I'm excited to be able to feature one of the many young people from our diocese traveling to Madrid, Spain for World Youth Day next month. You can read the Catholic Post article about the ISU group here.
How you know me:
I'm Dana Garber, a student at Illinois State University in Normal, and involved with the John Paul II Newman Center at ISU. I am part of a group called “Witnesses to Love,” that recorded a song, “Planted,” for World Youth Day (WYD), and I will be one of a group of 29 students from the Newman Center attending WYD in Madrid next month.
Why I love reading:
I love to read because I love to learn. Learning and understanding more about God and our Faith helps me to grow as a believer and to love Him more. I usually get recommendations from my friends or family.
What I'm reading now:
I am reading Transforming Your Life Through the Eucharist by Father John A. Kane. This book has been really good because it explains the beauty and grace of the sacrament. I am also reading Benedict of Bavaria by Brennan Pursell. I’m reading it so I have a better understanding of the Pope and his life before I see him in Madrid for World Youth Day.
My favorite book:
One of my favorite books is The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas a Kempis. This is more of a devotional book and is very rich. It focuses on the interior, every-day life. Another one of my favorite books is Practicing the Presence of God, by Brother Lawrence. He was a French Monk in the 1600s. This book is an easy, simple read. It explains in practical terms how our lives are a constant prayer and how to live that out. I also love all Scott Hahn books; the last one I read is Rome Sweet Home, which is one of my favorites.
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