The value of a gem depends on a number of factors, such as colour, clarity, purity, carat weight, cut, etc.
When we speak about human beings how do we determine the ‘worth’ of a person? The world has some criteria which can change; but what about God’s criteria?
This story is about a senior woman religious. At first, there seems to be nothing special about her… That is, until you realize the richness of her spiritual journey and see how people, even now, seek her quiet presence, kind blessings and wise advice.
Sister Catherine, a contemplative Carmelite, hardly ever travelled, preached or accomplished any extraordinary feat. For nearly sixty years, she has lived in the same place, with almost the same community members. Her days, right from the beginning, have been spent in the same way: prayer, fraternal life, work and rest. Most of her time is spent in silence. Even as I write this, the first thought that comes to me is: How monotonous and boring this sounds! However, Sr Catherine looks anything but bored! Whenever you meet her, she is invariably welcoming, smiling in a kind, unassuming way.
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Sr Marie Gabrielle Riopel SCSM
