Thursday 14th March 2024

“I do not accept human praise;
moreover, I know that you do not have the love of God in you.
I came in the name of my Father,
but you do not accept me;
yet if another comes in his own name,
you will accept him.

We as a community hero worship mortal humans. Growing up , whenever I would be asked who is my idol or my inspiration – my brain would say – my mom and more recently my dad .. I could never fathom how we could find anyone a sports man or woman or a an actor as someone to look upto.. Instead I always felt my work was far more important as a doctor and now as a surgeon!!!

But Jesus hits the nail on coffin of our dead faith and non existent worship life! But I realized as I grew older how much I craved for that safe space with the Lord , in prayer and especially at church on Sundays. I look forward to going to church now! Celebrating the eucharist and focusing on the part of my life. Yes I have work and stress of studies and more worries about work.. but I have reached a point where I know how much I need to surrender to the Lord.

This Lent , I have realise how dependent I am on myself and self reliant I am trying to be when I live alone in a new city for work and higher education and I need to surrender and not have control over everything and let my mental health be filled with faith and complete surrender.

Let us put our shortcomings and issues at His feet at the cross and focus on our HERO and IDOL, to make him a priority in our life and work harder than ever to be better people and faithful Christians at work and in life!

AMEN

About the Author

Hello! I’m Dr Analise Maria D’ Mello, (MBBS, MS obgyn, DNB) from the beautiful state of Goa in India. I was born and raised in a Roman Catholic family, learning my prayers, catechism and Catholic values from my parents and grandmothers. I am currently practicing as an obstetrician and gynecologist for 3 years since my residency. I often speak on anti-abortion to college students and married couples, and counsel distressed pregnant women with appropriate medical advice. I am part of the St Luke's Medical Guild of Catholic Doctors in my state providing services in prisons, and Lenten and advent retreats for medical professionals and their families.

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9 Comments

  1. Thank you, Analise! I too find it challenging to let go of my problems and leave them to God…I appreciate your reminder of the power of surrendering

  2. Thank you Dr. Analise. I echo Jen. I have challenges leaving my worries at the feet of Jesus but have made good progress this Lent. I pray all have a peaceful day.

  3. Thank you Analise. The Hallow app has provided a couple of surrender stories that have rocked my world. Surrendering and putting all things in God’s hands is difficult for us as humans. His divine works await our confident surrender. Blessings and peace to you my sister.

  4. Thank you for sharing your Lenten journey experience with us Analise.I have been a perfectionist for most of my life and so easily blame myself if things don’t work out the way I had planned.
    Like you,I am learning to turn everything over to God.It’s so much easier having him at the helm.🙏🏻

  5. If only all could put our Lord at the Helm things would be so different in our world! Praying for peace this Lenten season. God Bless!

  6. Thank you, Analise. That is such a wise commentary. Surrender is truly the only way, but it’s so difficult to trust and believe in the unconditional love God has for us.

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