“If he did this for me, then he must have done this for other people” | Christine Kim

A new third grade teacher and parishioner at St. Aloysius, Christine Kim, shares about encountering Jesus in the Eucharist during a particularly low moment, and describes how he had worked in her life previously, to lead her to the conviction that she could go to him in every circumstance. In this episode, Christine shares her experiences of being healed by Jesus after a breakup, exploring the Protestant faith, and finding renewed joy and courage as a college student and young adult.

Show notes: 

00:20 We welcome our guest, Christine Kim, who will share her story. Christine, a parishioner at St. Aloysius, Fr. Mario’s parish, who moved to Detroit a year prior, shares how she sought a parish that had adoration and daily Mass times she could attend. She shares that she will soon start a new position as a third grade teacher at a Catholic school in Detroit. 

03:12 Christine discusses going to adoration after a breakup and how, in her disappointment, she went to Jesus and left feeling comforted, though Jesus didn’t solve everything, but was just present to her. Fr. Mario asks what her practice of going to adoration was like prior to this instance and she share what led to her solid faith and commitment to adoration.

06:42 Christine shares a turning point experience she had on her journey as a college student, when Jesus met her in her brokenness, through Scripture. 

09:17 Leah asks Christine what eventually led her to encounter Jesus in the Eucharist and she shares how Jesus worked in her life through seeking Christian community on her college campus. 

13:30 Fr. Mario remarks that Christine is one of the most joyful disciples that he knows, and she shares how Jesus is the source of that joy, through the gift of self-awareness and his goodness.  

15:21 Christine shares how she grew into a deep love for Jesus in the Eucharist through participation in  an ecumenical group on her college campus. During this time in her life, she found the confirmation she needed to remain in the Catholic Church and that this was the beginning of her growing and flourishing as a disciple.

20:10 Christine shares how she has approached Jesus in a wide array of emotions and shares how Jesus guided her to discern moving to Detroit. She shares how Jesus provided all of the details, even down to having a washer and dryer in her new home. 

24:15 Fr. Mario asks how Christine spends her time when she goes to Eucharistic adoration and she shares that she simply shows up, not necessarily with an agenda, and just enjoys spending time with  Jesus. Fr. Mario notes that journaling can be a  powerful way to pray and encounter Jesus. 

26:30 Leah asks Christine how Jesus responds when she spends time with him and she shares that she  believes he is pleased, remarking that he asks for our presence, as he gives us his.