Cayna Love

Howdy howdy!! I’m Cayna Love, and I’m SO PUMPED to be a FOCUS Missionary!

Do small things with great love! – Mother Teresa

“Tend my Sheep” (John 21:16)

Where I serve

I graduated from Benedictine College (go ravens!) in Atchison, Kansas, this past May with a degree in Elementary Education. Now I am a first-year missionary serving at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia!! Go Patriots!!!

The gals on the GMU team!! Dina, Mary, and me! (Our whole team pic, including the gentlemen, is coming soon!)

My Story

My story is that of a gradual deepening of my faith over the years. I first encountered the Lord in the Holy Eucharist while in High School on a retreat. After choosing to go to Benedictine College, I slowly fell more in love with Jesus and His plan for my life.

I ran track at Benedictine, and it is there that my heart exploded with love for the girls on the team, and my desire to be a missionary grew. It wasn’t until a 2025 spring break mission trip to Peru that I knew God was calling me to be a FOCUS missionary. It was during mass one day, while I was wrestling with God about what to do after graduation, that the phrase “love them” was put on my heart.

Lord, what are you calling me to?

Love them

Lord, what should I do with my life?

Love them

Lord, what is my purpose?

Love them

The ultimate call in life is to love. Who is “them”?… Every person I have the gift of encountering. Including you.

Your Impact

In saying YES to being a FOCUS Missionary, I have made the decision to rely on the spiritual and financial support of mission partners to help me in this ministry! (Kinda like sky diving–which is on my bucket list!!) My heart explodes with gratitude for all those who have journeyed with me and supported me thus far, and I trust that the Lord will continue to give me wonderful people to journey with me and support me on campus. If you are interested in trekking with me and supporting my mission to bring young men and women closer to Christ, I would LOVE to schedule a time to chat! I can be reached at [email protected] or (702)-742-9968. I would be more than honored to share in this mission with you!

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We teach students how to share the gospel, who in turn teach other students how to pass it on.

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