As I drove from the wedding to the reception the other day, a young woman who I hadn’t seen for a couple of years rode with me. She couldn’t wait to get into the car and give me the update on all that had happened. As I saw her grow, somewhere along the way she was literally invited into a very close relationship with God. When I would see her at Mass, it was evident that she was in a deep state of prayer and joy. I enjoyed listening as she excitedly caught me up to date on the ride. She met a boy who was interested in her and she was interested in him. He spied her singing at Mass from his place on the altar as he was an altar server. Their first date was going to Mass together. As they saw each other more, they would pray the rosary together. She has a deep love for the Eucharist and learning about the saints. As a senior in high school, the profound theological ideas she discussed and analogies she made were far beyond her years. What’s more, she recognized the gift she has been given to have such an amazing faith. At the same time, she has a love for life and for fun and told me about her last minute decision to attend her school prom. I was so blessed that she shared her personal and spiritual life with me.

I Found God today in a young woman with an incredible spiritual relationship.