As a Catholic, we should fulfill few sacraments to meet the "self-overfullness" in spiritual life. So, this is the 4th sacrament I have received, since the first time of Baptism, Eucharist, and Reconciliation. These are just a series of spiritual journey which, for me, has they're own story.
On July 13th, I received my confirmation for Chrism Sacrament. After registering four months before the due, I should undergo classes to be "skillfully and mentally" prepared.
Chrism Sacrament is taken after receiving Baptism and before the Holy Matrimony Sacrament. Chrism sacrament in my own word, is a sign and instrument to be sealed with the Holy Spirit. People who have received Chrism Sacrament reach their "fullness" in becoming the church component. The procession was administered by the Bishop, Mgr. Vincentius Sutikso Wisaksono. At the time Mgr. Vincentius entered the church, it was indescribable! The situation became overwhelming, to be sure. In Chrism, the Bishop anointed sacred oil, which called "Chrism" itself, to our foreheads, then patted cheek and our shoulders with blessing words.
Along the preparation, I can feel a lot of spiritual experience, either it was happening within myself, family, or friends. Without being demanding, God's handwork beautifully and tangibly occurred in my life. Back then in the past time, there was a little shoutout in my longing heart to serve my church and involve in social services. I wasn't so sure I was able to step in, but in His unpredictable way, He made it. I started to join choir and cell group. God has put me in the middle of the lovelies, we pray hand in hand, strengthen each other, learn the bible, and speak the word of testimony. Each day God has retrained me into something I wasn't. I have a brand new exciting life with Christ and I would not trade it with anything world may offer.
It's true that in an empty-self, God will come in.
When I surrendered my family, He healed us.
When I surrendered my love life, He revealed us.
When I surrendered my career, He enabled.
When I surrendered my heart, He lived within.
In the silence, He unveils my eyes and answers my prayer. I just can't thank enough for the precious chance to be around Him.
At the day of confirmation, my family witnessed the whole ceremony (and I believe they've been praying a lot for this) and surprisingly my boyfriend also attended to congratulate. Then we took some pictures!
Chrism Sacrament
July 13th, 2014 at Aloysius Gonzaga Church.
(almost forget to tell you, my brother was also join the confirmation!)
"Another chapter, another grace, yet the same unending Love"
Thank You, Jesus, for always wanting to see me thrive. Yes, I'm leveled-up, I'm blessed, and joyful.
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