Rachel Tishkoff: A Sacramental Rhythm
During my time in college, I have come to have a greater awareness of the power of participating in the sacraments often and the meaning that this has for my spiritual life. Attending Mass throughout the week and going to confession on a regular basis provides a rhythm to my life and keeps me grounded in peace throughout my week. I feel very fortunate to have so many opportunities to participate in the sacraments here on campus. I typically go to daily Mass a few days a week and it is always refreshing to be able to enter into prayer, hear the Word of God, and receive the Eucharist in the middle of my day. It is also a joy to see the familiar faces of classmates, professors, and friends from the community and to know that we are coming before the Lord together. Going to confession and daily Mass has contributed much to my spiritual growth and I am grateful to have Fr. Nick on campus to give us these opportunities. It is also a blessing to be a part of a devoted Catholic community here at Hope and to be able to share in this aspect of living out our faith.
Rachel is a senior from Ann Arbor. She is studying education and plans to student teach in Denver, CO this spring. She hopes to create 'The Great American Catholic Cross-Country Road Trip,' a guidebook highlighting important Catholic sites across the U.S.