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“A father’s communication with his many children… that is one of the most agreeable occupations of my life” 1857
I remember how I felt when I received my small Oblate cross after making my first Commitment as an Oblate Associate, I was with four others and we made our commitments during Mass while on a retreat with the Oblates and others who were journeying and discerning with us. I wanted to walk right up to the tabernacle and show it to Jesus, the Beloved. But I remained with the others, holding the small cross contenting myself with just talking to Him whose cross I had just received.
Nowadays I touch it, holding it as one does another person with love, more of a caress or an embrace. It is a powerful symbol that I wear all day and each day and in moments of deep joy, contentment and sorrow that I hold it, connecting in a way with Him to whom I have offered my life. Often when I am going for an x-ray or other medical procedure, I am told that I will need to remove my necklace or jewelry and I smile inwardly only because it is so much more valuable than any jewelry or gem. It has become foundational, a part of me.
It signifies that I am a cooperator of the Saviour. Thank You Lord for calling me to live in such a way that I can proclaim who I am and who I follow. For in every sense I am quite ordinary, but with You I can become extraordinary and love as you first loved me.
It is in that sense that I repeat; “The Oblate cross which is received at perpetual profession is a constant reminder of the love of the Saviour who wishes to draw all hearts to himself and sends us out as his co-workers.” (C 63)