Thursday 1st February 2024

A month into new year … I feel more anxious, more stressed and worst aspect I had not made enough effort to sit and pray!

Yes I can enumerate a lot of my doubts and issues but I felt it all calm down when I walked into Sunday mass and listened to the choir sing alleluia !

I am in a much better place mentally and physically when I write this reflection …

So they went off and preached repentance.
The Twelve drove out many demons,
and they anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.

Todays readings are a bunch of instructions by King David and Jesus to do lists for the future, alot of them made by me too at start of the year but wuthin a month all fell apart and I was back to my old unhealthy routine – leading to a mini burnout ….

While I love Sundays cause it makes me feel like I have more time to waste and less guilty for just sitting by myself with a cup of chai especially in the evenings!

I have been trying to listen to the word of God as I drive to work but I feel more hurried and anxious and realised I am not focussing on any aspect of it! Yes my ministry of being an oncologist is important and I can see how happy patients get when they see me after surgeries and smile despite all their woes… often I wonder if I even have half the worries they have!

Lord gave us simple clear instruction which we unfortunately dont follow and have alot of chaos around us unnecessarily.. so lets focus on following this pre set rules of resolutions we have in the scripture!!!

PRAYER

guide me Lord to navigate my day as per your will. For you alone are my Lord and Almighty!

Amen

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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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12 Comments

  1. I think when the New Year rolls around we all get that feeling of “well what’s this year going to look like?” Now that I’m in my retired years I can say “Lord I’m putting it all in your hands no questions asked!” Some days are easier than others and my word for this year is “ Grateful!” “Carry on Analise and put our Lord at the helm!” ❣️🙏🏼

  2. Your ministry as an oncologist is your prayers to the Lord! You are using your God given talents to those in need. God hears your prayers as you start a surgery or when you do your daily rounds and I think He is pleased. You are living your faith. And it is tough to squeeze in a few moments alone with the Lord, but I bet you are already doing that-in the elevators, walking to your car… you are enough! And God loves you as you are.

  3. Thank you Analise. 2 by 2 we go out into the world to preach the good news no matter if it’s in the hospital, school or on the street. Keep a positive outlook and lean on our Lord and Savior and amazing things happen. Peace with you my sister.

  4. My daughter lives in Senegal and is surrounded by the Muslim faith. Muslims have a phrase they use whenever they are about to do anything. Eat, sleep, wake up, work, etc. The phrase is “Bismillah” and means “In the name of God”. That we carry God with us in all we do. Especially, when caring for others. As Marylou said, you carry God with you every minute of every day. God gave you your skills for a reason and you are fulfilling that call. I think maybe pray a simple
    Bismillah throughout the day and you will keep in your heart all the good you are doing in the name of God.

  5. Regrettably, life doesn’t become easier. Yet, God is with us. We go forth. Quiet time is so essential in our world today. We are bombarded with messages from chirping phones, ” pings” of Instant messages, emails, television, social media for those who have it. It just adds to the stress. A Sunday Sabbath with our Lord, sharing a chai and being still is bliss.

  6. Dr. Analise,
    What a simple, powerful prayer!
    Guide me Lord to navigate my day as per your will. For you alone are my Lord and Almighty! I will try to remember to pray it each morning. God bless you in your work.

  7. Analise ,I am always pleased to see that you have had a few moments of time to write your weekly reflection and always appreciate your efforts.
    Dr John,thank you for sharing your thoughts.Bismillah is a beautiful sentiment to keep God at the centre of our every waking moment.

  8. John C: nice point. I wondered if we could use the phrase (In the name of God) in a suitable different language, which makes it more special than common words in English – perhaps Latin “In nomine Dei”? In England we are surrounded by ‘Don’t cares’ and ‘Never thought about its’. Any thoughts?

  9. Pip
    All I can think of in response is that all we can control is ourselves and our own view of the world. We can focus on God’s gifts to us or take an I don’t care attitude. One leads to joy here in this life, along with life eternal. The other is a dead end of despair and loneliness. And God gives us the ability to make that choice.

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