We encounter God in an intimate relationship through daily prayer, the sacraments and the Scriptures.
“My vocation is love. In the heart of the Church, my mother, I will be love, and then I will be all things.” – St. Thérèse of Lisieux
After serving two incredible years at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, God has called me back to my alma mater, the University of California, Irvine, to serve for my third year! I am excited to return to the place where my faith was nourished and to do so alongside my husband, Jordan Pinaroc! We are honored to be witnesses of the sacrament of marriage and pray to be a visible sign of God’s love for the Church. Zot Zot Zot!
During my sophomore year at UC Irvine, I formed a deep, authentic friendship with one of the FOCUS missionaries on my campus. With her guidance, I was able to find freedom in my identity as a beloved daughter of God. I decided to place Christ at the center of my life upon encountering Jesus in the Eucharist at SLS20 later that school year. His overwhelming presence that night at adoration filled my yearning heart, and I knew my life would never be the same. Since then, it’s been a wild adventure filled with a series of yeses that have led me to where I am today!
As a missionary, my greatest desire is to lead all students to Christ and build up the kingdom of Heaven. My life has been transformed by Jesus and I want nothing more than to bring this joy to others and introduce them to the life-changing message of the Gospel. In His ministry on earth, Jesus humbled Himself to meet us on our level, taking on our humanity, and spent most of His time investing deeply in a few. I look to Jesus own example to find the best method of reaching the world. I’ve been constantly amazed by the different souls I’ve encountered on campus, and can’t wait for the souls I will continue to encounter.
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 absolutely 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 the best way to reach you and I will schedule an appointment! I’d be HONORED to share this mission with you.
We encounter God in an intimate relationship through daily prayer, the sacraments and the Scriptures.
By building genuine friendships, we meet students on a deeper level.
We teach students how to share the gospel, who in turn teach other students how to pass it on.