Did you ever have a book you really wanted to start and then you go busy with homework? Or maybe finals rolled around and the world came crashing on your shoulders and the book fell out the window. Or maybe you slid it under your to do list and said that you would get to it later. That kind of happened to me but I like to say that it's all part of God's plan.
I was given this book to read called "Crazy Love" if you've never read it STOP reading this blog and go get it right now. It's way better than this silly blog. As I was on a desert day on Saturday I got really involved in this book and the Lord is so amazing! A particular line stuck out while I was reading and I was like dude I've got to write a blog about it. So here it goes!
"Having faith often means doing what others see as crazy. Something is wrong when our lives make sense to unbelievers" BAM TRUTH.
As I was reflecting on this I started thinking about my own life. I hope that my life is crazy and other people don't understand it, because I don't understand it most of the time. Some of the "crazy" not normal for a 20 something to be doing is defiantly giving 6 weeks of my summer to the Lord, just because he called me. Or waking up earlier than I should to go to daily mass, fasting, wearing modest clothes, and praising God at all times of the day and night.Saying I need to pray about that before making a decision. Discerning something for months or weeks, and doing a novena about it just to make sure. These types of behavior aren't usually the "norm" but I'm ok with it. I wish that more people would join in the continual conversion of heart, and call to missions we all have.
Imagine what our world would be like if we saw the face of Christ in all people we met. Imagine if we made the social norm loving people just because. Imagine if we weren't afraid to shout out the we love the Lord. Imagine if we put our complete and total trust in the Lord. Imagine if we wore our faith on our forehead instead of tucked away in the deepest parts of our heart.
Read the book "Crazy Love" by Francis Chan if you want to be challenged to wake up and be a Catholic 24/7 365.
Fiat
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Work Week
The Holy Spirit is MOVING!
When the newest members of my family finally arrived on Sunday my heart was so happy to meet the people whom I had been praying for. The entire week consisted of loving each other, praying, sweat, work projects, and a whole lot of HOLY SPIRIT. We built a few new things around camp and cleaned up some of the great areas that we already had.
I had to honor of working on a "shed" for 5 days with 4 of my brothers. Now when I say shed I don't mean your little dingy metal throw up in a day shed. No this was a legit 8 foot high shed with a tin roof, a beautiful door and probably the most level building on all of camp. Throughout the project we started from the ground up. We leveled the dirt, built the foundation, built the walls, roof, siding and made a door. Each aspect of the project got harder and harder. But we pushed through with a whole lot of faith and fun.The shed has now been named the manger!
I'm so thankful for all of the lessons my brothers have taught me. The rest of the week I was able to have very blessed conversations with my sisters. Some whom I have known for a year, or just a week, but everyone's hearts were so on fire for the Lord they were willing to share everything. It's beautiful to see, and hear about the different ways the Lord is moving.
I ask you to please join us on this mission. We are all called to mission! Your prayers will work wonders in my hearts, the hearts of my Life Teen family and all who come to Covecrest this summer. Pray for our priests, hosts and musicians as they prepare for summer camp.
JUST LOVE
When the newest members of my family finally arrived on Sunday my heart was so happy to meet the people whom I had been praying for. The entire week consisted of loving each other, praying, sweat, work projects, and a whole lot of HOLY SPIRIT. We built a few new things around camp and cleaned up some of the great areas that we already had.
I had to honor of working on a "shed" for 5 days with 4 of my brothers. Now when I say shed I don't mean your little dingy metal throw up in a day shed. No this was a legit 8 foot high shed with a tin roof, a beautiful door and probably the most level building on all of camp. Throughout the project we started from the ground up. We leveled the dirt, built the foundation, built the walls, roof, siding and made a door. Each aspect of the project got harder and harder. But we pushed through with a whole lot of faith and fun.The shed has now been named the manger!
