The Irish Blessing
Jen is my partner in crime at Thursday morning blog meetings and is the other undergraduate student blogger within Campus Ministry! Because of this, our blogs pair really well together, as we often write on similar and contrasting issues. Jen’s blog also tries to bring in theology and church teachings. Reading her blog is a great way to learn more about Catholicism and gain a new perspective on some of the topics I cover too
Remaining Unstained
I met Sarah on Sophomore Road Trip and was really excited to discover that she also keeps a blog about faith. Sarah’s blog is always challenging you in your faith life and constantly demanding that you love God and others with your everything. It’s a beautiful message, usually delivered with lots of colorful fonts!
Sarah says, “My blog is about sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with anyone who will click on the link. I love sharing what has been on my heart during the week, and I love even more when people share back with me about what they think or what it taught them. God is so good and I could write about how much I love him all day long!”
The Hunger and Thirst
I’ve known Hayley through Dance Company at Notre Dame and happened upon her blog! Her blog is inspiring and real, often drawing from service she has done or big questions she is grappling with. Her blog is really engaging, as she brings in music, literature, and pictures.
Hayley says, “Whether we realize it or not, each of us is hungry for the joy, love, and fulfillment that God has to offer. My blog is called 'The Hunger and Thirst,' and every Sunday I write about the hunger and thirst I have for Jesus. The title is based off Matthew 5:6, 'Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.'”
I Am Notre Dame
Though this blog isn’t a “faith” blog, it is never the less inspiring and thoughtful. In the tradition of Human’s of New York, this blog works to tell the stories of Notre Dame of anyone who finds their way to our campus (everyone from professors to students to the FEDEX delivery guy). It beautifully captures what it means to be part of the Notre Dame family!
The creator of this blog sent me a lovely reflection of her mission:“I've grown in countless ways since November, when I started the blog. I've learned about photography (especially when shooting squirrels); I've learned about patience. I've learned how to approach strangers and hold conversations with them without seeming either pushy or detached. And I've learned so much about the Notre Dame community. I've talked to Student Council candidates, I've learned what ROTC entails, I've discussed the ins and outs of the dining hall with the swipers, I've talked to the glee club, to a rector, to priests, to ushers, to fans, to seminarians, to alumni, to international students. I honestly believe that, with each interview, I learn something new about this school. And that is invaluable to me, because it might have taken me years to find (or I might not ever have learned) this information, to learn about the clubs and activities on campus.
I really love being a student blogger for Campus Ministry. It’s been a great way to reflect on my faith and grow more authentic in how I live and speak about it. However, my blog is only my unique way of seeing the world, while there are so many others. Reading and gathering unique ideas from other people is one of the absolute blessings about the internet. So make time this week to read a new blog and gain a new perspective. And please be sure to share links with me to some of your favorite blogs as well!
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