Ryan Vega

Howdy! My name is Ryan, and I’m a first-year FOCUS missionary.

“I am not capable of doing big things, but I want to do everything, even the smallest things, for the greater glory of God.”

— St. Dominic Savio

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Where I serve

The Lord has called me to serve my first year at the University of Texas at Dallas! Go Comets!! I am incredibly grateful for the chance to walk alongside the UTD students and our amazing team. Together, we are ready to share Christ’s love and accompany students on their journey of faith. Please keep our team and the campus in your prayers as we work to bring the Gospel to UTD!

UTDallas Team: Ryan (me), Rosie, Kevin, Emily

My Story

JMJ

As a proud South Texan, I was blessed to be surrounded by strong values of faith, family, and community. Faith has always been part of my life. It was during my college years that I began to truly discover what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Throughout college, God placed people in my life who invested in me through mentorships, friendships, and an authentic Catholic community. I came to experience the joy and freedom that came from following Christ more intentionally. Their willingness to invest in me changed the course of my life. Along the way, I also faced challenges, including injuries and moments of uncertainty about my future. In those moments, God continued to remind me that my identity is not found in my accomplishments but in being His beloved son. Through prayer, the sacraments, and the support of faithful Catholics, I learned to trust his plan more fully. That trust has led me to say “Yes” to serving as a Focus missionary. College campuses are filled with students searching for meaning, purpose, and belonging. Many have never been personally invited to know about Jesus Christ or to live out their faith in a meaningful way. My Mission is to meet students where they are, build genuine friendships, lead Bible studies, and accompany them as they grow in their relationship with Christ. Thank you for considering joining me in this mission. Together, we can help bring the hope of Jesus Christ to the next generation of leaders, disciples, and saints.

Your Impact

When I answered the call to join FOCUS, I chose to fully rely on the spiritual and financial support of mission partners. This model is how Christ lived His mission, how He called His Apostles to live, and how Paul encourages us to live. If you are interested in partnering with me on this journey, please let me know the best way to reach you so we can connect! It would be an absolute honor to share this mission with you.

You can give me a call or shoot me a text at (956) 212-6255 or email me at [email protected]

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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