A Conversation with a Religious (2)  Did your parents opposed your decision? I think they have a mixture of feelings. It is more like they worried about me and wouldn't want to part with me than an opposition. But I said to them that I am going to be with someone who is the King of all kings, who is All Mighty, who has everything, and I will be happy to be with Him. I also reassured them that they offered their daughter for Him who is All Powerful, He will also give them abundant Blessings. Knowing that they will be the 'in-laws' of God, how could He not look after them and attend to all their needs in my place. Does one need to have a certain characteristics in order to be a religious sister? We all have different characteristics, coming from all walks of life, and everyone has a story to tell, just like the different flowers from garden, woodland, hillside and vale. But the most important thing is '…the king greatly desire thy beauty...' (Psalm 45:11) This beauty, is not just what we already know about ourselves, but is deeper than what we can't even see within ourselves yet He can see within us. You see, we did not choose Him, instead, He chose us, and out of the thousands He chose us to be His bride. This is such a beautiful and romantic invitation. Because this is not just somebody, He is our God who ask for our love, ask for our hands. This is our answer to His Call. This is our love to His Love.

“Holy Spirit, Lord of Light, From the clear celestial height Thy pure beaming radiance give…. . ..Thou, on us who evermore Thee confess and thee adore, With thy sevenfold gifts descend: Give us comfort when we die Give us life with thee on high Give us joys that never end.” (Veni, sancte Spiritus) O God, who by the mystery of today's great feast sanctify your whole Church in every people and nation, pour out, we pray, the gifts of the Holy Spirit across the face of the earth and, with the divine grace that was at work when the Gospel was first proclaimed, fill now once more the hearts of believers. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,  God, for ever and ever. Amen

Bidding Prayers - Pentecost Sunday Today the bidding prayers will be said in the many different languages of the Parish Community. Nationalities in the Parish We have 40 nationalities in our Parish. Let us give thanks to God that from every part of the world, He invites and gathers us together to join His one big family - the Holy Catholic Church. The Our Father Please say in your own language if you wish.