As Catholic Christians we are called to love God with our whole selves, body, mind and soul. However, in the Christian journey, we often find ourselves neglecting our own health and well-being at the service of our God-given mission. Kara will share her story of how she has navigated her spiritual, mental, and physical health through her many years in ministry work and as she has stepped into her primary vocation of wife and mother.
Kara Lilly is a George Mason University and Catholic Patriot Alum. She graduated with a B.A. in music and theater in 2015. She served as a student leader within the Catholic Campus Ministry all four years including two years as Student Campus Minister. Upon graduating, she entered into full-time youth ministry in the Diocese of Arlington at the Basilica of St. Mary in Alexandria and St. Bernadette in Springfield. She married her CCM sweetheart, John Lilly, in May 2017 and gave birth to her daughter, Bella Therese, in April 2020. After leaving her full-time ministry work, she strives to continue her mission in leading others to Jesus through her entrepreneurial pursuits. She is the owner of Kara Loryn Photography LLC helping Catholic Christian couples, families and individuals capture sacred moments in their lives and she helps others experience freedom in their health journey as an Independent Optavia Health Coach.
