JOURNEYING TOWARDS HOLINESS

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JOURNEYING TOWARDS HOLINESS
(blog series 2 step 2 nov.16, 2016)

I have had many miracles in my spiritual Journey Towards Holiness and disappointments as well however, our Lord has granted me a grace I have sought for a long time.  Post my conversion in 2000 I’ve always wanted to join a third order however, due to my physical problems making meetings and fulfilling the duties alluded me this chance.  Disappointed I accept the results of this quest not before trying to obtain a dispensation.

Today I was granted a grace from our Lord a miracle.  Some of you know I am in India but in the last year my hips and CHF has taken its toll on my physical mobility.  Father Victor hears my confession and administers the body of Christ weekly on Sundays.  Today I asked Father if he would be my spiritual director which, he agreed to without hesitation.  So, starting this weekend he will bring me communion on Sundays and give me instruction Monday evenings.

To say I am beside myself with joy is understating this grace from our Lord.  Please pray for me and Father as we embark on this journey.
 
©Linda Mary Liotino ME A SERVANT OF CHRIST MISSION 2016

©Childhood photograph of me at 3 and brother Louis at 1.  
Location: Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India

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