Youth lead others in song with keynote speaker Steve Angrisano. (Catholic Herald photo by Julianne Nornberg)

'Shine!': Youth encouraged to 'Live the Light!'

By Julianne Nornberg and Richard Schauf
FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

WISCONSIN DELLS -- High school youth from throughout the Diocese of Madison were encouraged to "Shine! Live the Light!" at a recent Resurrection 2005 youth rally at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells.

They participated in Mass, song, prayer, talks, a concert, a dance, and other activities. Modules they attended ranged in topics from dealing with stress to relationships to studying the Word of God.

Living out our faith

Speaker and musician Dave Puente of St. Paul, Minn., spoke to the youth about making a connection between their lives and the Scriptures.

"It's not only about expanding in faith, but living it out," he said.

Keynote speaker was Steve Angrisano, an internationally recognized Catholic musician and speaker who has performed at conferences and rallies across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Mixing stories with songs that made the audience laugh and cry, Angrisano taught the youth about faith.

"I think there are no words to express how much we have a God who loves us and cares for us," said Angrisano.

When he was 16, he received a Bible and a bookmark that read "You have a God-shaped vacuum in your heart that only God can fill."   Full story ...

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