Mary Eardley
Caritas Christi
God was calling me to give my life to him as a layperson living where I was, but how could I fulfil his will? I discovered ‘Secular Institutes’.
One of these, Caritas Christi, an international secular institute for women, ended my search. Imagine my excitement at finding an institute that answered so perfectly the call within me. After a period of discernment followed by formation and temporary commitment (eight years), I said my ‘yes’ to God forever.
Members of Caritas Christi make a commitment for life to be totally given to God. Out of love, they choose to live a celibate life dedicating their love in its completeness to God, the Church and all people. Their service is given in the circumstances of their everyday lives - home and work - while remaining lay people.
What a great joy, responding to God’s love in a way of life that embraces me so fully where I am in my surroundings, my neighbourhood, with my abilities, weaknesses, my whole being and supported by other members living the same vocation!
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