Sr.Tincy renewed her vows Juridically on the 8th December, 2015 during the Eucharistic celebration at Dilkhush Convent, Juhu.  Fr.Jerome S.J. celebrated the Eucharist. Let us listen to the story of her consecration.

“I am set apart for God….”

When I think of my consecrated life, the first image come to my mind is that of the day of my first profession; where I could see that I was entering from the main entrance of the church to the altar. Deep within me the words were repeating like a mantra that I am for God. As I reached the altar and I offered myself to God while looking at the crucifix, which gave me inner strength to say,” YES”. Yes I am ready to do your will.
 
The conviction and experience that I belong to God gives me an inner strength, joy and happiness in all that I live and work. As I am set apart for God by offering my life as a consecrated person, I feel deep within me that I am called to live my life for God and for his people.That word of Yes freed me from and for God. As the days, months, year’s passes, My Yes gives me the conviction and motivation to face all that comes to my life. I could see the changes in my life, in my way of dealing and sharing with others and in all that I do.

I always experience God’s providence in my life. He has shown His love and support through many people. He helped me to complete all my tasks with peace and joy. I also enjoyed His presence in my struggles and in my strengths where I could feel that He is holding my hand which would give me confidence to face tomorrow and to live my present and to persevere in my consecration to Him.

My consecrated life welcomes me to the great church as His beloved. It is not only God who welcomes me, but also others as God’s chosen one. As I am set apart for God it has given me an opportunity to make the whole creation my home where I am welcomed, loved, cared and wanted as God’s favorite child. This deep experience also gives me the awareness of the demand of this being “set apart”- to be broken and shared just like the Eucharist which we celebrate every day – yes my call to be a paschal mystery!

Thank you Lord, for calling me to be the Handmaid of your heart and thank you St.Raphaela Mary for being  my inspiration.  Sr.Rosy Tincy.aci