The 2010 Reasons for Hope Conference was a huge success! A strong sense of community and solidarity was felt by the 115 young Catholics that gathered together for the weekend.

It brought to life Pope Benedict XVI's words during the Papal Vigil at WYD08: 'To be truly alive is to be transformed from within, open to the energy of God's love.'

If you couldn't make Reasons for Hope, you can catch the talks here, in this special Xt3 podcast.

To read more about the weekend, head on over here, and perhaps grab some tips about how to make sure you get a spot for next year!

Xt3 grab seven young Catholics and put them under the SPOTLIGHT. Every week during Lent we'll explore their sense of Catholicism, what they think are the big issues that the Church and youth face, and the best things about being a Catholic today.

In Episode 3, our participants are asked what they think is the greatest challenge to the Church, and to young Catholics, in today's society.

See also Episodes one and two on Xt3!

Two weeks before Vocation Enquiry Day at the Seminary of the Good Shepherd at Homebush, the priesthood as a vocation took centre stage at  this month's meeting of Sydney's popular Theology on Tap (TOT).

From the young seminarian pointing out that if you love God and you want to do more for your neighbour, then you just might have a vocation, to  the honest, practical, inspiring answers to priestly celibacy, celebration of the sacraments, and life as a priest this TOT is one not to be missed. Inspiring, warm, funny and truthful: a seminarian, a recently ordained priest, and an experienced priest give the best testimony to being men of God.

For the Q&A of this talk, go here.

Over 3000 young people made a procession with the Cross and Icon around Madrid, as it prepared to leave on its journey. Share in the testimonies of the young Spanish pilgrims here.

Sr Mary Madeline, of the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia, reflects on the miracle of the transfiguration. Even though the disciples fell asleep, Jesus gave them the miracles of hope that they would need in the days to come.

Visit Xt3's Miracles podcast for more!