Consecration of Sta. Teresita Parish Totus Tuus Journey (TTJ) Batch 6
MAKATI
CITY, Philippines - The sixth batch of
participants to the Totus Tuus Journey (TTJ) group of Sta. Teresita Parish made
their consecration to Jesus through Mary last September 8, the birthday of our Blessed Virgin Mary. The group joined first the dawn procession at
4:00 AM dubbed as ‘Walk for Mary” which was organized by the parish. The celebration
of the mass followed, then the group shared together a sumptuous breakfast. After
which the ceremony of consecration began, with Fr. Richard J. Magararu, SMM as
the presider and witnessed by supportive parishioners who are already
consecrated. The whole celebration brought
another memory for all the participants to keep more than the pictures taken
that day. But, the most significant was the words that each one uttered and
promised in front of everyone and the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. From almost 30 lay faithful who started the
journey, only nine persevered and finally made it on the day of the consecration.
The
33 weeks are the compilations of memories, faith formation, reflections and relationships
with one another, the world, oneself, with Mary and with Jesus. Every session brings out something to ponder
and acceptance of one’s strengths and imperfections. Teachers, students and mothers were called for a specific purpose and reason as they gathered
together every Wednesday evening. The pilgrimage made by the group to the
Marian Churches and the Recollection which was the final activity of the journey were likewise memorable
to all participants.
Like
the song that says, “We’ve only just begun”, the process was indeed worth it
and the waiting has finally ended but the true essence of being consecrated is
just starting. The challenge now is to
live each day as they pray the words “I am all yours, and all that I have is
yours, O Jesus through Mary”.
-Marjollie
Lovella B. Rodriguez
TTJ
Batch 6
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