by alex-focus | May 30, 2019 | YES
“Do you wish to honor the body of Christ? Then do not disdain him when you see him in rags. After having honored Him in the church with silken vestments, do not leave Him to die of cold outside for lack of clothing. For it is the same Jesus who says ‘this is my body’...
by alex-focus | May 30, 2019 | YES
“A World Party is one of the most beautiful things to participate in during a YES Trip. Despite living in the same community, we oftentimes don’t know the stories and internal struggles that people around us face. We are simply called by God to show them love...
by alex-focus | May 27, 2019 | YES
May 24th – 27th was a weekend full of fun, learning, and calls to action for all participants and leaders of our 2nd Annual Servant Leadership Conference. YES provides this conference each year for those active members of YES that have been on at least one YES...
by alex-focus | May 14, 2019 | Blog
Your parish can participate in FOCUS’ national Back to School Backpack Program! Help us serve children who, without you, would attend the first day of school without a backpack or adequate supplies for back to school. The reality is, that even if you live in an...
by alex-focus | Apr 30, 2019 | YES
I’m always struck by how perfectly the prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian encapsulates both the spirit of Great Lent and the mission of YES. As we unworthily make our prostrations at the foot of the Lord’s throne, we ask that He replace our slothfulness and despair with...
