Edgardo was angry at God. And it was perfectly understandable. His family was broken, and he felt devastated. Through the community that he didn’t even know was there for him, he was able to re-connect with his faith.

This is Edgardo Giron. He is a Chemical Engineering major at the University of St. Thomas – Houston. Hear his story of family circumstances challenging his faith and then how he stays in good communication with God throughout the trials of his life.

Check out Fr. Eduardo’s episode of MAX Stories:

• Prayer isn’t “one-size-fits-all"

Check out Pat Gunning’s episode of MAX Stories:

• Come see for yourself

Edgardo said he went on a Kerygma retreat in high school. Here’s a link to the definition of Kerygma: https://denvercatholic.org/what-do-we-mean-by-the-term-kerygma/

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Becoming a priest is intense. In Fr. Eduardo’s experience, prayer was his life line. When he stepped away from the distractions of the world to focus on prayer, he found his prayer style. But it wasn’t immediate... it took practice.

This is Fr. Eduardo Rivera. He is the Campus Chaplain at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. His routine for meditation might not be your preferred method of prayer, but who knows, maybe it is exactly what you have been needing.

Thinking about the various ways to pray, check this out for 10 new ways to pray, https://www.franciscanmedia.org/st-anthony-messenger/10-new-ways-to-pray/.

Check out the Catholic daily readings from Scripture, https://bible.usccb.org/.

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Kamryn felt betrayal for this first time at 19 years old. After a devastating athletic injury, she felt betrayed by God. In the silence of her prayer, while resting in her desolation, she found hope as God spoke to her.

This is Kamryn Spell. She is a student and athlete at the University of St. Thomas – Houston. Find out what “word” came to her in prayer and how it led her to trust in God's plan for her life.

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Chris knows adversity ... and strength. He has seen people tragically bottom out while witnessing others live with courage. All these experiences have shaped him, and through prayer, he has realized what’s most important.

This is Christopher Zeglin. He is the Associate Vice President of Marketing at University of St. Thomas-Houston. A United States Navy Veteran, Christopher talks about his time working in anti-terrorism, the tragic loss of his mother and brother, and the one thing that remained constant. Hear his story of heartbreak, strength, and perseverance.

Find prayers for just about anything here: https://www.usccb.org/catholic-prayers.

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Danielle sees a shaking in the world today. While people say that all the time, she sees the Christian community, as a whole, reaching an undeniable tipping point. The divide between Protestants and Catholics is getting smaller and smaller, and she wants Catholics to get ready for a new level of Christian unity.

This is Danielle Brown. She is the Director of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism. She draws a parallel between Protestant powerhouse Francis Chan’s intrigue with communion and the Catholic Church undergoing a three-year National Eucharistic Revival. She calls this a “John 17 type work” that calls Christians to be one in Christ. Hear her view on the next phase of Christian unity.

Learn more about Danielle:

Danielle Brown - The GIVEN Institute https://www.usccb.org/committees/ad-hoc-committee-against-racism

Learn more about the National Eucharistic Congress: https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/

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Nathaniel doesn’t want to be a disgrace. While he and his family are witnessing 50,000 people gathered in a stadium doing one thing – he realizes he is responsible for his family. For him, the time to teach is now and the time to practice what you preach is ever-present.

This is Nathaniel Binversie, a full-time missionary. On this episode, he shares his experience of attending the National Eucharistic Congress with his family, specifically his three young daughters. Hear why he has taken up the mantel of guiding his family to a deeper love of Jesus Christ.

Learn more about Nathaniel’s ministry: https://www.nathanielbinversie.com/

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One thing is for sure, it’s hot in South Texas. Rick’s job was to capture thousands of people walking in Brownsville, Texas heat with ... well ... Jesus. The heat was brutal, but overwhelming joy for Christ let Rick to only think about one thing: go.

This is Rick Trevino. He is a Project Manager and Content Developer for the Diocese of Brownsville in Texas. Listen to him describe his experience of a Eucharistic Procession and how he now sees that we have no excuses. Just go out and spread the Good News.

Learn more about the Diocese of Brownsville, https://cdob.org/.

Learn what a Eucharistic Pilgrimage is, https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/about-the-2024-national-eucharistic-pilgrimage

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Pat was born and raised Catholic, but never quite "owned" his faith. But in high school, he admired unique the peace and joy he saw in his some of his peers and thought, "whatever it is that they have, I want that."

This is Pat Gunning. He is the Campus Minister at the University of St. Thomas-Houston. Hear how sometimes spiritual journeys don’t involve dramatic moments or visions. Sometimes the journey involves a joyful presence, a desire for more and an understanding of peace.

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