Today I celebrate my thirty first anniversary of religious
profession. It is hard to believe that
so many years have passed since I made my first profession as an Ursuline
Sister. I have so many memories of that
special day and it is certainly a day for me to give thanks to God for the
endless love I have experienced. In some
ways it was like yesterday that I said my initial “yes” to continuing to allow
my relationship to grow. So much has
changed since that beautiful August morning.
Many of the people who were there are now in Heaven. Our Church has seen its share of shame and
disgrace during these years. Yet what
drew me to enter continues to sustain me today – God’s love and serving God’s
people.
When I made my first profession my invitation quoted Psalm
27, “One thing, I ask, this alone I seek, to dwell in the house of the Lord all
my days.” The years have flown by but
the sentiment remains the same I have found my treasure and nothing will change
that reality. As our Church goes through
the abuse crisis I remind myself that the Church is the People of God not the buildings
and hierarchy. My desire is to serve the
People of God and I pray that I may have the fortitude to persevere during this
difficult times. St. Angela, told her
followers to beware of the pestilent times and seek good in all you do. With Jesus and Angela’s help I pray for the
grace to continue to follow my heart’s desire and serve with joy and gratitude
for all the good God has done in me.
Pat Schifini, OSU
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