Blog #8: Discipleship

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What did you learn about the original disciples from the group projects?

I learned that the disciples were selfless and fully devoted to a life preaching and spreading the Word of God. I also learn that they were very dedicated to the cause, some going as far as to die for their faith.

Which disciple did you find most interesting and why?

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I found Matthias most interesting because while I was researching him, I found that before he was Matthias, he was Zacchaeus. In Luke 19, Zacchaeus first met Jesus, and that's always been a prevalent story in my early Catholic education. I remember as a kid admiring how dedicated Zacchaeus was by climbing the tree and serving Jesus and repenting her ways of a tax collector.

Based on what you learned, what are the characteristics of people who follow Christ?

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I learned that people who follow Christ are wholeheartedly devoted to Him and willing to repent their sins and give all of their material possessions to preach the Word of God. They are also kind and patient and forgiving.

Do you feel that you display any of these characteristics? Why or why not?

I feel like I do display some of these characteristics. Definitely not to the extremes that the disciples went to, but I feel like I make an effort to be kind to people and make them feel loved.

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