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Member of the Month - January '08 |
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Written by Elridge D'Mello
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Tuesday, 01 January 2008 |
 | Name: Alana Abernathy
Age: 22
Birthday: May 2
Job title: Dabbler extraordinaire
Place of work: The Swank Institute (speech therapy assistant), Austin State Hospital, People’s Community Clinic
Education: B.A. in Cognitive Sciences
School: Rice University
Grew up in: Austin!
Fav. Movies: Hotel Rwanda, the Bourne trilogy, Bella, Memento, A Christmas Story, Ever After
Fav. musicians: Matt Brouwer, Mercy Me, John Mayer, The Fray, Stravinsky
Fav. activities: traveling to obscure places, seeing how far I can run, pretending I’m a photographer, learning, making truffles, spending time with friends, seeking my calling
Fav. foods: sweet potatoes in any form…when I’m not eating chocolate chip cookies, of course
Fav. devotions: beginning to love Eucharistic Adoration
Fav. prayers: Chaplet of Divine Mercy; Come, Holy Spirit, Come
Fav. scripture verse: For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38-39)
What does being Catholic mean to you? Proclaiming the source of truth and rejoicing in it; accepting the love of Christ and surrendering oneself to become an instrument of that love.
Why is your Catholic faith important to you? Recognizing myself as a member of the Catholic Church sets the foundation of my goals and impresses upon me the reason for my creation. Even though I will never be able to fully wrap my mind around its mysteries in this life, I know that they testify to the infinite goodness of God.
What is your favorite part about St. T's 20-Somethings? What’s not to like about all of Austin’s young Catholics in one place? I’m excited to become more involved! |
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