Today was a wonderful day. I got my grades back from my first quiz and assignment, which was a great reassurance that I'm adjusting fine to being back in school. Someone said hey to me across the cafeteria. It seems like such a small thing, but it is a huge step considering until yesterday I hadn't talked to any of my classmates yet. I went to Mass and listened to yet another wonderful homily. Entwined with this wonderful sense of joy about how life is going in this moment was another feeling.
The homily, centered on how we are to give our lives to God as part of the lay priesthood, brought up so many thoughts about Familyland. It seems every time I am "on track" spiritually I return to thinking about that place. As I walked out of the chapel I was wondering, "Where will I be going after I graduate? What am I going to do with my life?" I managed to drown out those thoughts with lunch, music, homework and class. When I got home I saw a video a friend made about Catholic Familyland. She had been trying to upload it for a while, but it took until today. As I watched the pictures and read the quotes from those whose lives have been changed, I was nearly brought to tears. I don't know where I would be today without this Apostolate and the friends I've made there. But more than that, I want to be part of a ministry that has this impact. A ministry that provides a spiritual support system to teenagers, faith formation for children, a spiritual retreat for adults; a ministry that changes lives and families.
It has been 3 and a half months since I first thought about visiting the lay ministry behind this Apostolate, the Catholic Corps. I'm even more positive now that this is the next step on my search for peace. It might not be where I'm called, but for some reason or another I think this is the next step either way. So I'll continue to walk the path I'm on until I can go on a look-see.
Pax Christi!
Beautiful. You are in my prayers, friend.
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