Cum Chrsto “Yes”

By Rectora Kysa Rasmussen

About 10 years ago I was sitting in Mass by myself asking the Lord for some guidance and a group of women to share my faith with and to gain support and guidance from. I heard the Holy spirit say “ask Jen to get together”. At first I didn’t listen, but eventually I did talk to Jen and I listened, I had to say “yes”. I knew I needed to have other people, other women in my life that could help support me in my journey of faith and encourage me. Growing up I had those women, and these women are still people I can call or visit with to pray with or to talk to. I knew I needed more in my adult life being a woman of God, a wife, a mother, and a mental health provider. However, I wasn’t ready at first. I had been invited to Cum Cristo for many years and always said “no, I have too much going on or my kids need me”. In January 2015, I lost my biological father, who didn’t provide me with the example of faith, however supported me in my life as he was able to. Six months later I lost my stepdad, or my dad. He was one of my rocks and a strong foundation for my faith and always provided guidance and modeled what it was to be a good Christian and Catholic person. I felt broken after these losses and knew I needed God more than ever. That year, I was asked to participate in a Cum Cristo and I hesitantly said “Yes”.

Little did I know what kind of road God was leading me towards. I knew in my heart this is what I needed, I just needed to say yes. I knew for years that I needed to be closer to God and saying “YES” to this allowed me to experience this wonderful program, and wonderful women. I know that I can call any of the women that I know through Cum Cristo and ask them to pray or have coffee and the answer will always be “YES”. I have been blessed with more in my life through this program. I am thankful for all the times I was asked and said no, as they just provided me with a little tug from the Holy Spirit bringing me closer to Him and to Cum Cristo. Saying “YES” even when I have been unsure or scared has given me a deeper faith and more connection to our Community of Faith.

I invite you to pray about participating in a Cum Cristo weekend. I am inviting you to listen to the Holy Spirit in your life and to say YES to Him. I am certain, if you say YES to participating in this weekend It will be a yes, you remember. I know it can be scary, I know it can be hard, but the good things always are. Brene Browne says “the best way to show yourself you love yourself is to be vulnerable”. I believe being vulnerable means saying Yes.

Upcoming Opportunities

Great Falls
Men’s, February 22 – 25, 2024
Rector: Dan Wassman, 406-452-3853

Women’s Feb 29 – March 3, 2024
Rectora: Barb Schlecht, 406-750-0551

Billings
Men’s June 6-9, 2024,
Dave Mork, 406-671-2562

Women’s June 13-16, 2024
Pam Heldt, 406-661-1467

Miles City
Men’s June 20-23, 2024

Women’s June 27-30, 2024