with the youth in attendance, it also empowers these individuals to be examples for others. […]
Top 10 Items You MUST HAVE For Your Upcoming Catholic Pilgrimage
Ready to start packing but not sure where to start? Verso has you covered.
13 Books for Your Ultimate World Youth Day Reading List
One way to get even more out of this adventure is to prepare ahead of time by learning about some of the people, places, or events you’re going to encounter.
Top 10 Items You ABSOLUTELY DON’T NEED For Your World Youth Day Pilgrimage
“But do you need it?” The moment we wake, we are confronted with this question. Do I need to wake up right now or will smashing the snooze do? Then we’re off to breakfast… do we need that donut? Well, no. But it would be pretty cool if we had it. The rest of our day […]
Top 10 Items You MUST HAVE For Your World Youth Day Pilgrimage
Ready to start packing but not sure where to start? Verso has you covered.