Realizing what you have - By THS grad and current Aggie Miles Travis

Sometimes you don’t know what you’re missing ‘til you have it. There are many cases in which that statement is true, but for me it became reality on my confirmation faith journey.

At the start of my junior year I didn’t have much faith, and I never really went to mass. So, when the start of faith formation came around it seemed as more of a hassle than anything else. I would go to class really just because mama told me to not because I wanted to learn more about my faith, a problem in which many people face, at one point in their faith journey. As classes came and went week by week, I would retain some information but not enough to change who I was. Before I knew it, the retreat was here, there had been a lot of hype surrounding this trip, but I personally had no idea what to expect. Fast-forward to Saturday night, that experience is one that I will never forget. I truly believe that the Holy Spirit came down and touched me, through the love felt that night. I think that it is crazy to think that I would feel such a presence even where I was in my faith. All this says and proves is that no matter where you are at with your relationship with God he’s always waiting for you to comeback.
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 After that night, and trip I began a slow process of learning and growing in my faith. Leading me to make the decision to go on a weekend conference in downtown or otherwise known as AYC; at this conference, I met some amazing, one who which invited me to bible study following the trip. After that first time at bible study I knew I had something special in this church, so many people inside who genially care about each student and person who enters those doors. From Joey, to Eric (and all the catechists) and even the senior helpers want nothing but the best for everyone inside that perish. Through my journey at Epiphany I have not only met some amazing adults, but have met some amazing lifelong friends. So, in conclusion I challenge each of you to go out on a limb, get uncomfortable for Christ, and I promise he won’t disappoint. Epiphany has so many options for everyone to get involved and find out what they’re missing. 

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