Sharing your faith

Hey Quest! I meant to tell you this a while ago, but I'm just now getting around to it...it's been a pretty busy first semester of school! But now we're all on break! Woooo get excited! (:

So, way back in October my class and I went on a retreat to a camp near our school. One of the priests from our diocese came with us, and later, I told him about my key and the story behind it. He was amazed, and immediately he said he was going to tell his school and his parish about my key. And, just a few weeks ago, I saw this priest again, and he told me that he has never told so many people a single story before! Can you imagine how many people have heard it by now! I don't know about you, but I think the fact that so many people know is just unbelievable. And pretty much every person in my grade at my high school knows the story as well. I guess what I'm trying to say is just how important it is not only for you to simply live your faith by yourself, but for you to share it with everyone in whatever way you can. I shared my faith and my story with that priest, and he shared it with his family and friends, and now so many people are probably inspired by God's grace and compassion in that situation. And of course I'm not just talking about people with keys around their necks everyday who need to share their faith. You really don't have to have something like that to teach people about their faith, but it's definitely helpful! Everyone should try to make that their new, lifelong goal. Trust me, it takes courage and wisdom, but know that God will always be there to help you through. You'll notice that He will give you that courage and that wisdom to share your faith with more people in your life. It's truly a blessing! Right now, I'm working on sharing my faith with my dad, brother, and sister...like I said, it's challenging, but it's definitely worth it, and I'm not giving up!

I hope you all have a great Christmas!
-Haley