Community Life

This is one boisterous, community. We work hard, pray hard, play hard, and now, we've gotten quite good at pushing everyone's buttons (Wednesday is Make Fun of Heide Day). In three weeks, we have become family. It's more than just having meals together, praying the Liturgy of the Hours together (and shouting up the stairs for that one person who is late to Night Prayer), or even simply living under one roof. It's being able to lean on anyone whenever one needs it and vice versa. It's being able to argue about which movie to watch for an hour and a half and laugh the whole time. But most importantly, it is that we all have the same focus in life.

God.

And that is what makes this crazy group of people together a family. Because God decided to put us together. God decided that putting us together was part of His plan. And that brings us joy. Even on those days when everything everyone does gets under our skin, or when we don't feel particularly well one day, or when we would rather be somewhere else doing something else. Even on all those days, we remain joyful because God is working through us and in us. We are invited to be a part of his plan. He doesn't need us, He wants us to participate. What could be better?

Why am I telling you about our community? Because as much as God is working in the community, God is working in us. It is in the little things that we come to realize that on our own, this is not possible. It is only possible because God has His hand in this. Are we doing His will in our opportunity here? Sure, we're doing the outward things that are required for Catholic Urban Project, but are we truly giving everything to the Lord? Are we trusting that He knows what He is doing and will be with us in all we do? In community life, all of your weaknesses are brought to the front and everyone knows them. Which is why this is such a great opportunity for us to grow.

Praise be Jesus Christ, now and forever.

-Anthony Smela