Pilgrim progress- a disciple on a journey!

Pope Francis Message for Vocations Sunday 2016 The Church, Mother of Vocations Dear Brothers and Sisters, It is my great hope that, during the course of this  Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy , all the baptized may experience the joy of belonging to the Church and rediscover that the Christian vocation, just like every particular vocation, is born from within the People of God, and is a gift of divine mercy. The Church is the house of mercy, and it is the “soil” where vocations take root, mature and bear fruit. For this reason, on the occasion of the 53 rd  World Day of Prayer for Vocations, I invite all of you to reflect upon the apostolic community, and to give thanks for the role of the community in each person’s vocational journey. In the  Bull of Indiction for the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy , I recalled the words of the venerable Saint Bede, describing the call of Saint Matthew: “ Miserando atque eligendo ” ( Misericordiae Vultus , 8). The Lord’s merci...

E specially for our JCL 3rd years here currently studying for their Comprehensive exams next month! T he Lord is my pacesetter I shall not rush, He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals He provides me with images of stillness, Which restores my serenity. He leads me in the way of efficiency through calmness of mind, And His guidance is peace. E ven though I have a great many things to accomplish each day And crisis may pile upon crisis I will not fall apart for His presence is here, His timelessness, His all importance will keep me in balance. H e prepares refreshment and renewal in the midst of my activity. He anoints my mind with His oils of inspiration. My cup overflows. Surely harmony and effectiveness shall be the fruit of my hours, For I shall walk in the peace of the Lord And dwell in His house forever. A men.  You are in our prayers!