After being educated in Catholic grade school and high school, I went to a very large secular university. It was quite an adjustment to go from a very small city and high school to a very large university in a very large metropolitan area.
Some experts say that the key to survival when you make such a change from a small environment to a large environment is to develop small circles within the large environment. One of the most effective support circles that developed immediately was a small group of people on my dormitory floor that regularly attended Mass. Fortunately, there was a church a block away. It was actually a Lutheran church that had one Catholic Mass on Sunday morning. The people in this circle were very different from each other. Our common bond was a desire to attend Mass on a regular basis. This bond led to many friendships and spiritual support and growth.
I urge all of the students who are heading back to campus to attend Mass on a regular basis. College is a very stressful time. A very effective way to maintain balance is to attend Mass.
Keep the Faith!
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