"But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ." -Philippians 3:20 This week we are joined by a friend of OLF, John Brahier, who serves as the Associate Superintendent of Catholic Culture for the Archdiocese of Detroit. Within his role, John is able to offer ample insight into the state of all 79 of the Catholic schools in the archdiocese as well as the future forward for promoting a solid culture at each of these schools in hopes of bringing the entire group together. As a father of three (soon to be four!), John himself has personal interest in paving a bright future for all of the youth that we serve.

"Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith." -Hebrews 13:7

Live from the MANS conference in downtown Detroit at the Huntington Place with over 1700 attendees, we had a wonderful conversation with Sr. Kateri Burbee and Laura Ilov, the principal and assistant principal at Holy Redeemer Grade School in Mexicantown. They run an astonishingly faith-based program and encourage their students above all to be saints. We sit down and discuss how they're able to do that in 2024, the fruits they've noticed from taking such a radical approach, and how we all play an active role in the formation and catechesis of others.

"Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name: you are mine." -Isaiah 43:1

When it comes to our programs staff, no one is more beloved by our groups than Paco Herrera, who truly invests himself into each and every participant of the program he's running. Paco talks about the importance of calling someone by name, the need to "put on a show" to bring energy program, and how this all harmonizes with a deep and profound spiritual environment. Tune in to hear Paco break open and investigate the technique that has made him a staple for any OLF retreat.