When I first got to Stanford, I would not have described myself as someone super invested in their faith. Faith was a part of my life, but it was never close to being the driving force. My time at Stanford on a largely secular campus drove me back towards the comforting confines of the Church. Having two great priests on campus was an incredible blessing when dealing with the intense stressors of Stanford Athletics and academics. 

I also never anticipated how grateful I would be to have a church on campus. There was no greater feeling than getting out of a tough practice or difficult test and being able to go to adoration, confession, or even spiritual direction to wash the stress of regular life away. One of my favorite moments at the church revolved around my time as an athlete at Stanford. Father Bart always went out of his way to be an incredible asset to the Stanford Athletics community. My favorite memories of gameday revolve around when Father Bart would say mass at our hotel right before a game. The ability to see my faith present in so many aspects of my life was an incredibly rewarding experience, and I'm grateful for everyone in the CCS community for making it happen.