Caitlyn's NET preparation and travels

Update #7: The Highlight Reel

September 11, 2009 at 9:38 pm (Uncategorized)

I’ll start with the details everyone has been waiting for! Team announcements. Team 2 is made up of 7 women and 5 men. We’re all very excited for the upcoming year though we’re still not sure where it will take us. There is a lot of talent and a lot of variety which ensures that we’ll be able to efficiently minister to very different teens.

Now for the highlight reel from the past two weeks of training.

1. The healing night was spectacular. After Confession I prayed a Divine Mercy Chaplet for everyone who was struggling. Right after, my heart started aching so badly that I cried. I went to be prayed with and the woman suggested that I have the spiritual gift of intercession. Basically, the Lord puts that pain on me and I’m called to intercede (pray for) them. Since then it’s been confirmed many times. Very cool.

2. Women’s Mass. We all dressed up and received colored crowns. The chapel was dimly lit with a white aisle lined with candles. The readings were focused on the image of marriage to Christ. To top it off, all of the men, all dressed up, entered with flowers while we were singing the closing song. They then escorted us back to the streamer-decorated dining hall for root beer floats and pictures. What a beautiful family.

3. Holy Spirit Night. We gathered with our small groups and took turns praying over one another. I prayed that anything that was preventing them from fully receiving God be placed on me. It was! My chest was heavy and I just wanted to fall before the Eucharist and cry. I jumped into praise and worship and the weight was lifted. Amazing.

4. Swing Dancing. A group of us learned moves from a few practiced people. One of the brothers even flipped me around a bit. It was a little scary but a lot of fun!

5. Sisterhood. It’s been a long time since I’ve spent so much time with women. It has taken some time, but I’m really getting used to it. I appreciate my female support system and we have so much fun!

Well that’s all I really have time for. I’ll update as often as possible. Don’t forget to write.

Peace in Christ,
Caitlyn

1 Cor 12:12-26