Holly Modlin

“It is Jesus you seek when you dream of happiness.” – Pope St. John Paul II

Where I serve

I have been blessed with the opportunity to serve students at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio! I am delighted to serve alongside my teammates and to walk with students as we each grow in deeper intimacy with our Lord.

WSU 2024

Team Wright State: Robert, me, Serena, and Mike

My Story

While pursuing a double major in Mathematics and Economics at Northwest Missouri State University, my initial college experience followed the familiar pattern of living for the weekends and attempting to fit in. However, a pivotal moment came during a retreat organized by the Newman Center, where I encountered the divine mercy and love of God. This encounter sparked a deep yearning within me for something more than the routine I had settled into.

By my second year, I found myself grappling with a growing conviction that the path I was on wouldn’t lead to true joy. It was during this period that I again crossed paths with the missionaries on my campus. Their radiant joy and unwavering devotion to Christ spoke volumes, illuminating for me the transformative power of a relationship with Christ Jesus.

Now, having experienced the profound love of the Father, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as a missionary myself, sharing the same hope and love of our Lord that continually changes my life each and every day.

Your Impact

“Whoever gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.” – Matthew 10:42

When I answered the call to join FOCUS, I committed to relying on both spiritual and financial support from mission partners like you to aid me in this journey. Your generosity not only enables me to actively participate in this mission, but also extends an invitation for you to share in its joy alongside me. If you are interested in partnering with me, please reach out by phone at 816-859-9066 or email at [email protected]. I’d be honored to share 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

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