Getting to know the other intern!

Since you’ll be hearing a lot from me over the next couple months as one of two interns at ChristLife, I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Maria and I’m a rising sophomore in college. After spending my first year at Mount St. Mary’s, I’ll be headed to Carroll Community this fall, sticking with my double major in English and Communications. What can I say? I hate math more than I love writing, so I’m staying far away from numbers.

I may be younger than expected, considering most kids during their first year on the search don’t land internships as great as ChristLife, so I find myself blessed to be here this summer. I combine communication skills (through things like podcasts and blogs—like this one!) with my faith—what could be better?

Born and raised in a devout, Irish-Italian Catholic family of nine, I’ve always had a deep love for my faith. I remember being offended, even as a little girl, when people assumed I went to mass, said my prayers, read my Bible, and practiced my faith merely because my parents brought me up that way. Of course Mom and Dad have influenced my faith life, but we all have a choice with religion (thank you, God, for free will!) and I chose to truly delve into my faith and follow God.

I’m doing the best I can to reflect my faith in my personal life, serving as a witness to others especially of my generation. Actions preach without words, and I’ve even been able to bring a couple friends back to the faith.

In that sense, I guess I’ve already done some evangelizing in my short 18 years. I love bringing people closer to God; I’ve never classified it as “evangelizing,” but that’s what it essentially is. Being here at ChristLife has helped me realize the large number of people who are still seeking God. I just want to be able to aid them in finding Him. I’m excited to have that opportunity with ChristLife this summer.


God bless!