So, how do you know you are in the presence of a saint? From the moment Br. Paul entered camp, every action and word led you to Christ. He walked in and immediately began to serve wherever there was a need. He did not ask, he did not seek recognition, and he did whatever needed to be done with joy, compassion, and kindness. I never heard him complain.
As the week went on he never ceased ministering to the 170 teens, their chaperones, the summer/full-time missionaries, and our family. He is unassuming, thoughtful, and willing to sacrifice his comfort for ANYONE around him. He never lectured anyone or stood on a soapbox, actually, he never needed to speak one word for his actions spoke volumes about love and truth. His humble demeanor permeated camp like a contagious epidemic, and as you would expect, Christ's love radiated all week. I am certain there were times of great inconvenience and he had to forego his needs to serve others. However, you would have never known because when you were with him you always seemed most important. It was as if he could see the face of Jesus in each person. What a gift!
He attended every opportunity to spend with Jesus, even if it meant sacrificing sleep, food, or any other personal need. It was clear from the beginning, Jesus is his priority. I think Gabe summed him up best when he said on the first day he met him, "if Jesus is there, so there will be Br. Paul."
His love for Christ was evident in the way he cared for us all. My life will forever be changed because of him. His most beautiful characteristic is that he would never think these things of himself...........that is saint.
Please pray for him as he heads to India for one month to serve alongside the Missionaries of Charity and for his final year of preparation for the Sacrament of Holy Orders. What a day that will be!
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