Spiritual Growth with Roman

Transcript

Okay, everyone. We’re heading over to meet Roman, a senior mass communication major from Weslaco, Texas. Roman is here to tell us about his experience with the Mission and Ministry team at OLLU, and how sharing his faith has helped him find a close-knit community. The floor is yours, Roman. Take it away.

– Thanks, Alex. Hello, everyone. When I was in high school, I wanted to attend a college that fosters creativity and spirituality. When I visited our Lady of the Lake University, I found a Catholic university that felt just right. Faith is important to me, and when I began classes in the fall of 2021, I was not disappointed. As a mass communication major with a theology minor, I joined the Lakefront Media team. Right away, I felt not only like I belonged, but that I had something valuable to contribute. I’m having a time of my life at OLLU, but I’m also growing spiritually, and that’s been very rewarding. Mission and Ministry provides a space for students to lean into their callings. Some of us explore those callings at retreats. I’ve been able to share my faith and spiritual journey at these retreats and have been inspired by others. Those of us in campus ministry have formed a close-knit community. We attend mass, do outreach, and hang out at the Elliot House, which is where we meet for fellowship and prayer. Campus ministry has inspired me to create faith-based music. ♪ You’re my maker ♪ ♪ You’re my maker ♪ ♪ I’m gonna scream in victory ♪ ♪ My life is blessed ’cause you’re my creator ♪ I got involved in the music department and created an EP, “Party in Heaven”. A video of one of the singles was shot and edited by my fellow mass com students. It’s now out there for the world to hear. OLLU has allowed me to grow academically, campus ministry has shaped me spiritually. As I look forward to graduating next year, I’m grateful for the foundation I’ve been able to build and excited about the future. That’s my story. Now, back to you, Alex.

– Roman, those retreats sound fantastic and creating an EP. How cool is that? We’re so glad that OLLU is helping you grow academically and spiritually. We’re looking forward to seeing what you do next. Thanks again for sharing your story and take care.