Mallory Zettler

“Who except God can give you peace? Has the world ever been able to satisfy the heart?“

St. Gerard Majella

My Story

From a young age, I felt the pressure of performance to be accepted and valued from coaches, teachers, and friends. I resorted to perfectionism and masking to conform to what I thought other people wanted rather than living authentically. Belonging became my idol, and I slowly lost touch with who I was and Who I was created for. Living out of this self-sufficiency led to a cycle of self-hatred and disappointment because I was always unable to meet the expectations I had placed on myself.

Finally, after receiving the Lord’s abundant mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation my senior year of high school, I removed my gaze from myself and reoriented it to Christ. A few short months later, I arrived at Mississippi State University as a freshman where I was invited by a FOCUS missionary to attend a ministry event. The community I found following this simple invitation showed me what authentic friendship looked like. It led me to encounter a love so enduring and unconditional in Jesus in the Eucharist which set me free from the chains of performance and people-pleasing.

I eventually started leading a Bible study and investing in other collegiate women more intentionally so as to bring them to the same freedom that I have experienced that comes from a relationship with Jesus Christ. I made the decision to be a FOCUS missionary to live out this lifestyle full time with the hopes of bringing more souls into this relationship that offers so much, as long as we are able to trust in the mercy of the Lord, not in ourselves.

Your Impact

Saying “yes” to the Lord’s call on my life to be a FOCUS missionary was also an invitation to rely on other members of the Body of Christ by partnering with them in the mission on college campuses both spiritually and financially. They are an integral part of this mission – without them, I would be unable to reach students whose hearts are longing to encounter the love and mercy of Christ. I am incredibly thankful for the partnership of each one of them. If you are interested in hearing more of my story and joining me in this mission, please reach out to me either by email ([email protected]) or phone ((850) 449-0025). I would be honored to spread the Good News alongside you!

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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