PRAISE GOD @ ALL TIMES...

 I cannot but express the joy of visiting a beautiful community; where I feel God is truly present amidst you. I am an eye witness of this.

  

I thank God for the day and for His blessings that I cherished. And I thank Sr Maria through whose instrumentality God gave me this memorable opportunity to visit you. I am indeed privileged to visit and experience the joy of the community and consecrated life (spirit). I was not merely amused but inspired and (moved like the John the Baptist in the womb of the Elizabeth). Your joyful witness of the community life was inspiring indeed.  

Hence, I felt in my heart that this joy needs to be appreciated and communicated. Therefore, I pen this to tell you not merely to express my gratitude but to tell you that nothing can surpass your joy in the community and nothing can transcend your joyful witness of the Consecration and Charism. I was blessed to witness the radiance of your humble yet vibrant community...and the joy of living.

Another important aspect of your life in the community that I witnessed was the joy of giving. Yes very true, your love for Christ and the Charism perhaps impels you to give yourself, be it your time, your prayers, your help, your presence, your smile, your service and may be your thoughtfulness. Now I am confirmed to believe that there is no other way than To Give in order to find true happiness in life and in mission. Perhaps this is what Christ has done for us.

At every moment I felt as if the choirs of angels appear before me...

...in the form of the Tabarnacle centred between bedroom and dining hall (the source of your joy)

....in the form of two of you (happy and cheerful people....a joyful attitude of heart and mind) 

...in the form of your loving Teddy (the way he chased the cows and the way he prays....)

...in the form of those humble and simple Khongs who help you selflessly 

...in the form of those little ones who cannot but look and smile at you (your smile is contagious)  

...in the form of those little students who cannot but flock to you (I will not be surprised tomorrow if some of them (girls) become your faithful candidates and later as good sisters....because they see you working, praying and helping, they experience this and then they may imitate you not merely your life but your charisma swell....

I enjoyed wonderful lunch prepared with much love and goodness. Thank you so much for your sacrifice and hard work. And above all during lunch time I felt three of you were one in spirit of your charism and with your province at large. I saw Sr. Francia was moved with tears thinking of her lost sister and Sr. Teena (who was so good and noisy but suddenly was silent like mother Mary and became emotional as well. Sr Maria was also the same as well.  Seeing all these things I was like St Peter who was witnessing the Transfiguration of the Lord. I had a good time. I will ever cherish these memories of blessings and inspiration. Assuring you of my prayerful support and I humbly seek your powerful prayers for me and for my family. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality. I can still write so much but then I am sure my words cannot exhaust what I wish to tell you.   

Praise God at all times...