FINAL BLOG RESPONSE 11

Blog Post Questions: Growth

By Jubilee

1. Which event that you learned about from the Church History textbook presentations did you find most interesting and why?

The event I found most interesting was the publication of the "95 Theses." During the time, indulgences were used to convince people that they can “buy their way to heaven.” I found this event very interesting because Martin Luther went against the authoritative Catholic Church. This was a very bold and brave decision because there could have been serious consequences against Luther's actions. After he posted the "95 Theses" on the cathedral door, Luther's ideas became very popular. It was interesting to learn that one person risked their life to change how the Catholic Church ran. A piece of paper with a person's thoughts changed the perspectives of many people.

2. Which person whom you learned about from the Church History textbook presentations did you find most interesting and why?

After the Church History textbook presentations, I found the story about St. Perpetua and St. Felicity the most interesting. These two women demonstrated strength and courage of martyrs and women. At Notre Dame, students are taught to become strong and independent women that will one day impact the world. St. Perpetua and St. Felicity were told to wear non-Christian robes, but refused to because it would go against their religion. I found their strength in their faith very inspiring and fascinating. They believed that God will guide them through their execution in the arena. St. Perpetua also had a child before she was sent into the arena. She had a choice to listen to the authorities and obey their religion, but instead of accepting the new religion and being able to take care of her child, Perpetua stayed strong with her faith and gave up her child. She left her child with a Christian women. When they were sent to the arena, St. Perpetua and St. Felicity were commanded to dress into non-Christian clothes. They refused and died as faithful martyrs. These two women are major religious people in the Catholic Church.

3. If you end up being known as an influential figure in history, what do you want to be remembered for?

If I ended up being known as an influential figure in history, I would want to be remembered as a person who contributed to my community and influenced other lives to do so too. I'd want people to actively participate and give back to their community. Catholic or not, everyone should participate and help our environment. I do not just want to be known as the person who volunteered each week, but as a role model and inspiration to improve our world and create peace between each other. The little actions like sharing a smile or picking up trash on the ground could make a huge impact. I also want people to know that we can always improve our surroundings and interaction with each other. It will not get better by itself and we need to start making choices to make sure future generations experiences what we experience.

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4. How have you personally experienced growth (either mentally, emotionally or spiritually) after your own challenges in life?

I have personally experienced mental and emotional growth after my challenges in life. Challenges I faced are people in my family passing away. Theses challenges are very hard to face, but I learned that family and being with each other will help each other to get through the painful moment. When three of my family members died last year, three new family members came into the world. I experienced emotional and mental growth here because when there were tragic events, joyous events followed it after. I learned to stay strong through the bad times and family will help me get through painful moments.

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