S+L team ready for day 2! #SteubieTO @steubieTO @archtoronto pic.twitter.com/LjMkR6KWVP
— Salt + Light (@saltandlighttv) July 5, 2014
SteubieTO Day 2 began with a lively morning worship session led by the amazingly talented Ike Ndolo, his band and Jakie Francois!
The anticipation is palpable in @MattamyAC! @AMDGomer @therealbobrice @JackieFrancois @ikendolo ready! #SteubieTO pic.twitter.com/KZoCG0kbGA — Salt + Light (@saltandlighttv) July 5, 2014
Soon after, Host Bob Rice kicked off the day with Morning Prayer and advice on how to develop a daily prayer life.
P.R.A.Y: Praise, Repent, Ask, YAY! #SteubieTO
— Ryerson Catholics (@RyersonCatholic) July 5, 2014
The morning’s keynote speaker, Fr. Dave Pivonka then took the reins and gave his talk title God is Real.
Fr. Dave Pivonka showing the teens that #Godis real! Just another day at #SteubieTO! @steubieTO @archtoronto pic.twitter.com/BFDci7gZNv — Salt + Light (@saltandlighttv) July 5, 2014
In short, easy and engaging manner, Fr. Dave proved the existence of God, followed by #SteubieTO’s first mass!
Don't forget the Coca-Cola court where @AMDGomer is giving his #GodisinService talk! @steubieTO #SteubieTO pic.twitter.com/1c6gzQKqva
— Salt + Light (@saltandlighttv) July 5, 2014
#SteubieTO teens and volunteers also squeezed in a quick break between sessions. Some chose to catch up on World Cup action….
#steubieTO teens taking a break and getting their #WorldCup2014 fix! @steubieTO pic.twitter.com/770FizuJk1 — Salt + Light (@saltandlighttv) July 5, 2014
….while others played a quick game of ultimate frisbee! We care for the WHOLE person at Steubenville Toronto!
Yet others take an active approach and embrace the ultimate frisbee lifestyle isn't #SteubieTO the best? @steubieTO pic.twitter.com/EJjvhUaiBt
— Salt + Light (@saltandlighttv) July 5, 2014
Before dinner, the #SteubieTO participants were given another chance for reconciliation….
Let God get close to you- Fr. Dave Pivonka. #steubieTO @steubieTO @archtoronto pic.twitter.com/vnL44qU53p — Salt + Light (@saltandlighttv) July 6, 2014
After an evening of Praise, Worship, Adoration and reconciliation, teens returned to their hotels for rest to prepare for the final day of #SteubieTO.
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