Jesus has invited me to return for my third year at the University of California Los Angeles (4s up!)

I grew up in a loving Catholic home, but for most of my life, rather than knowing my belovedness as a daughter of Christ, I defined myself by who my friends were, what parties I went to, who I was dating, what my grades were, and anything else except for what truly mattered. When I got to college, I got involved in a bible study at CU Boulder’s Catholic center and found myself invited on retreat, invited to daily Mass, invited to pray before the Eucharist. The Lord pursued me through these many small invitations and as I gave more and more little “yes”s, I fell deeply in love with Jesus in the Eucharist and in the faces of those around me. I finally began to know myself as a daughter of a Good Father, not defined by all the things of the word that I had previously based my worth in. I felt the call to share this abundant life and love that I’d encountered with other women, first as a student inviting other women at CU into the love of Christ as I had been, and now as a FOCUS missionary. I am so excited to walk with my students on this journey of love that has brought me such immense joy.

When I answered the call to join FOCUS, I made the decision to rely on the spiritual and financial support of mission partners to help me through this mission. I’ve been blessed with the most amazing people who have journeyed with me as I serve on campus. If you are interested in partnering with me, please let me know of the best way to reach you and I will schedule an appointment. I’d be honored to share this mission with you.