Reflections
Vocations - The Inspired Fruit of FNE
How FNE forms commitment from Otters to Wayfarers, and why the Catholic scouting method has produced strong vocations for over 100 years.
Making the big step to enter the sisterhood often offered for life in the FNE family
Making a promise to God, your fellow sister leaders, and the youth that one is responsible for leading and helping safeguard their souls while under your care is a blessing and a big responsibility. Here, two newly invested leaders reflect on their Calling and the opportunity to answer the call to become an FNE leader.
It was the grace of God and the Calling of the Holy Spirit that led me here, being a Company Chief.
The title itself is not of importance as long as God is delighted with all that I do for Him. When I realized that the 12 Explorers will be left homeless in September, I knew very clearly that I must do something about it.
I’m uncertain how I can truly help but I have a compelling voice in my mind that I have to continue saving their souls, to help them fight against the world’s secular values and to make them feel proud of their own differences. To show that we are a group of people that are strongly rooted in our Catholic faith, a group of people that looks beyond the surface values because we care more about the inner beauties and hearts within people.
The 10 Explorer laws specifically speak my mind, especially the one that states, ‘An explorer can control herself, she smiles and sings under all difficulties’.
All throughout my life as I grew closer to God, I’ve been humbled to recognize that some of the very gifts that I’ve received from God is to be JOYFUL (at least most of the time). You would always catch me smiling at strangers and everyone around me. It’s the small acts of love that matter just like what St. Therese and other saints taught us.
With that, I’m here to affirm that I’m ready to serve these amazing Explorers in a joyful and cheerful way. May we all grow together in this FNE family!
I will walk on the path to becoming Holy with the Explorers.
My title could be a leader, but I am a servant, a daughter of God to answer HIS Calling to serve the Explorers and to grow together with them as sisters in Christ.
I will be an attentive listener as Snowy Owl for the Explorers and their needs.
I will never be an expert in this role because becoming an Explorer will be a lifelong learning journey.
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Luke 6:38
Come and share your greatest treasure with those who need your help, time, and love. The eternal rewards are beyond measure.
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