BONIFACIA : "Teacher of Life" by Layson

"To remain united with God, there is no other way than to walk in His presence , a quotation culled from the Foundress of the SIERVAS DE SAN JOSE, BLESSED BONIFACIA RODRIGUEZ CASTRO, SSJ.

We know for a fact, that we are facing a lot of challenges in today's world. We have materialism, consumerism, greed and the need for instant satisfaction, to name a few. Sometimes, we forget the Person of an individual. We lack focus and we are easily carried by the strong pull of what the present world offers us. For instance, how many times do we fail to even appreciate and thank our parents, our teachers who are supposed to inculcate the right Christian values in us and to influence lives.

Blessed Bonifacia, a Teacher of Life, is a great example for me. In all aspects of her life she has proven to be a note model in humility despite all criticisms and discouragements she received from those who opposed her. From her, I have learned that being a student and doing all my responsibilities faithfully and with dedication is one way to experience work and make such a place of God's presence. She also teaches me from her life story that in every joy. pain, triumph and failure, I can offer these to God Who gives me strength to go on and accept life's challenges with open hands. She would point to me the Holy Family for my model during the times when I would have wanted to give up or find disappointments in my work. All these, I owe to and thank Blessed Bonifacia. .. my inspiration, a Teacher, a Friend and a Role Model of Christian values.

JUNALLY JERCA MAE LAYSON
IV- Nazareth