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Seminarian Joey White reflects on his call to the priesthood. Although he didn't focus on the call at first, he kept feeling the nudge by God to become a priest. By dedicating himself to daily adoration, Joey heard God's voice and discerned his vocation to the priesthood.

Kerry Chu had a tough time when she first started college. Moving away from home and roommate troubles had her seeking refuge in Mass. It was while in Mass one day that she truly encountered the love and peace that Christ can bring to those who are struggling. Read her story online.

On Saturday, Aug. 18, the Teams of our Lady members and their families volunteered at the Houston Food Bank. They made more than 1,500 boxes of food for senior citizens in our community.

Deacon Jack Alexander, director of Adult Faith Formation at Christ the Redeemer, recently walked the Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St. James. He shares his story of journeying to Spain with 15 other pilgrims to venerate the remains of St. James the Apostle, who made his way to Spain to spread the Gospel. St. James is the brother of St. John and was the first apostle to be martyred. Read Deacon Jack's reflection.

Kaitlin Rinker has sensed her baptismal call since she was child during her second open heart surgery. In spite of all of hardships, Rinker held her faith close to her heart and believes that her faith is what has seen her through all of it. With her stepmother as her champion, Rinker was able to go through her faith formation with CtR Youth Ministry and be baptized at the Easter Vigil.

Brittny Smith discovered that she wanted to know God more through her late husband, Justin. After the tragedy of his passing, Brittny relied on her family, Justin's family and the Rite of Christian Initiation team at Christ the Redeemer for support and love. Through the mercy of others, Brittny was able to come to the waters of baptism during the Easter Vigil and will continue walking in faith as she guides her daughter to live like Christ.

Cielo Topper has had the desire to teach and be with others since she was a child in Monterrey, Mexico. She responded to the call with humility and began telling simple children’s stories to help kids in her community learn valuable life lessons.

While in formation for the Permanent Diaconate, Greg Hall had an incredibly unexpected experience while in a drive through at a McDonald’s restaurant in Chile. At the age of 46, Greg’s subtle kindness and awareness of serving a homeless man requesting to get something to eat allowed him to have an encounter of a lifetime – one that still brings him to tears.

Nicole Driscoll tells the story of how she found hope in spite of the loneliness she felt in her single life. Encounters with Christ in her loneliness led her to a deeper understanding of God’s mystery, creativity and providence.