FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD: Celebrating Consecrated Life

So my first February 2nd with Living Water Community was quite remarkable. 

Photo by: Anika Johnson

We were invited to attend the annual celebration of Consecrated life in the Archdiocese of Port of Spain. This was actually the first time that Lay communities were invited to attend and we were thrilled to be a part of it.

It is always good when those who have given their lives freely and joyfully to Christ come together in fellowship. It was especially good to interact with the younger religious as well as the old and see Pope Francis' words in his homily of that day truly lived out.

The evening began with vespers which included a renewal of our consecration, short remarks by Abbot John Pereira and Sr Marie Therese (the Episcopal Delegate for religious) and adoration and benediction.

Looking forward to many more years of consecrated life and praying for a renewal of consecrated life in the Caribbean.

Praise God!!!

Into the deep

Mine is a journey to holiness. I really hope to one day reach that destination but for now, all I can do is take it one day at a time. I don't know where this journey would take me, nor am I too concerned at this point. All I know is that I want to do God's will.

Here is an analogy that I came up with:

It's like I am on a cross country trip heading to a place called "Holiness". Initially I was driving my own car but then realized that I didn't know the way so I tried following different paths leading to a host of different experiences (most of which have been good and upbuilding). But I was still in search of the path that I am supposed to take to this place called 'holiness'
Then I eventually wound up in this bus station where I found this bus called Living Water Community and I immediately knew that this bus was heading to where I want to go. So I left my car with all of my stuff in it and boarded the bus. The folks driving the bus were so nice that they let me on even though I didn't have a ticket and gave me a seat among many other beautiful people all on the same journey as me.
Now it feels really weird and it would seem totally crazy as I have no idea what route this bus is going to take me on or how long I am supposed to remain on this bus. but for now I am contented to have faith that the journey would eventually lead me to this place called 'holiness'

So what does this analogy mean?

Well, I have recently made a one year commitment to the Living Water Community (www.lwctt.org) to live in the household in simple poverty, loving chastity and humble obedience. I really like the work of the community and I feel myself really fulfilled by it. I can't really explain how I know that this is where I need to be but I am sure that it is... at least for now. 

Many have been asking whether this means that I'm not looking at priesthood again and the simple answer is that it's all in God's hands. If he wants's it it will happen.

So I am sorry to those who may be disappointed...well not really... But I do hope that you would all keep me in your prayers that I would one day arrive at my destination.