Feb 10, 2009
Many have participated in the Facebook frenzy: "25 Random Things About Me." I have yet to succumb to this fad and spill my secrets to all, but St. Paul encouraged me to do otherwise: "With such affection for you, we were determined to share with you, not only the Gospel of God, but our very selves as well (1 Thessalonians 2:8) ." Let’s share 25 Random Things about ourselves with the world.
"25 Random Things About Being Catholic in College"
1. Evangelization is tough.
2. Having complete trust in God is even tougher…but worth it.
3. The way to our hearts is good food and fellowship.
4. The Claddagh ring is the new chastity ring.
5. Dancing? Fo Sho.
6. We are all different.
7. The biggest battle we will ever face is the attack on human life.
8. Pope Benedict is the Sam Bradford of our team.
9. Dating is both fun and serious.
10. It can be hard to find other Catholics to share in accountability, but it’s a search worth investing in because we need support.
11. Our parties are rocking…and moral.
12. We are all just doing our best.
13. Sometimes our professors don’t like us, simply because we are Catholic.
14. We are intelligent.
15. We are full of life.
16. We are compassionate.
17. Playing praise and worship on guitar instantly gets you friends.
18. Daily Mass. Daily Coffee.
19. Confession: cure what ails you.
20. Balance is difficult, but key.
21. Before pursuing, check vocation status.
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Click here22. It’s not cheating when you have St. Thomas helping you.
23. Speed Dating: Every Sunday in the Narthex, donuts are provided.
24. We are intellectual, athletic, radical, dorky, quiet, outspoken, ambitious and driven.
25. We need not be home-sick when the Eucharist is near.
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