Perhaps one of the most telling symptoms of a society’s health is it’s suicide rate. What a tragic statistic that unfortunately devastates cultures and families around the world on a daily basis.

Today’s Story

The testimony you are about to hear from this young lady, faces the growing suicide rates around the world, especially among young people, head on. What gets her through? You will just have to find out by clicking play and listening to her amazing story. What is the health of a society when suicide rates continue to rise in the 21st century? Thankfully, the Catholic Church has been blessed with a youth outreach ministry called NET, which stands for National Evangelization Teams. You will hear about NET in today’s testimony. All across the United States and other nations, NETters as they call themselves, take on the task of being God’s instruments to the youth of the nations. Through living out virtue and the message of the Gospels, young people serve young people through the same act of charity that Christ showed on the cross, self-sacrifice.

Connect

Perhaps you may be called to join net? If you are interested in learning more about this Catholic apostolate, click on their logo just to the left. This will take you to their website where all the information about their mission is held. It is there that you may begin the most exciting adventure of your life. Just listen to this story from today and you will see what we’re talking about. Indeed, suicide can and must be overcome, by Christ!

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Yesterday’s Story

Readings for 20th February 2012
First: James 3:13-18
Responsorial: Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 15
Gospel: Mark 9:14-29

Rosary: Joyful Mysteries
1. Annunciation
2. Visitation
3. Nativity
4. Presentation
5. Finding Jesus in the Temple

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