Gorety Nava

“Do whatever He tells you” John 2:5

“Hagan todo lo que Él les diga” Juan 2:5

Where I serve

I will be serving at the University of Illinois at Chicago as I finish my Undergrad. Then, I’ll be sent on a grand adventure to another campus!

Estaré sirviendo en la Universidad de Illinois en Chicago al mismo tiempo que termino mi carrera. Entonces, sere enviada en una gran aventura a otra universidad!

My Story

Growing up in a Catholic family, my life was filled with Mass on Sundays, daily prayers, and all the traditions that come with being Catholic. It wasn’t until my senior year of high-school that I had a true encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist. After this encounter, there was no going back, I desired more. I wanted to keep knowing the One that loved me so immensely. I was blessed to have a community outside of my college that pursued Jesus. The missionaries on my campus took me under their wing; through their love and guidance I discovered how to have a deep, intimate connection with Jesus. It changed everything for me.

The missionaries on my campus showed me what it was to love Jesus to the point of dedicating their lives for Him and leaving everything to share the Gospel. I wanted to be able to do that for others. I’ve decided to become a missionary to support other students who were once in my place desiring more.

Jesus has transformed my life the past 4 years, and I’m so excited to see what He does the next three years on mission!

Al crecer en una familia católica, mi vida estaba llena de Misa los domingos, oraciones diarias y todas las tradiciones que acompañan el ser Católica. No fue hasta mi último año de secundaria que tuve un verdadero encuentro con Jesús en la Eucaristía. Después de este encuentro ya no había vuelta atrás, deseaba más. Quería seguir conociendo Aquel que me amaba tan inmensamente. Tuve la bendición de tener una comunidad fuera de mi universidad que buscaba a Jesús, pero cuando los misioneros en mi universidad me tomaron bajo sus alas, a través de su amor y acompañamiento descubrí cómo tener una conexión profunda e íntima con Jesús. Eso cambió todo para mí.

Los misioneros en mi universidad me mostraron lo que era amar a Jesús hasta el punto donde dedicarían sus vidas a Él y dejaron todo para compartir el Evangelio. Yo quería hacerlo por los demás. He decidido convertirme en misionera para apoyar a otros estudiantes que alguna vez estuvieron en mi lugar deseando más.

¡Jesús ha transformado mi vida los últimos 4 años y estoy muy emocionada de ver lo que El hará en los próximos tres años en misión!

Your Impact

By saying yes to God’s call to be a FOCUS missionary, I made the decision to to rely on the spiritual and financial support from Mission Partners. If you are interested in supporting me on mission, please let me know the best way to reach you and I will schedule an appointment. I’d be honored to share this mission with you!

Cuando le di el sí a Jesús, tome la decisión de confiar plenamente en Dios y en el apoyo espiritual y financiero de mis “Mission Partners” (parejas o padrinos de misión) para que me ayuden con esta misión. Por lo cual me gustaría invitarlos a formar parte de esta misión. Si están interesados en acompañarme en esta misión, por favor comuniquense conmigo. Seria un honor para mi compartir esta misión con ustedes!

Please feel free to reach me at // No dude en comunicarse conmigo:

[email protected] // 773-668-4911

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Host	Retreat Type	Start Date	End Date
Tulane University	Way of the Disciple	09/05/24	09/07/24
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Sanctifier	09/13/24	09/15/24
Parish Outreach	The Father’s House	09/16/24	09/18/24
Kansas State University	The Father’s House	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of Delaware	Rec	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of South Carolina – Columbia	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24
St. Francis University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Nicholls State University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Northwestern State University	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
University of Memphis	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
Ohio State University	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
University of Dallas	The Sanctifier	10/24/24	10/26/24
Central Connecticut State University	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Universidad de Monterrey	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
California State University – Fullerton	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Sts. Anne and Joaquim, Fargo, ND	Way of the Disciple	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Krems	Men’s	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Mary	The Father’s House	11/08/24	11/10/24
DePauw University	Rec	11/08/24	11/10/24
Philanthropy Engagement	Way of the Disciple	11/15/24	11/17/24
University of Passau	Rec	11/21/24	11/23/24
Texas A&M University	The Sanctifier	02/07/25	02/09/25
FOCUS Greek Southeast	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Midwest	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
Worcester Polytechnic Institute	The Sanctifier	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Southwest	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
Wayne State University	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
University of Illinois-Chicago	The Sanctifier	02/21/25	02/23/25
Queens College of the City University of New York	The Father’s House	03/07/25	03/09/25
Nicholls State University	Way of the Disciple	03/07/25	03/09/25
Grand Valley State University	The Father’s House	03/28/25	03/30/25
University of Northern Iowa	Way of the Disciple	04/03/25	04/05/25
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Father’s House	04/04/25	04/06/25
Arizona State University	Men’s	02/07/25	02/09/25
University of Nebraska at Kearney	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24