Watch

Voices of Synod 2018 | Brian Rhude

Creator:
Published:
March 18, 2024
October 10, 2018
This young adult from Synod 2018 speaks to what he thinks young people want in the Catholic Church.

What are young people looking for in the Church? Brian Rhude explains the difference of a church that walks with you instead of dragging you — and why he sees #Synod2018 as a time for young people to speak up.

"We can't just sit here and wait passively," he shares. "We have this chance; we have to act."

Video Transcript

Brian Rhude: For once, it feels like we don't have to go run a marathon to go find the church. The church is coming to us, here.

I think what young people are looking for is someone to listen, someone to accompany them. But not someone that's going to say "I'm older than you, I know what I'm doing," and kind of grab you by the collar and drag you.

As opposed to, you know, I have experienced Christ, but so have you, and your life isn't my life. Let's walk together, let's figure this out, and let's try to make each other saints.

We can't just sit here and wait passively. We have this chance, we have to act, and it's right here, so why not?

Creators:
Grotto
Published:
March 18, 2024
October 10, 2018
On a related note...
Helping Students Achieve a Debt-Free Education

Helping Students Achieve a Debt-Free Education

Grotto

Feast of the Chair of St. Peter | #GrottoMusic

Feast of the Chair of St. Peter | #GrottoMusic

Grotto

Welcome to the Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

Welcome to the Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

Jennon Bell Hoffmann

Letters from the Past Orient Our Fight for Justice

Letters from the Past Orient Our Fight for Justice

Josh Noem

Inventor Creates Furniture Out of Recycled Materials

Inventor Creates Furniture Out of Recycled Materials

Grotto

Learning to Pray Through My OCD and Perfectionism

Learning to Pray Through My OCD and Perfectionism

Molly Cruitt

Meatless Friday Recipe: Tortellini Soup

Meatless Friday Recipe: Tortellini Soup

Grotto

This Saint Found Peace During Quarantine — So Can We

This Saint Found Peace During Quarantine — So Can We

John Tuttle

Welcome to the Neighborhood: Old Town

Welcome to the Neighborhood: Old Town

Jennon Bell Hoffmann

Special Olympics Track & Field Event Gives Everyone a Chance to Compete

Special Olympics Track & Field Event Gives Everyone a Chance to Compete

Grotto

This 28-Year-Old Shows Us How to Bear Suffering with Hope

This 28-Year-Old Shows Us How to Bear Suffering with Hope

Grace Carroll

The Small Voice Nudging Us From Within

The Small Voice Nudging Us From Within

Bethany Meola

What Do Christians Mean by 'Salvation'?

What Do Christians Mean by 'Salvation'?

Mike Tenney

Never Lose Hope Spotify Playlist

Never Lose Hope Spotify Playlist

Grotto

Why Bother Reading the Bible?

Why Bother Reading the Bible?

Coty Miller

Feast Day: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Feast Day: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Grotto

4 Approaches to Checking In with Yourself

4 Approaches to Checking In with Yourself

Mike Tenney

Voices of Synod 2018 | Julian Paparella

Voices of Synod 2018 | Julian Paparella

Grotto

Elmore Roots | A Grotto Short Film

Elmore Roots | A Grotto Short Film

Grotto, Josh Long, Jane O'Connor

Saint Joseph Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Saint Joseph Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Grotto

newsletter

We’d love to be pals.

Sign up for our newsletter, and we’ll meet you in your inbox each week.