Everything went quiet, and time stopped for a moment. Then suddenly, loud rumbles and howling wind filled my ears. I ran back inside, yelling for my family to get down to the small laundry room. But it was already too late. Tornado!

Camping alone was a surprise experience. Packing my gear and gassing up the steel horse I ride took a different type of sentiment.  How would I survive?

“Together, we watched the alien landscape unfold.” Into the desert, into Lent.

Covid-19 hit right before Lent 2020. This happened just as we were preparing for Easter, pushing me to come together with others, reflect, and offer support. Even though it was hard, this time showed me how strong we can be and how important community is during discouraging moments.

How does the calling to be a disciple of Jesus Christ differ from being a Lay Apostle? Can the Laity be called to both?

Unexpected delays and searches at the Canadian border cause anxieties and surprises that impact our travel mood. Wow!

The unfortunate truth is that overlanding in its truest form—the kind that demanded skill, grit, and a profound respect for the wild—has been suffocated by its own popularity. What we’re left with is a new definition: "car camping" with a hefty price tag.

This isn't just a road trip; it's an immersive journey fueled by freedom and the dependable spirit of our Silverado. Each creative episode captures a distinct and reflective leg of this incredible expedition, so buckle up, visit Catholic Camper, and let the adventure begin!

Participation takes different forms according to people’s different gifts and offices, but there is a fundamental obligation arising from the sacrament of Baptism (cf. Pope John Paul II, Christifideles Laici, 15): that people place their gifts, their resources—their selves—at God’s service in and through the Church.

A framework to develop new ministry at your church is not just a task but a sacred journey that requires prayer and intentionality.