Me: Happy Feast! It is good to celebrate the 200 years of
our Constitutions and the 150 anniversary of your death. I remember what a good
dialogue I had with you in Jette years ago; I also remember how you came to me
when I needed you in Chile. I just need to have another conversation with you
now.
MS: I am here; I like having “Little Words” with you and I
suppose you are still trying to understand why you are alive? You are always spoiled
by God, but this time God wanted you to stay alive.
Me: Yes, I am grateful but I am asking myself why and
especially what is it that I am still to do for God?
MS: Well, you were going to write the life of Lucile
Mathevon; you are not only alive, but
God helped you to regain your strength and gave you many graces while you were
at Oakwood.
Me: I know and feel so grateful for the Presence of Jesus
and Mary in my room during the time of isolation. I was also aware of my
parents coming and just being there whenever the infection returned and I would
have fever again. You came, and Philippine. Actually, the small room sometimes
seemed full of the Communion of Saints. Still, it was sometimes hard to be
there when I wanted to get out of my room and see my friends.
MS: What would you say those months of isolation were for
you?
ME: I think it was like another “ Probation”; it was a contemplative time and I know my
relationship with Jesus deepened. I was more conscious of His Presence and we
had an intimacy that gave me real joy. I
learned to know myself better – both the good and the bad and I also prayed a
great deal with the Constitutions, the Chapter of 2008, and our new formation
booklet. As much as I longed to get rid
of the infection and get out of isolation, I realized that it was a graced-time
for me. Each morning, Jesus came in Holy Communion and I knew that all
the community was praying for me.
MS; Yes, the prayers of others were winning graces for you.
You wanted to be more contemplative and you had the time given to you. I am
glad you are so grateful and kept your desire to give Jesus joy by choosing
what pleases Him. That is what you are called to do and then you give joy to
others.
ME: I love it when you tell me, “Be humble, be simple, and bring
joy to others.”
MS: Keep on doing this as it pleases Jesus.
Me: What else do you want to tell me?
MS: You have a love for the Society and this pleases me. Now
you must share that love with others. I want you to continue to deepen your
relationship with each Person in the Blessed Trinity. That is something you
have been inspired to do but often forget .
I also want you to continue to reach out to others.
Me. I will try. I sometimes feel I have nothing to give, but
I have the grace of vocation and know that relationships are important as I am
called to reveal God’s love. Thank you for being with me today in a real
conversation!
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