Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for you are at my side. With your rod and your staff that give me courage. From time to time, I have shared stories about my experiences with Catholic Scouting. Some of you know that I often spend part of the summer serving as a chaplain at the Philmont Scout Ranch in Northern New Mexico. The program is a high adventure backpacking experience that brings approximately 18,000 participants to the ranch each summer. The program is staffed by college-aged men and women. The role of the chaplain is typical of any parish ministry in that we celebrate sacraments, we minister to the sick, we evangelize the faith, particularly with college staff. And like any other parochial ministry, tragedies occur and the chaplains are called upon to...