Melissa Carnall
After breathtakingly beautiful liturgies, the most moving small group discussions, and of course, the best melt-in-your-mouth cookies you can find, I hated when the Catholics on Call Young Adult Conference was over. Thus, it is no surprise that I jumped at the chance to attend the Partner Conference as well. As a CTU student, I didn’t have far to travel to come back for Round Two, so how could I resist?
Scripture Readings: Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14 Psalm 51 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-32 or 15:1-10
It doesn’t make sense.
I like Advent because it feels more honest. We are already and not-yet God-with-us and Thy-kingdom-come Christ has come and Christ will come again. Questioning the lie of instant gratification, we wait. Counting the days in anticipation We admit the longing of our hearts The desire unfulfilled The ache of what is to come. It feels more honest to say That the stretching of a womb hurts And takes time.
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 49:14-15 Psalm 62:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Matthew 6:24-34
I loved my own experience of Catholics on Call so much in 2012 that they haven’t been able to keep me away from the Partner Conference for the following three years as a way to still be in near proximity to such beautiful liturgies, vibrant speakers, and important conversations. This third year did not disappoint. In fact, it was an excellent culmination to what could potentially be my final year attending the partner conference as I’m finishing up my degree at CTU that keeps me in such close proximity to it.
- September 11, 2015: Beyond Our Dreams
- September 4, 2015: Have No Fear!
- August 26, 2015: Law and Life
- August 21, 2015: Catholics on Call - A Place to Live The Questions
- August 21, 2015: Dancing to the Sacred Rhythm of Daily Life
- August 21, 2015: Words of Everlasting Life
- August 13, 2015: Food For Life
- August 6, 2015: Being Bread for Life: A Sacrifice Pleasing to the Lord
