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Who would have thought
nine years ago when I met the Teresian Sisters that I was going to become one of
them? The thought
never crossed my mind at that point or that of my family and
friends for that matter. But here I am, nine years later, thinking that there’s
nowhere else I could or would rather be.
I met the Teresian Sisters in May of 1996 on my
first Encuentros Juveniles Retreat (Youth Encounters) in Miami, FL. After
three years of working together with them in Encuentros Juveniles I began a
discernment program with them eventually becoming an affiliate in the summer
of 1999. Three years later, on August 4, 2002, I entered in Miami and began
my journey to a new life with Jesus. My time of novitiate and my apostolic
experience in Nicaragua have helped me to grow in relationship with Jesus
and confirmed my desire to dedicate my life to and for Him in the Society of
St. Teresa of Jesus.
On Sunday, July 24th, 2005, on the feast of Blessed Mercedes Prat
the Teresian Sisters, my family and friends joined me in celebrating my
First Profession of Vows. The theme… Que Mi Vida Sea Un “Todo Por Jesus,” I
Offer My Life…”All For Jesus.” It is that, that I hope to proclaim with my
life as a Teresian Sister, living and doing everything as St. Teresa, St.
Henry and so many others have done before me, All For Jesus! |
The
Mass and ceremony took place in the St. Henry de Osso Chapel in Covington, LA;
Fr. Thomas Perrier was the celebrant.
I was joined by my Teresian Sisters, my
family, including my aunt who made it all the way from Cuba, and my friends that
came
from Miami, Bogalusa, Covington, New Orleans, California and many others
that joined me in spirit and prayer. Surrounded by
those that mean the world to
me and have been instrumental in helping me grow and in nourishing my vocation,
I vowed chastity,
poverty, and obedience and committed “myself with all my
heart” to the Society of St. Teresa of Jesus to serve Jesus “in the Church
by prayer, teaching and sacrifice.”
I have since moved to Uvalde where I am now teaching Religion and Computer at
Sacred Heart School. I also help with
the parish youth group and the St. Henry
de Osso Family Project with a support group for at risk youth and continue my
studies.
A heart felt thanks goes out to all of you that helped make this special day
possible. May the Lord bless you and keep you always.
I only ask that you
continue to pray for me and my perseverance as I continue to pray for you.
The journey with Jesus to becoming a Teresian has been the most thrilling
rollercoaster of my life with all of its ups and downs,
and I wait in excitement
as the ride continues!
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