Aly Englander

Year Graduated: 2018
Current City: Shawnee, KS
Job: Lawyer at an immigration firm in Kansas City

What are you up to these days?
 I took the bar exam and started work at an immigration firm in Kansas City! I just learned that I passed the bar and will start my law practice in both business and humanitarian immigration. My husband, William, and I have 2-year-old Lily and 7-month-old Lucas who are growing and doing new things every day!

What were you involved in at St. Lawrence?
I became Catholic at St. Lawrence in 2015 and was involved in Koinonia most semesters.

How do you live the theme “be not afraid” in your life?
Recently, God has repeatedly asked my husband and I to trust Him in the midst of suffering. In the past year, we lost my sister to drug addiction, became unemployed, and I went through a medically complicated, very painful pregnancy and postpartum recovery with my son. Even when times seem unbelievably difficult, God has proven that He is in control and there is no reason to be afraid. He works all circumstances for our good, and He has already won the battle. We’re always safe in His grace!

How do you recommend others live the theme of “be not afraid”?
We can’t triumph over our fear alone. We need to be in the loving, comforting presence of the Lord in daily prayer to recommit to trust every day. But we also need good friends to walk the journey with. With good friends to strive for holiness alongside, we feel less alone and less fearful!