When I was 7, my older sister joined the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity and took the name Sister Celine. This sparked in me a deep curiosity about her religious vocation, which eventually led me to spend several weeks with her community in a remote island mission in the Bicol region of the Philippines.
The conditions were stark; the area lacked electricity and clean water. Yet, I discovered extraordinary richness in the lives of the people. And, undiminished by material poverty, the SOLT sisters radiated joy that stemmed from their faith and dedication to serving others.
During my stay, I felt an unprecedented sense of peace, as if enveloped by God’s love. I saw Jesus in the faces of those we served, each interaction revealing the transformative beauty and power of faith.
Through this experience, I felt called to dedicate my life to the poor, sharing in their struggles and joys. Now, as a SOLT sister, I find fulfillment in living the Gospel’s message, witnessing to hope and the miracle of faith in action.
Sister Mary Louise Granadillos
Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity
Pilar, Philippines
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