Cornerstone #2: Witnesses of What They Have Seen of Jesus
by Robin Anderson
July 6, 2009

“Get up now, and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness of what you have seen of me and what you will be shown.” –Acts. 26:16

So this week for me has been a little crazy. I had decided that this week's update would be shorter, you know, trying to save time, when I realized that the theme I picked for this week's Cornerstone update facilitated some easy writing! The people of the Diocese of Saskatoon have been witnesses of the events occurring during Impact 2009. So let's let them have a voice. Let's get their reactions. Let's let Robin stop typing now.


Denise Hounjet-Roth and her husband Louis Roth

Denise Hounjet-Roth (St. Augustine): "I decided to take part in the faith study at St. Augustine, because I knew it was the turning point for so many of the young people in CCO. I was wondering, ‘What are they saying, or what are they teaching, that makes these young people come alive in their faith?’ So I went for a selfish reason, I was so curious. [...] It was an eye-opener for us, going through the faith study (Discovery). Even my discerning of where Jesus is my life, even as an adult, I NEEDED THAT."

"I’m glad Impact is in Saskatoon, I’m excited it’s in Saskatoon, I think Saskatoon needed this. I’ve seen some kids at Cornerstone who I know through certain circles, and I’m so glad to see them here, it’s wonderful for them. I’m so happy to see them here! Even kids who have come with our kids, and they’re coming back! Wow! Obviously the Cornerstones have been making an impression. I think the Cornerstones are wonderful the way they’re set up."

Louis Roth: "I think that CCO is doing an excellent job, especially in bringing the kids fallen away through secular society, fallen away from the Church, maybe through a rough life, and they’re helping these kids rediscover who Jesus is, and bring them back to a Christian value system."

"There’s a part of Impact that extends beyond when the missionaries leave. We’re responsible, we’re the ones called to carry that message forward."

"I’ve heard some stories from some of the kids (the Missionaries' testimonies at Cornerstone), how they weren’t into their faith, and look at where they are now! It’s been good to be a part of that, to hear where they’re coming from."

Carmen Shepherd

Carmen Shepherd (St. Phillip Neri): "I’m loving the mission, and sad that it’s going to be over in a month! Just to be able to have so many young Catholic people around. I’m seeing more and more young people coming out, even in Cornerstone itself, there are more people raising their hands and singing so joyfully. It’s amazing, I love seeing people express their love for God."

"Jesus to me is everything, He’s always been very strong in my life. Impact though, has strengthened my relationship quite a bit because I hadn’t experienced the group aspect in quite a while, to be with a community. I have been able to live who I am around them, and not be scared to show that I love Jesus."

Nicole Brodner

Nicole Brodner (St. Paul's Cathedral): "I’ve been seeing the parishes come together, becoming more like a small town community now, instead of everyone being all over the place!"

"Jesus is my Savior, my best friend, my help, my strength. I wouldn’t be able to do anything without him. Through Impact I have been able to see him through other people more. The way the missionaries are giving out their summer to come here, or the different jobs they’ve taken, or just their attitudes in inviting people out; it's all been a witness of Jesus."



Robin Anderson: "'Nuff said."