Hello! My name is Julia and I am 22 years old from Buffalo, NY. I am a recent college graduate and spent the last year working for a large nonprofit as a Community Support Coordinator.
About 7 Months ago I felt Christ calling me to give of myself completely to Himself and His Church. I had been drawn to mission work ever since my initial conversion in 2012, but the timing or the program was never quite right. When I met a former Con-solatio Missionary and learned about the ministry of presence and prayer life, I was hooked. After many weeks of prayer, discernment, and spiritual direction I had no doubt that this was indeed where Christ was calling me to. For the first time in my life, this decision, while large, came with a great and profound peace.
For 18 months, I will be walking with those who are often neglected, as Christ did, in Bangkok, Thailand. My hope is that through giving of myself in this way, my heart and mind will be opened and that I will become more like Mary, who never ran from suffering, but always embraced Christ and those whom He loved.
I’d like to ask that you pray about joining me on this journey. I am completely incapable of living out this mission on my own. It is only by the grace of God and the generosity of spiritual and financial supporters that I will have the strength to radically give and to receive humbly in this way. Thank you so much for considering joining me in this walk towards Christ!