The afternoon of March 5 was dedicated to an enriching session with the Junior Professed Sisters. With warmth and wisdom, Sr. Celine posed two thought-provoking questions:
- What is the difference between religious life and Christian life?
- What are the three human drives?
Her talk centred around two vital aspects of religious life:
1. The Evangelical Counsels – A Call to Live Radically for Christ
- Chastity: A life of intimacy with God, mirroring Jesus’ self-giving love.
- Poverty: A spirit of self-emptying, following Christ who “had nowhere to lay His head.”
- Obedience: Total surrender to God’s will, guided by Jesus and the Constitutions.
2. Joyful Religious Life – A Radiant Witness to the Gospel
Quoting St. John Paul II, she reminded the Sisters: “The Church needs joyful religious.” She emphasized that joy is not a fleeting emotion but a fruit of the Holy Spirit, cultivated through:
- Deepening one’s relationship with Jesus.
- Finding happiness in one’s vocation.
- Living in communion with one another.
She concluded with the powerful words of John 15:11: “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.”
The session ended with a heartfelt prayer, invoking God’s grace for each Sister to live with joy, passion, and unwavering faith in their religious journey.
