About Me

Mahalia Marcelin. My nickname, "Mayah," means "Close to God" in Hebrew! Originally from Haiti, I moved to Florida in June 2004, where I earned a degree in international business. I began my career as a Mortgage Loan Originator, aiming to earn money. However, I longed for something deeper. Though I was a dedicated Catholic before moving, distractions drew me away from God. When the world fell short, I turned my focus back to Him. As a true prodigal daughter, I returned to the Father’s House. Through this rocky journey, I developed a profound love for God. My goals and purpose gradually shifted to align with His will. On March 9, 2015, I felt a strong call to leave everything behind and follow Him, driven to make Him known. God's message was clear: "It is time to fulfill my purpose in you." Fiat, I answered, humbly attempting to make Mary’s Fiat my own. I left the business world to serve in the Lord’s vineyard. Since then, I’ve embarked on a sacred journey with God. I have followed Him on an unknown path that led me to work in the Church. I served as a coordinator for Respect Life, then as the Director of Religious Education (DRE) at Saint James Catholic Church, and later as Director of Discipleship at Nativity of Our Lord in Saint Paul, MN, for three and a half years. I completed a Master's in Applied Catholic Theology and am now pursuing a Doctorate in Applied Theology at Saint Leo University. God has always called me to surrender without a plan… and I always respond Fiat! As I enter a new phase of my "Fiat," I am both scared and hopeful. I am discovering my path as a pilgrim of hope. What a sacred and hope-filled journey!