http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/041414.cfm
“I formed you, and set
you as a covenant of the people, a light for the nations”
We are all chosen.
We are all set apart. We
are all called to bring God’s Light to His people.
In July 2005, I embarked on my journey into the
unknown. I left my family, my
friends, my job and my comfort zone.
It was not easy.
In a unique way, God gave me reassurance. A few days before leaving, my mother
and I went to morning Mass as usual.
Unbeknownst to Mum, on this particular morning, after all was set for my
journey, I had the ‘cold feet’ feeling.
I was quiet as we drove down to Mass, not wanting to make her more
anxious for me.
Mass was amazing.
When the Postulants on duty sang a hymn entitled “Be not Afraid, I go
before you always” I instantly felt comforted and reassured. Later on, the priest on duty asked a
Jesuit Scholastic (JS) to preach after the Gospel. He did not know of my upcoming journey, but his homily
touched me. The JS shared
how at times God sends us far and wide, to charter the unchartered waters. He also mentioned that God always goes
before us and that we need not be afraid.
At that moment it all made sense to me. I was not coming to the U.S. alone, He was going before me!
My departure day arrived. Before boarding my flight, I cried my eyes out. Surprisingly, God provided guardian
angels throughout my trip to The United States.
Since coming to the United States, He has continued to show
me His face through so many wonderful people. My experience as a student has made me feel chosen and set
apart with a Mission to be a light for God’s people. Let us continue to find Jesus in the ordinary events of our
lives. He is waiting for us to
anoint His feet, just like Martha did.
Clare Mukolwe
Fordham Graduate School of Business
Very moving. Thanks for sharing.
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