8/24/14
Third Formation Session (for the new group)
Chapter
4 (Green Book)
Sharing
of Life Experiences
How
LJ spirituality changed an aspect of my life/personality/way of relating with
people, with concrete life example.
ATE CONNETTE |
..LJ as a total person
..LJ
for Jesus
Living
our ordinary life according to the teachings of the Bible.
..LJ
for the Charism of St. Bonifacia
I
call it the LJS Charism, a way of life for Lay Josephines
a
gift to us LJ that needs to be shared to others to perpetuate the LJS.
In
our daily life, sometimes we are on the right path, sometimes we lose our way,
but because of our LJS guide, soon enough we go back again to where we are
called.
People
change, society changes, our needs change and in the process, our level of
spirituality changes.
We
go through different stages in life so adjustments have to be made.
Our
personal spirituality as we practice it has to adapt to these changes.
We
have to update it as to who we are today,
We
have to reconnect with the Charism, with Jesus in Nazareth.
Neglect
may lead to falling out of line, and going back may not be easy.
We
have several LJs who are not with us today and who may have experienced this
phenomenon.
Focus
to the LJS by ourselves is not an easy task.
Community
effort of the LJ-SSJ tandem is required if not mandatory.
We
need each other, to lift us up when we fall,
to
guide us when we go astray,
to
beef us up when we are low.
Togetherness
and camaraderie keep us online.
WE
NEED EACH OTHER!
..LJ
for ourselves
I
must admit, I am a work in progress as an LJ after 14 years living the
spirituality.
The
foundation of the Charism is there but still many things have to be improved.
I
am patient and continuously pray for guidance.
..LJ
for the family
Witnessing Jesus in Nazaret when He was a child. I put myself
in the shoes of Mary while Jesus was growing up.
I
have a daughter Cheska, now in College. When I started as an LJ she was only in grade
school. She was one reason why I would be strong as an LJ. Raising a child is
not easy, being an LJ mom makes it easier. It is hard to explain how but I know
parents
out there know it silently in their heart.
I
believe that she has become an LJ by heart. Through the examples shown, the
little changes in my attitude, personality and daily living are noted in her
heart and mind. Her
own transformation begins in response to the positive changes in me. This
doesn't happen overnight, it is a continuous process, a way of life.
We
have been witnessing to our kids, our siblings, our parents, our kasambahays.
LJ
formation happens in our own home whether they like it or not. Discreetly or
not!
The
number of LJ is not few. These little LJs, and LJ family members who are themselves
witnesses to the life of Jesus in Nazareth have not been counted!
..LJ
for the work
Witnessing
Jesus in Nazaret as a carpenter.
Being
an LJ doctor, would be an edge especially in dealing with patients with
compassion and empathy. Understanding them and feeling them, extending your
loving, healing touch.
Our
Talleres workers are lucky that they have St. Bonifacia, who herself worked in
a taller, as their model.
Our
teachers have their models as we have SSJ nuns who are educators.
As
an LJ doctor, living a simple lifestyle is not easy. I have no role model to
look up to. I have to develop a way of life for an LJ doctor. In choosing a
car, a house, clothes, shoes, bags must be simple and "sapat." Do not
keep up with what others have or do.
Not
plenty, not too much, not too expensive, but enough.
Spending
is just right, just enough so that there will be more for others to share.
..LJ
for others
Witnessing
Jesus in Nazaret as He cared for the sick, the poor and the marginalized.
We
live according to our state of life. The more we are given, the more we have
for sharing. The more we know, the more we should return.
Being an LJ, more is expected of us.
More
LJs are called to bear fruits for others to pick up.
..LJ
for the environment
I
call it LJ EI for LJ Environmental Intelligence. An LJ is sensitive to
environmental changes and caring for the environment is part of being a good
LJ. The 3Rs of LJ.
Reduce
usage or unnecessary buying, use of recyclables, avoiding plastics,
segregation.
To
the new batch of LJ wannabes,
I
am happy to welcome you to the world of St Bonifacia and LJs
I
believe that you are "Ang mga Bagong Josefino at Josefina ang pag-asa ng
bayan
(Lay Josephine Spirituality)"
I'm
Ate Connette, formerly just a
Catholic, now, a committed LJ.
This
is the only thing I am proud of.
Hi Ate Connette!
ResponderEliminarI was touched by your sharing on how you were transformed by the Lay Josephine Spirituality. I feel proud of you, Ate Connette, for being open to God's transforming love which you have been sharing with all your patients, friends, family and especially with your loving daughter, Cheska. I hope and pray that there will be more LJ's who will commit to live the Josephine Spirituality.
With my prayers,
Ping, ssj