As Rusty and I enjoy breakfast, a sudden humming noise from down the path breaks the morning serenity. Six off-road vehicles arrive and circle up at a nearby campsite as practiced during the Old West. Men and boys unmount their rides only to survey the now circled and protected wilderness. I whisper to Rusty, "OH BOY”

His rant received a bajillion views on the Vlog, which explains that some might agree.  But the young influencer's constant mistakes in life only mean a lack of personal trajectory.   I agree; life is confusing.  However, there is a book of life, and specifically, a letter for men to help navigate struggles during life's journey.

This isn't just a road trip; it's an immersive journey fueled by freedom and the dependable spirit of our Silverado. Each creative episode captures a distinct and reflective leg of this incredible expedition, so buckle up, visit Catholic Camper, and let the adventure begin!

While camping in the eastern woods of Texas, a young man from San Antonio, named Pablo, drove into a nearby campsite where I had pitched my tent. His means of exploration was simple: an orange-breasted Royal Enfield motorcycle. He set up base camp with only a ground tent from London, a blue chair, and cigarettes. Pablo's journey led him to this moment. Indeed, he had the same idea: to get off the grind and onto the open road, to explore the unknown.

Participation takes different forms according to people’s different gifts and offices, but there is a fundamental obligation arising from the sacrament of Baptism (cf. Pope John Paul II, Christifideles Laici, 15): that people place their gifts, their resources—their selves—at God’s service in and through the Church.

A framework to develop new ministry at your church is not just a task but a sacred journey that requires prayer and intentionality.