I'm so thankful for all of the lessons my brothers have taught me. The rest of the week I was able to have very blessed conversations with my sisters. Some whom I have known for a year, or just a week, but everyone's hearts were so on fire for the Lord they were willing to share everything. It's beautiful to see, and hear about the different ways the Lord is moving.
I ask you to please join us on this mission. We are all called to mission! Your prayers will work wonders in my hearts, the hearts of my Life Teen family and all who come to Covecrest this summer. Pray for our priests, hosts and musicians as they prepare for summer camp.
JUST LOVE
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Isaiah 6:8
This past weekend was Summer Staff Reunion and boy was the Holy Spirit rocking. We entered into many talks, adorations, blessed conversations and shared meals. There was tons of fun, and laughter. It was great to be back at camp with some of my sisters who learned the depths of my heart throughout our time at Covecrest. While we were in Adoration on Saturday night I was reading over some parts of Mission of the Redeemer. I stumbled upon Isaiah 6:8, "Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying 'Whom shall I send? Who will go for us!' 'Here I am' I said 'send me!" What a better verse to stumble upon the day before I start my 7 week mission here at camp.
I am so ready for whatever my role becomes at camp this summer. The Lord has me here for a reason and I am so ready to serve, and love and grow in faith.
JUST LOVE
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
48 Hours
That's how many hours I have left until I leave Long Island again.
My time here has flown by. I arrived on Sunday to a world wind of Sweet 16 extravaganza. Then eased into a calm Monday as we slept off the night before's food coma. The week included, many trips to the eye doctor, a beautiful concert that ignited my love for music, a visit with an old teacher, dinners with great friends, and lots of change in my heart.
Last year at this same time, only 48 hours before I left for camp, I was scared. My heart was racing, I couldn't sleep and I was questioning what I was thinking. Today I sit calm and ready for the Lord to ruin my heart this summer.
My time here has flown by. I arrived on Sunday to a world wind of Sweet 16 extravaganza. Then eased into a calm Monday as we slept off the night before's food coma. The week included, many trips to the eye doctor, a beautiful concert that ignited my love for music, a visit with an old teacher, dinners with great friends, and lots of change in my heart.
Last year at this same time, only 48 hours before I left for camp, I was scared. My heart was racing, I couldn't sleep and I was questioning what I was thinking. Today I sit calm and ready for the Lord to ruin my heart this summer.
Friday, May 6, 2011
You get what you give
As I was waiting for my sister to get out of school today I noticed this CD cover in the car. The name of the album is "You get what you give" by Zac Brown Band. So being in a car for more than 2 minutes by myself leads me to thinking. If I get what I give I should give unconditionally. I shouldn't say oh that person's going to give me something great back in return so I should just give them a whole lot. Then there someone I just meet who probably isn't going to give me much back so I should just give them a little. NO! I should just give, and when ever, where ever God says it will be given back to me. I'm not looking for a reward. I know that the Lord has great things in store for me and I'm going to be ready whenever he "gives" me these things. But I know in my heart I've already received many things. I get a beautiful sunrise every morning, and a beautiful sunset every morning. I have a beautiful family, bigger than I may even be able to understand, friends whom love me through my faults. God has blessed me in so many ways and I can't wait to give back to him.
Fearless love without boundaries
Fiat. Amen
Fearless love without boundaries
Fiat. Amen
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
10 Days
It's been far too long since I've written a little update.
The semesters over. I leave for Covecrest in 10 days. I'm home, and my heart couldn't be happier. As I prepare for another summer at the Cove I have no idea what the Lord has in store for me. I pray for an open heart, the ability to jump fully into all things the Lord places before me.
If you are interested in becoming a prayer partner please let me know!
UBI
The semesters over. I leave for Covecrest in 10 days. I'm home, and my heart couldn't be happier. As I prepare for another summer at the Cove I have no idea what the Lord has in store for me. I pray for an open heart, the ability to jump fully into all things the Lord places before me.
If you are interested in becoming a prayer partner please let me know!
UBI
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