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Monique's Story
A life situation intrigued me to consider ChristLife. Although I am a devout Catholic and believe that God is constantly with me and a part of my life, I wanted to have a deeper understanding and relationship with God.
The best part about the experience is the faith-sharing opportunity within the Group and especially the small breakout groups. Hearing the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of the other members made me feel I was not alone in my journey(s); and that we all share the same path where trials and crosses are present in tandem with the joys and happy times. It was especially meaningful when members provide insight into how they dealt with their circumstances which in turn bolstered my faith and opened my eyes to a different view of what I was also going through.
Joining ChristLife has provided me with the strength to cope with a life situation. Firstly, it afforded me a safe space to interact with a group of people who not only share in my beliefs but also showed much empathy for me and others within the group. Secondly, the faith sharing and camaraderie gave me the confidence to look within myself and think about how I can be a contributor to the group, the community, my family, and others; thirdly, and not of all least, ChristLife has helped me to have a deeper relationship with God. While my faith has always been there, it has not always been consistently strong. I am plagued with doubts, especially when going through a rough patch. ChristLife has reminded me that God is always with me and there for me.