JOURNEY TOWARDS WHOLENESS
The journey of a thousand mile begins with single step. …The second day of our inner journey towards wholeness began with a meaningful prayer service led by Sr. Fatima Kanickai - Lyon. The prayer set everyone in a mood to sink into the theme of the day. We prayed with our founder Fr. Medaille to be united with Jesus in our being as our only aim and purpose of life which is, to be for the glory of God.
The session began with participants sharing their reactive and creative tendencies and how they want to overcome the former to attain the latter. These exercises helped each participant to plan their journey of transformation. The sharing of one's own flaws, difficulties, challenges and aches were healing and a growth into wholeness and holiness.
CIRCLE OF COMMUNICATION
Communication is very important in our journey towards growth. It can build or break our interpersonal relationships and ministries. Talking among ourselves and people with similar experiences can transform our own life and our institutions.
Change is inevitable. Willingness to change is the only means to growth. Today we have learnt to stand up for our values, take courage to accept ourselves as we are and the willingness to journey for a better tomorrow. This journey of deeper discovery was animated by Kathia. The sessions ended with feelings of gratitude, confidence in our abilities to be changed for the better and be loved.
MOMENTS OF TOGETHERNESS
The evening session surprised the mentees and mentors with a gallery walk (picture collage depicting our personal vision of leadership) , followed by a personal declaration by the mentees envisioning who they want to be.
The day ended on a high note of celebrating the colourfulness of life while we sang and danced together.
Ramya Thomas - Annecy
I am very happy and thankful to the team