Overland, yes. But rest in a treehouse.

There it was! Goals to begin ministering to youth in a format that is complete and fulfills the mission of the church.  Recognizing that social events alone weren't enough to achieve our goals, I began integrating various aspects of ministry, but not alone.

For this writer, Thanksgiving is not necessarily a time to pinpoint the events of the Pilgrims on Plymouth Rock. Instead, Thanksgiving commemorates charity in our neighborhoods.

I found the canister by feel, my fingers tracing the cold metal. Stuffing it into my pocket with a hurried push, I fumbled with the safety clip, my hands slick with nervous sweat. I had to go bad! But as my thumb found the trigger, it slipped. We will be dead by the morning.

The turning point wasn't a sudden, dramatic vision, but a quiet, almost embarrassing moment of stillness during the second session. It was near, PEACE.

Death is hard to understand. But with a story in hand, about those who have kicked the can, we glimpse into immortalizing these people forever. Read my personal experience with death and view a photoshoot I took about the subject.

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.