Community life is the most significant aspect of consecrated life after spiritual direction. The community is where we, the sisters, do not choose each other, and we differ in many ways. Nevertheless, we are called together to fulfill aspects of consecrated life: prayer, denying ourselves, three vows, formation, service to others. The community is the place where individuals bring not only themselves with their views that are influenced by their families and local cultures, but also some deep pains of which they are not fully conscious aware. All things will be formed by the training program of the Order. Therefore, as a self-aware person belonging to a convent, each sister must think that the community is a place to love and be loved in order to be formed following the distinct characteristics of the Order.
Thanks to God! During twelve years of service in the four communities of my congregation, I have reaped life experiences under the care of God and the love of all the sisters in my congregation. The sisters are very sympathetic to me. I have tried my best to collaborate with the other sisters in order to fulfill the mission of my congregation and have been encouraged to grow in many dimensions. Moreover, I was also instructed and trained to be better day by day in my vocation.
I was born in a poor family. My father was very strict with us. He grew up without the love of my grandparents. He had been working since he was very young. After that, he joined the army. He
He joined the army to be considered a man, which he got, mentally and
There were many jobs within the U.S. Army and the war effort he could have done. It could have been possible to be a war doctor, or a navy dockworker, just not a soldier on the frontlines. He could have worked from inside the base, launching missiles or even a battle strategist. He just wasn’t physically able to be a soldier. What really shocked me was that he was writing to Russia and Japan and all these countries, some of which weren’t even part of the American Alliance.
He was a farm worker until he became a sergeant in the Revolutionary war. He was involved in several wars against the British, such as Lexington, Bunker, Hill, and Saratoga, and was known to be an industrious, valuable and strong soldier. After the victory against Britain, he returned home to acquire a land for farming and decided to raise his family. However, America was not in a pleasant state after the war. One had to depend on trade for goods or services as in contrast to money.
As a young man he served in the army. He provided his aid to the cause of freedom, and liberty for all. He dealt in
At a young age, he strove to join the military, as “his ancestors had fought in the Revolutionary War, the Mexican War and the Civil War, and he grew up listening
His life was not really the typical laborer as a young boy. In fact he had a good life but his family lost it all when the great depression struck. After having to see his family lose all their land and goods they were forced to become labor workers. They were forced to leave to California where the bigger companies were picked. Him and his family quickly settled in California and even joined some of the unions and took part in several strikes.
Instead, he was expected to start a career (42-43). This career was supposedly of his choosing, but there was no guarantee that a person would be accepted into a particular career. The needs of society would always come first, and if there was a need in another position a person would be forced to work wherever the government needed him, regardless
This made him both poor and unable to support himself until he joined the military in 1862 when he was 29 years
Imagine being the daughter of a pastor, who has to live up to her family 's expectations, how would you feel? While being an example in church, yet living in another city attending a four year university in her graduating year, this leader is as strong as they come. Leah Shoff is a 22 year old who has put her entire life effort forth for God. Even though she has attempted to live part of her life without God, she was never successful in doing so. Constantly under a lot of stress, Ms. Shoff is currently attending Vanguard University as a Senior with a major in business, and she still keeps in great contact with her family; especially her family who is runs Palmdale Lighthouse Assembly of God.
Why is being in a community so important? Being in a community is so important because everyone needs a shoulder to lean on. Everyone needs a person they can talk about their problems to. In the story The Outsiders ,written by S.E Hinton, tells the story of a boy named Ponyboy who’s parents died in a car accident, who is having trouble fitting into the gang he is in.
The spiritual atmosphere is of the most importance when considering a new place to live, a new school to attend, and a new church family. Moving from the modestly liberal state of Virginia to Madison, Alabama, it made the search for a strong spiritual environment very easily accessible. From attending private school, to choosing a new congregation at which to attend, my parents have made the best decision. Church family is very important in a person’s spiritual walk. If one has a strong church family, he or she will be able to rely on the group of
He acquired a part time job at a dairy at the age of 12 for the reason that the farm did not carry in enough cash. Honore often complained about having to wake up at the crack of dawn to attend work but his complaining brought lectures from his father and grandfather each time. Succeeding going to college and joining
Lawrence Church were: welcoming, community, and faithfulness. As I had observed throughout the service, the congregation of St. Lawrence Church was rather friendly as well as inviting, and readily able to accept anyone into their community. Also, I noticed the congregation seemed to be more of a “family” or community as there were lots of people having conversations both inside and outside the church even after mass was over. Furthermore, the church as well as the congregation were always willing to help those in need within their community. In addition, I found most of the congregation took their faith as a Catholic as well as the duties of a Catholic quite seriously.
As Roman Catholics, it is our religious duty to serve others whether those people are a part of our religious community or whether they are from any other type of community. Service is an important aspect of life for not only Catholics but also every single person in the world. By performing various acts of service in our communities, a person’s life can be greatly improved just through a simple act of kindness and love from the person’s heart. Not only can an act of service be beneficial to the person or organization that the volunteer is performing the service for, but it can also be beneficial to the person who is partaking in this act of service for another human being. No matter your age, your background, or your religious affiliation, service is a crucial part of our everyday lives and everyone should get involved in this and do a service out of the good of their hearts.
Community service does not only have a profound impact on our community, but the impact it has on the individual people is even greater. The concept of community service has always been something that I grew up with, and now that I am older I better understand how important community service is for society. I have participated in community service activities. Starting in elementary school, I helped feed the homeless and rescue animals. Even with my wide range of volunteer experience, it was difficult to find an activity that would be meaningful and fulfill my thirty-hour obligation for my senior project.