Emily Vitt

Hometown: Bonner Springs, KS
Major: 6th Year Pharmacy Student

Ministries involved with at St. Lawrence: Choir, cantoring, IFC seminars, hosting and leading swing dance socials, leader of OBC, Fiat House Adoration, Samuel Group

What would life at KU look like without St. Lawrence?: I transferred to KU during my third year of college to begin coursework in the school of pharmacy. St. Lawrence became my one-stop-shop -- I went there to study, hangout with friends, pray, receive the sacraments, have meals... what else does a college student need? I'm grateful for my friendships at the Center; I could have personal and meaningful conversations with these friends.

What is the biggest risk of faith you have taken lately? : My biggest risk of faith that I have taken lately is to let life happen. The unknown feels risky, but I know that I can let go of my anxieties and put my faith and trust in Him. Jesus is the Bread of Life, and Word of Life, so I just need to let Life happen.

Describe community: Getting friends together for a long conversation over a glass of wine or a pint.

How have you grown in interior freedom? Through the prayer, meditation, and self-reflection that Samuel Group challenged me to practice, I saw an immense growth in my interior freedom. I continue to use these tools to further my growth, and I remind myself that every day I have a choice -- to do God's will or to not. I find great joy in that freedom to say yes.