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Pope Francis addressed the faithful gathered at St. Peter's Square on the occasion of World Day of Vocations, 2013: Look! I would like to ask you: have you sometimes heard the Lord’s voice, in a desire, in a worry, did he invite you to follow him more closely? Have you heard him? ... Have you wanted to be apostles of Jesus? We must bet on youth for the great ideals. Do you think this? Do you agree? Ask Jesus what he wants of you and be brave! Be brave! Ask him this! Behind and before every vocation to the priesthood or to the consecrated life there is always the strong and intense prayer of someone: a grandmother, a grandfather, a mother, a father, a community.... This is why Jesus said: “Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest”, that is, God the Father, “to send out labourers into his harvest.” (Mt 9:38). Vocations are born in prayer and from prayer; and only through prayer can they persevere and bear fruit.

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Sr. M. Carmel Medalla RGS

“And she shall live in the house of the Lord forever.”  Psalm 23

 

     + SR. MARY CARMEL M. MEDALLA, RGS

         (Carmelita Milaño Medalla of Sto. Tomas, Batangas)

                               December 17, 1919 –February 19, 2012

On February 19, 2012, our dear Sr. Mary Carmel peacefully joined Jesus,
the Good Shepherd, after 61 years in religious life, in Baguio City.

 The Religious of the Good Shepherd, apostolic and contemplative,
her bereaved family and relatives are grateful for your prayerful remembrances.

Sr. Mary Carmel’s ashes will be in Baguio City until February 22 and will be brought to the Good Shepherd Convent in Quezon City for the continuation of the wake.

Schedule of Masses

Good Shepherd Convent – Baguio City
February 20, 21, 22 - 6 a.m.

Good Shepherd Convent – Quezon City
February 23 – 8 p.m.

Mass of the Resurrection is at 9 a.m. on Friday, February 24, 2012,
followed by inurnment at the Good Shepherd Convent Columbary,
1043 Aurora Blvd., Quezon City 
 

In lieu of flowers, offering to the St. Mary Euphrasia Educational Assistance Fund
will be appreciated.