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As I looked back over the last 5 years of my life as a Sentinel, placing myself under the joint gaze of Mary and Jesus, I became deeply moved by the fruits of my humble daily prayers,
rain or shine
snow,
whether it's windy
whether it's sunny,
bright sunshine or storm,
even storm warnings,
outdoors or indoors,Mary and Jesus taught me to be faithful to my commitment
faithfulness to the YES hidden in Mary's.Some days it's an exultant YES, my heart sings, gives thanks.
Some days it's a tiny yes, heavy with fatigue, sadness and discouragement.
Some days my YES is imploring, begging.
Some days it's a community YES, I say a dozen with one or two or three sisters...in communion with all my sisters. It's so joyful, the joy overflows...I exult, we exult in God our Savior!
And so, bump in and bump out, the days go by and they don't resemble each other...
Some days joyous,
Others bright,
Or painful,
Or glorious.And they are all saved because they are lived by You with You and in You, Lord.
By contemplating the mysteries, I stay with Jesus and Mary, they journey with me, the mysteries of their lives and mine, collide, embrace or should I say set ablaze! .... Suddenly, at the bend in the road, my daily life takes on taste, meaning and flavor, illuminated, awakened, saved by that of Jesus and Mary....
Sublime Visitation! .... Our lives enter into dialogue...He is Alive, I live...JOY!Charlotte, Betlheem's SentinelBrussels March 9, 2018
