Tradition and Young Adults With Alberto BSU Campus Minister

In this episode of Desert Wanderers, we engage in a profound discussion with Alberto, a dedicated member of the St. Paul's Newman Center, about the evolving experience of young Catholics today. Alberto shares valuable insights into the balance between tradition and modernity within the Church, particularly how college students are rediscovering their faith. We explore the significance of Mass, the power of adoration, and the importance of community in nurturing a vibrant spiritual life. Join us as we unpack the beauty of Catholicism and how it resonates with the younger generation.

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(00:00) Desert Wanderers will interview priests, religious and laity in Boise

(00:44) Alberto is a campus ministry worker at St. Paul's Newman Center

(01:09) We were talking about how there's a balance between traditional and progressive ideas

(07:46) I always feel like the music needs to be more joyful during Lent

(13:33) There's a reason why 99.9% of churches have angled floors

(15:27) I think there's been a shift in younger Catholics towards faster delivery

(20:40) Reconciliation involves searching for God in the afterlife

(21:37) Thomas Aquinas says the first remedy for sorrow is to do something pleasurable

(26:42) Save that for Lent, right? Like, you're going to do something

(29:57) Father Dom says during Advent you should ask for forgiveness so you can celebrate Christmas

(35:22) 71% of you that listen to our content regularly have yet to subscribe

(38:38) Ken Patterson: When I grew up, there was not this level of information

(45:04) When you would have the priest say things like, everything in, in this church is turned off

(46:00) I worry that people can enter the church because of how it looks

(50:22) There was a time when I learned about the traditional Latin Mass

(55:20) Natalie: I think we appreciate Vatican II and that we were able to understand

(59:45) Now that you're doing the common vernacular, now comes translations

(01:03:35) It's similar to going on a date where you dress up for them

(01:07:14) Several parents complained about the music at our youth mass after mass

(01:11:19) Many people complain about lack of incense at St. Paul's Mass

(01:15:41) I think what you guys are producing is bearing fruit at youth Mass

(01:19:32) Something so beautiful about our faith is that we run into times of distraction

(01:24:14) Mary gives birth to Jesus in a stable, right? So already you're on this

(01:25:46) Mary could have lied to bring her son out of that pain, right

(01:31:34) The disciples were fully human, period, right? Because they saw miracles

(01:36:59) Adoration can be very life giving. I mean, that's the reason people feel bad

(01:41:16) If you're distracted during adoration, relax, you're at Mass

(01:45:55) The Holy Spirit came down because Jesus knew we weren't enough

(01:48:29) What people should know about the Newman center, how to get involved

(01:53:22) Mary says Catholic catechism helps students understand their political identity

(01:57:55) If there's a church teaching you don't understand, go to a saint

(01:59:02) What advice would you give parishes about youth ministry