I thank God first of all for the gift of my life and vocation. It has been a journey of faith in God. So much has happened in my life. God’s unfolding Blessings in the Journey of Faith
2nd February 1999 is a Day of thanksgiving for the grace of perseverance. As far as time goes, God’s time. We Sr Mary Kutty and myself held a lighted candle in our hands and renewed our vows to God. Our personal story is not about us at all. It is about God and His merciful and faithful love. It’s a story that would tell of the gentle hand that plucked us from the soil and held us close to His heart. Our lives have been an inspiration and we have done ordinary things with extraordinary love, patience, gentleness and compassion in living the spirit of Jesus in so many different ways over these years, in our respective ministries with various people, particularly the poor and the marginalized.
Looking back at the last 25 years of consecrated life has been a journey of faith, discovery and wonder, discovering God’s immense merciful love and His Fidelity. I wonder how God loves me in spite of my infidelity and limitations. I realized now how little I knew and how much less I know about the wonder and unfolding life experiences. My journey with Christ wisdom has been constant and I pray that our relationship grows deeper and wider. Montfortian spirituality constantly reminds me of the purpose for which I am called.
Time and again apostolic life has challenged my vocation, yet my appreciation for my congregation continues to be profound. It is there I learned to be like another Christ. No matter whatever the circumstance and the situation may be. The strong determination and the perseverance to hold on to Christ made me to overlook the difficulties. I never felt alone because He was the one who navigating my journey. I spent most of life in the education field with children and young girls. In return I have learnt to be compassionate, kind and patient. I have encountered numerous people along the way who have shared God’s merciful love and led me to complete 25 years of fruitful service in the vineyard of the Lord. I treasure all these people who have touched my life with their faith and love and allowed me to do the same. It’s a joy to remember fondly with gratitude my parents, brothers, sisters, formators, Generals, Provincials, sisters in various communities with whom I lived and shared life and mission.
As I march forward, I join with Prophet Jeremiah 29:11 “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope”.
I wind up this short sharing convinced and get more and more consolidated with the words of St Paul to the Romans “nothing can separate US form the love of Christ…”.
Sister SOWRAMMA, Daughter of Wisdom – India
