I was sent to Mother of Good Counsel Nursing Home in St.
Louis, MO for my first five weeks of mission. I had never cared for the elderly
and had some anxiety about what my mission would entail. I did a variety of
things from yard-work and answering phones to blessing the residents at night.
In surrendering my anxiety to Jesus, He was able to work great things through
me. Even in such a small thing as smiling, I was able to bring Christ’s
merciful love to others.
The rest of my mission I spent in Alton, IL at our provincial
house. I worked as a pharmacist in the
hospital. Much of my work was hidden as I didn’t often leave the pharmacy. I
didn’t experience my poverty in lack of knowledge, but in not seeing the fruit
of my work, feeling I had very little spiritual impact. Recognition and
acceptance of my personal poverty was deepened as I surrendered to Christ my
plans and desires. I worked with Christ not to accomplish great things, but to
do all things in His merciful love. As I return now to the Novitiate, I have a
greater peace and joy in being able to give my all to Jesus as I prepare for
vows. He wants all of me, especially my weaknesses and personal poverty.
- Sister M. Annuntiata, FSGM
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