Serving the Lord is a mission Houston, Texas, residents Mark and Katie Hartfiel embrace with joy.

Their journey began at Franciscan University, when they were in the same theology class. They became friends first, then dated later. For years prior, Katie had been writing letters to her unknown future husband and covering him with prayer; she realized later her intercession began the same week Mark experienced a powerful conversion. It’s a love story they recount in their book Woman in Love.

Katie, who majored in theology, says she always felt called to serve God.

“I was the product of a vibrant, life-changing parish,” she comments. “I went to Franciscan with the intention of serving the Church.”

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