Look Down More...

There seems to be a theme in my life...particularly when it comes to living out my mission at MIT.  Some might think, oh well, duh, Jesus!  Or others might suggestion Catholicism.  Or even the simple idea of discipleship.  While these are all very good guesses and quite possibly should be the theme of my life (and I do strive to make sure they are), but there is one theme that has been popping up, if you will.  Sidewalk Chalk! 

On Wednesday, March 21st, my teammates and I unleashed our creative talents on the paths and walkways of Kresge Oval!  Handing out sidewalk chalk to my teammates, I suggested we write anything and everything on these pathways to remind MIT students that there is more to life than just academics!  There is a whole (new) world out there and we hope they open their eyes to it!  Each of us manifested our creativity in different ways, some of us quoting saints, others just writing messages of love.  Levi even ventured to draw an image of Mary!  We had a number of students text us and call us through the course of the day asking if we had gotten our hands on some sidewalk chalk again, and I happily responded, "Yes!"  Though, it's nice that some of the students we know recognize our handy work, I enjoy it better when these messages seem to be anonymous.  For example, a message placed on "I Saw You MIT": 

Bringing joy into the hearts of MIT students is a blessed and beautiful side effect of creatively introducing them to Christ!  Usually, in order to remind people that there is a whole wonderful world out there, I like to say that we should look up more.  But to my dearest MIT Students, I might just say, "Look down more." 

Check out some of our work! 

Trying to meet the students where they're at with a Harry Potter quote.  Courtesy of Ann.

Let's face it.  I'm obsessed with St. Joan of Arc.  Courtesy of Ann.


The song was stuck in my head and I kept thinking about Jesus singing this to the students.  Courtesy of Ann.

Nothing like trying to serve our brothers and sisters! Courtesy of Ashley.

Joey was still on a St. Patrick's Day high!  Courtesy of Joey.

Ashley pointed out a picture of Mary she wished she could draw.  Levi accepted that as a challenge and did it!  Courtesy of Levi.

One of our students joined us!  He want to remind everyone how awesome it is that they're at MIT! Courtesy of Michael. 

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