Identity
A month from today
will mark the 10 year anniversary of my embarking upon this journey to vowed
Dominican life. I began that journey on
July 28, 2003. Throughout the formation
period I gradually began to identify myself as a Dominican sister. I had an experience this past weekend which
confirmed that identity.
I was called to
represent our Congregation and preach on behalf of our Bolivia, Mexico, and Trinidad
& Tobago missions. I felt humbled to
have been invited to step into this role. Though I have never been a missionary outside
of the United States, after reading the stories of our sisters in these mission
locations and having formed relationships with each of them, I believed the
Holy Spirit would inspire me to deliver a message to the people of God in 2
small parishes in Iowa. After I had done
the preparation for the preaching and “let go and let God” during the actual
delivery, I could hear the plea for the congregation to identify with their
brothers and sisters in Mexico, Bolivia, and Trinidad, and I could feel their
responsiveness.
Reflecting upon
that experience this week, I realized how much I now identify myself with my
sisters in our Congregation. I realized how much I now identify myself as a
Dominican sister of Sinsinawa.
How do
you identify yourself?
Are
you called to embark on a journey for a different twist to your identity?
Anne Sur, OP
East Dubuque, Iowa
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