"We need saints without cassocks, without veils - we need saints with jeans and tennis shoes. We need saints that go to the movies that listen to music, that hang out with their friends. We need saints that place God in first place ahead of succeeding in any career. We need saints that look for time to pray every day and who know how to be in love with purity, chastity and all good things. We need saints - saints for the 21st century with a spirituality appropriate to our new time. We need saints that have a commitment to helping the poor and to make the needed social change. We need saints to live in the world, to sanctify the world and to not be afraid of living in the world by their presence in it. We need saints that drink Coca-Cola, that eat hot dogs, that surf the internet and that listen to their iPods. We need saints that love the Eucharist, that are not afraid or embarrassed to eat a pizza or drink a beer with their friends. We need saints who love the movies, dance, sports, theater. We need saints that are open sociable normal happy companions. we need saints who are in this world and who know how to enjoy the best in this world without being callous or mundane. We need saints." - Pope Francis, World Youth Day 2013
Pope Francis is here to do amazing things, but he follows other amazing popes who came to do amazing things. This quote is from Pope Francis quoting Pope John Paul II. They both realized something most of my friends haven't figured out yet. Saints don't have to be nuns or priests. Saints can be good people who live their daily lives like normal college students. Being Holy doesn't require being hidden and secluded from parties and the ever changing world.
I don't have to give up being a teenager or a young adult entering my twenties to believe in Christ or to live my life with Him as my center. I can work, go to class, socialize, party, BE me while I worship and praise my God. I am so proud to be a Catholic under Pope Francis. I am so proud to be a Catholic.
July 26, 2013
Woah.. July is almost over..
Hello!
Woah, summer has flown by. I haven't done much other than work (as you know). JKA has been a blast, working on making my classroom a little more homey and updating all of our walls and charts! I am officially considered a teacher now, and I love the responsibility and excitement that comes with the job!
Our Starbucks store has been undergoing a remodel, and we're all very excited to see the beautiful new store! New counters, new lobby, new everything! Including, a new coffee brewer called a Clover Brewer. The special vacuum brew draws out extra aromas and flavors from the coffee and makes the BEST tasting cup of coffee you could ever have!
Enough about work. Two weeks ago, my family welcomed a healthy and handsome little man into the world! I am the proud auntie to a nephew!!!
His name is Dane Ryan. He was born on July 11th, and he is happy and healthy and the cutest darned baby boy that I have ever held.
In just over a month, I will be moving into an apartment with a coworker, and I couldn't be more excited to start this new adventure.
Woah, summer has flown by. I haven't done much other than work (as you know). JKA has been a blast, working on making my classroom a little more homey and updating all of our walls and charts! I am officially considered a teacher now, and I love the responsibility and excitement that comes with the job!
Our Starbucks store has been undergoing a remodel, and we're all very excited to see the beautiful new store! New counters, new lobby, new everything! Including, a new coffee brewer called a Clover Brewer. The special vacuum brew draws out extra aromas and flavors from the coffee and makes the BEST tasting cup of coffee you could ever have!
Enough about work. Two weeks ago, my family welcomed a healthy and handsome little man into the world! I am the proud auntie to a nephew!!!
His name is Dane Ryan. He was born on July 11th, and he is happy and healthy and the cutest darned baby boy that I have ever held.
In just over a month, I will be moving into an apartment with a coworker, and I couldn't be more excited to start this new adventure.
July 1, 2013
WORST BLOGGER EVER.
Well friends. My last post was on June 4th. I have officially been home for almost two months. What have I accomplished? Work.
My room is still partially (mostly) packed.
I have started opening at Daycare, closing at Starbucks, working weekends, housesitting and babysitting on the side.
My official (unofficial) goal is to be able to pay for tuition in the fall without using loans. I mean, don't mistake me... I'll be taking out my loans.. but I hope to pay back old loans.. because UMD was SPENDY.
I got to see some Duluthians (and I think I already wrote about it... but maybe not...) when I went bowling for Ryan's birthday with Hannah T and Sarah. Since then... I had a single day of visiting with Luke (we saw Epic) and a single day of visiting with Hannah K. I honestly have not seen anybody outside of family, Jordan, and a few hangouts with K. My summer is disappearing and all I have to show are a few.. a lot.. of paychecks.
Worth it? You tell me.
Aside from work, there hasn't been much of anything in my life. I had one nice day with just Violet-- we went out for "special milk and a cookie" from Starbucks, I have had a whole whopping 5 days off, including one sick day. I house sat for K's family, which meant 4+ visits with the pups daily and one really unfortunate mishap including maggots. I have been babysitting for my senior year English teacher and will house-sit for her family soon. My nephew is coming in the next few weeks (like.. coming into the world). I am hoping to get up to Duluth soon.. BECAUSE MY FAVORITE PERSON EVER IS BACK FROM SPAIN!!!!!
I cannot wait to see her. My hands get all shaky in excitement when I think about it. I CAN'T WAIT!!!
Roommate withdrawal is a painful and depressing process.
Will try to post more soon.. hopefully reunion pics!
My room is still partially (mostly) packed.
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| Devo tried to eat Exodus. Shocker. |
My official (unofficial) goal is to be able to pay for tuition in the fall without using loans. I mean, don't mistake me... I'll be taking out my loans.. but I hope to pay back old loans.. because UMD was SPENDY.
I got to see some Duluthians (and I think I already wrote about it... but maybe not...) when I went bowling for Ryan's birthday with Hannah T and Sarah. Since then... I had a single day of visiting with Luke (we saw Epic) and a single day of visiting with Hannah K. I honestly have not seen anybody outside of family, Jordan, and a few hangouts with K. My summer is disappearing and all I have to show are a few.. a lot.. of paychecks.
Worth it? You tell me.
Aside from work, there hasn't been much of anything in my life. I had one nice day with just Violet-- we went out for "special milk and a cookie" from Starbucks, I have had a whole whopping 5 days off, including one sick day. I house sat for K's family, which meant 4+ visits with the pups daily and one really unfortunate mishap including maggots. I have been babysitting for my senior year English teacher and will house-sit for her family soon. My nephew is coming in the next few weeks (like.. coming into the world). I am hoping to get up to Duluth soon.. BECAUSE MY FAVORITE PERSON EVER IS BACK FROM SPAIN!!!!!
I cannot wait to see her. My hands get all shaky in excitement when I think about it. I CAN'T WAIT!!!
Roommate withdrawal is a painful and depressing process.
Will try to post more soon.. hopefully reunion pics!
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