Fr. Mark talks with Fr. Will Straten of St. Mary’s Catholic Center at Texas A&M, one of the most vibrant and evangelizing campus ministries in the country. Fr. Will shares how students are formed as disciples, how small groups and missionaries impact campus life, and how worship, beauty, and community lead thousands of young people to Christ. A hopeful look at the future of the Church.
00:00 – Introduction & Welcome
01:10 – Who Is Fr. Will Stratton?
03:05 – Campus Ministry at Texas A&M
05:20 – Forming Apostles in College Life
08:10 – Evangelization on a Large Secular Campus
11:25 – FOCUS Missionaries & Student Leadership
15:40 – Outreach to Corps of Cadets & Greek Life
19:05 – John 15 Small Groups Explained
23:50 – Worship, Liturgy & Daily Mass Culture
28:30 – Building the New Church: Vision & Symbolism
34:55 – OCIA Growth & Stories of Conversion
40:20 – Hope for the Future of the Church
44:00 – Closing Thoughts & Final Blessing