I thought it would be fun to do an introduction post but with some faith-based questions and answers as well as some fun ones. Do we have anything in common? Comment down below!
Favorite Bible Verse? I have so many! I love Ecclesiastes 3, Matthew 6, and Luke 12:27. Anything to do with anxiety and nature are bible verses I love!
Favorite Saint? Again, super hard question! St. Dymphna is my patron saint - she is the patron saint of mental illness and anxiety and has helped me so much on my faith journey. I also love St. Thomas Aquinas and Blessed Pier Gorgio Frassati (who will be canonized in 2025!)
Have you ever had a spiritual encounter? I don’t remember the year, but my family and I attended an event near Christmas time one year at the Carmelite Sister’s retreat house in Alhambra, CA. There were lots of second- and third-class relics available for people to see. I had touched a relic of St. Dymphna and when I touched it a mild vibration went through my whole body from the top of my head to my toes. I was going through a lot of anxiety during that time and found out afterwards, she was the patron saint of those with mental illness. Later that night, I had touched a relic that was from the cross. As soon as I had lifted it up, I felt a much stronger vibration, I got dizzy and fell to the ground. It was so intense, and I’ll never forget that moment.
Have you ever visited the Holy Lands or if not, where would you like to visit? I have not, but I would love to go to the Sea of Galilee, Bethlehem, and Gethsemane. To pray in the garden where Jesus prayed before His crucifixtion would be life altering.
Favorite Worship Song? I love worship music, so I have a long list of my favorites. Some of my favorites are Your Love Is Strong by Jon Foreman, Flowers by Samantha Ebert, Courage by Brandon Lake, I Won’t Let You Go by Switchfoot, and Benediction by for KING & COUNTRY.
Favorite Bible Story? This might be cliche, but Jesus’ birth has always brought me back to the personal faith that I have with the Lord. I have a very strong connection to Christmas so whenever I have doubts or problems, I always read the story of the birth of Jesus.
Favorite prayer? I have three prayers that I really love. St. Michael the Archangel prayer, Prayer Warrior Prayer, and The Serenity Prayer. All three of these prayers are so great if you are experiencing anxiety or in the middle of a panic attack.
Favorite Food? I will eat Mexican food every day of the week - Tacos, Enchiladas, Taquitos, Rice, Beans - Yum! If I had to pick a specific food it would be Pork, Bean and Cheese Pupusas (A Salvadorian dish) with all the fixings of course!
Favorite Color? PINK!
One animal I wish I could own? I am very lucky to have owned tons of animals but if I had to choose realistically, I would love to own an Axolotl, or Tortoise. If I could choose an exotic animal definitely an Echidna. They are the cutest creatures ever!
Favorite Concert I’ve Ever Been To This is such a hard question for me. I’ve only really ever been to one or two ‘bad’ concerts. It’s so hard to categorize one as my all-time favorite. I think, because of the significance of the whole tour and how great the night was in every which way possible, Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour. It was incredible getting out of my comfort zone and trading bracelets with strangers.
Have You Ever Met a Famous Person? I have met a few! Some of my favorite encounters have been Sabrina Carpenter, Hunter Hayes, Taylor Swift’s brother Austin, and BLU Eyes.