A month ago I was packing to leave for Krakow, Poland to join 2 million other young Catholics for World Youth Day with Pope Francis. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but I was ready. Well, I thought I was... I had just finished a ton of packing and tying up loose ends at the office when I hit the road to Portland. The night was perfect, the songs on the radio were stellar, but I had this questions nagging me, "Are you ready?" It was the theme of this WYD's promo video. An actor dressed as Pope Francis was driving around from country to country inviting young adults to join him in Krakow. He asked "Are you ready? Are you ready to say YES?"
Minutes ago I watched the credits roll on the last episode of Downton Abbey. What a wonderful show! It ran in the U.S. on PBS's Masterpiece Classic from 2011 - 2016. I've faithfully followed the series since my senior year of high school and it remained the one constant in the most rapidly changing time of my life. Since the shows beginning I have lived in three states, traveled extensively, radically committed my life to Christ, and grown a heck of a lot. If nothing else tonight provided a bit of time to look back at what God has done in my life in the last five years... How surprising and funny Jesus can be sometimes.
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EmmaMy faith was deepened when Christ showed me that I am not alone and He is always with me. So, I'm here to share my story in the hope that it helps you.
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