Name: Sr Maria Thelma Cañete

 Country of origin: Philippines

 When and where entered Congregation: Philippines, 8 September 1982

 First Profession: 29 June 1987

Even in grade six, the glowing light from the sanctuary lamp had always indicated to me of His presence in the tabernacle. Thus, I could say that even then, He had already drawn me to Him and that our Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration was the one deciding factor why I joined the Sister Disciples of the Divine Master. Yes, to represent the modern men and women before His presence in the Eucharist and to make Him be present in their lives! In the anonymity and simplicity of the things I do I reach out to peoples of today, in all walks of life that they may come to know Him and live in his love. The Eucharist in all its hidden richness is my mission and it is that which gives me life.

 No one could have been happier than I, as when Mother General called me to come to Justin Villa, to serve the priests in their advanced years. Through them whose words and actions, the sacrificial love of Jesus on the cross is offered again and again in the Eucharist, I assist to animate their liturgy. Our Founder said, ‘Sister Disciple, your life is fulfilled, if with your ministry, you could make a priest celebrate one Mass more’.

 To all who might seek advice, I would say as I point to the Eucharist – if you only know how much love dwells therein, you need not fear anything. He makes all things work together for the good of those whom He loves, and you are loved.