The big mission of a Catholic teen with Down syndrome

Sunday, 10 July 2016, 18:00 MJA Uncategorized 8

NBP: Denver (CNA/EWTN News) — On July 1, Kara Jackson crossed the 40th state off her list.

The 18-year-old helped serve Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Northglenn, Colorado. Dressed in her own vestments and a big smile on her face, Jackson served with the same passion she began her journey with in 2013.

This all started because “God told me to,” Kara told CNA. She said God came to her in a dream one night telling her to begin the quest of helping serve Mass in all 50 states.

And it’s a mission her mother questioned at first.

“I didn’t think it was a good idea,” Christina Jackson said, “It was a crazy idea.” The thought of traveling to unknown areas, without financial support, and Kara’s heath complications made her mother hesitant.

But Kara was persistent.

8 Comments on The big mission of a Catholic teen with Down syndrome

Irish Sunday, 10 July 2016, 18:20 at 6:20 pm

Well done, Kara and I hope you complete your quest and journey. Godspeed
: Sunday, 10 July 2016, 18:23 at 6:23 pm

god bless this young lady
WiscoDave Sunday, 10 July 2016, 18:24 at 6:24 pm

God Bless, Kara.
If there were more like you the world would be a far, far better place.
cato Sunday, 10 July 2016, 18:40 at 6:40 pm

2 Corinthians 13:14

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.
Tired Mom Sunday, 10 July 2016, 19:43 at 7:43 pm

Beautiful young woman, beautiful story!
Ten-Ten Sunday, 10 July 2016, 19:45 at 7:45 pm

Cool! A nice story for a change.
MyOwnPrivateServer Sunday, 10 July 2016, 21:13 at 9:13 pm

What a Great story! Loved it.
Julio Sunday, 10 July 2016, 21:41 at 9:41 pm

The Lord has great plans for this young Lady! What an inspiration she is and truly touched by the divine spirit. I pray that one day I could have the same faith and devotion as she does.