Bonjour,
I was in Montreal over the weekend ie 24 to 26 th and then headed to Quebec. It has been an intense week where I got to know myself more. My interaction with the friar`s will be documented here. I have a couple of people here in mind who have shaped my thinking over the week.
The first Fr Jacque Belangrie, a former head honcho of the capuchins based out of Rome and spending his retirement here in Quebec.
Second, Fr Jean Jacque , a missionary who served in Chad for forty five years and has the heart of a lion.
Third, Fr Sebastian and fourth Fr Benny, who is also my friend.
I would like to pen down some of the stuff that the Lord has been speaking to me over the week, this might help other fellow catholics who are contemplating on what to do in their life.
I came here expecting something from Jesus. I have always been blessed by him whenever I have undertaken a special mission. The last such one happened two weeks back, when I found out more about the ` ecstacy smile`lady.
So here we go some of my thoughts inspired by Jesus and the people around me. I want to put them down before it is erased in memory forever.
I am a Missionary, I know that . I may never have a religious life like a priest ,but my heart is proclaiming the gospel of Yesu.
1. What is life ? Life is worth lived when you live in love.
Fr belangerie reminds me of an experience when he was 12, he was sitting in front of the altar, he saw an image around him, where he saw himself in a lot of different countries.It reminded him of the providence of god and how the lord
The lord talked about- - - Not to do what I want to do, but believe in where he wants to lead you and leave it in the darkness of time.
Like sometimes there is a solo, eg: Pavarottis orchestra, the lady who sings the solo. To succeed is important, but it is not the most important thing or the core in ones life. Whether, its marriage or celibacy…A total surrender to Christ is the crux of the matter.
The important thing in life, is for people to recognise the love of god in your life. When they see the radiating smile in my face, they should see the jesus in you. To Love people, is my vocation. This is what separates me from the other`s . They should see the love of the lord in my life. It is not being a celibate or priest that is important. The most important thing is radiating htat joy or love. Then people will immediately recognise that it is from the Lord.
What is required to be a happy man?
Don`t include or exclude anything that is good. Just press ahead. Why is it that for some people who read these …. find a connection, simply because the spirit that is speaking to me is the same spirit that is speaking to you.
Soemtimes, some people touch you more than the other`s .
What is Sin? Sin is something that is recycled.Like a recycled piece of paper.
The gift that I have recieved now is an identity that needs to be strengthened.
A few things of my life, I was a very protected child, yet abuses came in different forms even with all the protection that my parents offered me . This is what happens with any human being.
Build my own identity, this is what I have been doing since the beginning. I am also trying to take possession of myself in my life, which is the reason I am in canada today. My happiness doesn`t depend on anything and it is to be myself and god wants me to by myself for the happiness of other people.
The essential difference in my being is the identity that I share in christ, which is unique. I will not sell my identity or the real me to anybody …either to the girl that I might love or to my parents whom I adore or anyone. I am I… Need to love unconditionally everybody. Zech 2 : 5-9 .
Now the question – What would be the event or things that could spoil my dreams ?
Christ is the key in the success of any operation. Read the bible and the results must also be evident in my life. Christ is the friend who has the power in bringing or fishing the people for you.
In two years time, how can Paul be a desperate man?
The process would be if I wasn`t able to convert the ideology to readiness to accomplish. Please remember the disciples at emmaus … they expected something different.
Renounce the idology to …. look at the way I am working….Lacher frise – - – let it go !
Always try to discern what belongs to me as a human being. One should never seize to try to make good. Not succeed( divine ), but continue trying( Sanctity)!
My Intelligence would isolate things , while my love would put them together.One can never renounce life, you may out the frame away for a while.
My mission is to love everybody , my frame is in Canada, this is secondary. Lord, let me know what you want me to do?
So, I conclude, in my life there are 800 steps and I am on the 238 th. My sanctity is here on the 238 th one. I would prefer to give my best shot here on the 238 th step. I am not thinking of the 239 th one or the 240 th.
It`s one day at a time. If the questions in your life revolves around – school, job, wife or celibacy- – - Don`t let any affect you. There might be worrying thoughts , which is normal for any human being. Don`t let them overtake you. Live eachday to the fullest, knowing that fullness come only from christ. It is only he , who can satisfy you full!
It is not a vineyard, that I so love to own or a a girl that I so much desire for company. It is HIM and he will provide the right person and the right job in his time.. .
God Bless