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Meet the Behrm I
f you visit the Behrmanns at their home these days, you just might find yourself refreshed by the divine wellspring of God’s Word. “Prayer is an important part of our family life,” Angela Behrmann says. “This past year, we committed to listening to Fr. Mike’s Bible in a Year podcast, which covers the entire Bible in 365 days. During it, this amazing priest explains Scripture and salvation history. We have learned so much from it! I encourage everyone to begin this program because it has made a great impact on my family. Listening to and understanding God’s Word has changed my life.” Leaning on the sturdy pillar of the Sacred Scriptures, Angela and her husband, Will, and their three children, Hannah, Andrew, and Brandon, seek to follow Christ in their home and far beyond. Day by day, Angela particularly devotes herself to a profound prayer life, receiving from it tremendous peace, love, and joy. “I love Mary,” she says. “She has been at my side from the beginning. She helps me and guides me closer to Christ. I say the Rosary daily, which is a habit I began when one of my children was extremely ill, and now I say a decade for each member of my family each day. I am able to pray it while I am driving, waiting in line, or doing, well, almost anything! Mary wants to help us. We need to give her a chance. She will bring us to Christ.”
Will and his sons at Scouts
Angela and Will Behrmann
The Behrmann children — Hannah, Andrew and Brandon
Bringing children to the heart of Christ is one of Angela Behrmann’s deepest desires as well. “There are so many talented, knowledgeable, loving people in our parish family that can help our children and our families learn,” Angela says. “We need each other. We could do so much more to help our children grow in their Catholic faith, but it takes all of us to help them know about God’s love.” Ever since the Behrmanns began attending our parish in 2008, they have been serving our faith community generously and enthusiastically. “As soon as we joined the parish, we enrolled our oldest child in Faith Formation and I began teaching Faith Formation,” Angela says. “I love teaching children. I have learned so much about the love of God by teaching them. As we know, God does not call the qualified, He qualifies the called. I have taught all ages and grade levels within the Catholic Church for over 25 years.” Over the years, Angela has also enjoyed helping out with Vacation Bible School and the Italian Festival. Recently, she was also invited to lead the Altar Server Ministry. As a couple, Will and Angela have dedicated much of their time and talent to work with teenage boys and young men.
