JPG Morning Convocation

This morning, Joe Orrino joined us for convocation and shared with our students how to suffer well. He was faced with a situation where he was embarrassed and could have reacted poorly but instead, decided to trust in the Lord and his plan.

This morning Steve Bell joined us for convocation and spoke on growing up Catholic, but the faith not being his own until he was 37. He realized that he did not want to settle for cultural Catholicism but instead wanted to live a life of intentional Catholicism.

Thank you Steve for sharing your witness!

This morning Fr. Sean joined us for convocation. He spoke about his high school experience and how throughout his four years, he had his conversion. Each year was in a different way, but by the end, he was ready to answer God's call for his life. Thank you Fr. Sean!

This morning, Fr. Joe McLagan joined us for convocation and spoke about being able to see clearly. Not just physically, but when you can get to a point of seeing clearly in your humanity is when you truly see. Seeing with depth, color, and nuance to further dive into your humanity. Thank you Fr. Joe for joining us!

Today, Mrs. Avery Coats, wife of math teacher Mr. Coats, gave us a wonderful convocation about her choice to live her faith daily. She was faced with this choice in college, she could choose to live her life for God everyday, or not. She still consciously makes this choice, and each of us can as well. Thank you Avery!

This morning, Seminarian Luke discussed we all will go through a "moment of existential crisis that imposes a choice upon you", particularly in your faith. You have the choice to remain on the fence or go all in, but if you remain on the fence, you can't go to Heaven. He also discussed that in order to live, you must continue to change and want to be more like God. Thank you Luke for your witness!

Today, current JPG junior and president of our Mountaineers for Life club, Ellie Abegg, gave convocation about her personal experience on the March for Life this past week. She talked about how important it is to value each life, and how a specific video touched her communicating the fact that “Never before and never again will someone like me ever be.” Thank you Ellie for sharing your experience and being a voice for the unborn!

Brother Joseph Paolucci shares how his adventurous spirit and the phrase "Be Bold" guided him on his journey to Spain and in his faith life.

Mr. Glassman, the Executive Director of Annunciation Heights, reflects on the well-known quote: "The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort; you were made for greatness."

Mr. Kummer shared how the greatest blessings of his life have occurred when he has been invited by the Lord to give up control.

Samantha Kelley, founder of FIERCE Athlete, gave an extended convocation on the beauty of authentic femininity in sports and the gift of the differences between men and women.

Today our awesome Front Desk Receptionist, Mrs. Shaleane Abegg, share about how the Lord worked through tragedy to present a simple invitation to her and her future husband, which changed the trajectory of their lives.

Mrs. Jeannine Duffield, Director of Respect Life for the Archdiocese of Denver recounted how she's only found peace and clarity in her life and career when she has put God at the center.

The local Missionaries of Charity sisters joined us for an extended convocation to share the beauty of the journey to their vocations. This episode is an excerpt from one of the sisters.

Mr. Dominic Paolucci shared about how his quest for friendship and struggling with loneliness even in the midst of friendship ultimately drew him to a deep and intimate friendship with Jesus.

Mr. Pries, our second president, shares the powerful story of Jan Tyranowski to encourage our students on their path to sainthood.

David encourages us to reflect on the beautiful connection between the Divine Mercy St. Faustina tells us about and the crucifixion.

Dan, the Resident Coordinator at Cathedral Plaza Apartments, speaks of being open to God's plans for us instead of our own.

Director of Varsity Catholic, Thomas, emphasizes to our students that the choices they make in their youth—both today and in the present moment—shape their future selves and future decisions.