Dear Marcos,
Just wanted to say thank-you for teaching your bible study this year. I really learned a lot this year and had a great time. You are an inspiration to other young Catholic men and I wish you the very best in all of your endeavors.
- Matt Metzdorff
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| Ensign Steve Billmaier |
I was raised Catholic but didn't really care much for youth groups, youth contemporary worship, etc., and for that reason I didn't immediately become very active in the Catholic community at USNA. When I did though, I found it was nothing like what I had assumed it would be. FOCUS, in particular, was realistically geared towards young adults in a way I could relate to. It helped me connect with other Catholics my age and share their faith experiences, and it provided some very positive role models in our missionaries. It can sometimes be difficult to stay positive at a place like the Naval Academy, but Marcos was always cheerful and in good spirits. He was so polite and confident in his faith that I had atheist and Protestant friends come tell me what a good guy he was after having conversations with him. He was always ready to take the time to listen to my issues/concerns and provide some insight and advice, and he always checked up on me and my prayer life and even taught me some new ways to pray. Interacting with Marcos definitely helped me to become more joyful and more devoted to prayer, and I am thankful for all his time and effort.
Ensign Steve Billmaier
P.S. I am back in Annapolis, and ready for the new school year. More posts will come soon.
