Brothers Julio and Marvin become restless during the reading of the Passion, and begin playfully slapping one another with palms they received upon their visit to church. Watch what happens next!

“My life has been returned to me after many years of chronic illness,” commented Bill Hahn, who wrote a song to thank organ donors and their families that is part of this Share YOUR Story video. Send Goodness Reigns your story or that of someone you know who brings goodness to others.

In what ways am I blind? Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, of Salt + Light TV, offers insights into this week’s Gospel story of Jesus’ healing of the blind man.

“Operation Rice Bowl makes you aware of what’s going on in other countries; how money is being used–and it helps people.” Carolyn, age 14

“Through the traditional practices of fasting, almsgiving and prayer, which are an expression of our commitment to conversion, Lent teaches us how to live the love of Christ in an ever more radical way..” Pope Benedict XVI
(Courtesy of Zenit News Service: www.zenit.org.)

The international line-up of movies depicts how people react to God when facing life’s trials. (View this and other articles at http://www.madrid11.com/.)

Submit your responses in the comment area below and we’ll announce the winner in early April.

Close to 45 youth ministers, media professionals, filmmakers, diocesan and nationally-known Catholics are taking part in the judging of GR contest films.

I forgot that I had a million other things I needed to get done. I was present to this little girl giggling and yelling, “as fast as you can!” as I pulled her with all my might.

Soaking wet, shivering, and I’m not going to lie, a little frightened, I sat there praying silently, begging for the storm to be over. How could God make this happen on the final day of our [World Youth Day] trip when we were here serving Him?