I thank God with all my heart for giving me a vocation to OMMI. OMMI has given me the privilege of being a consecrated woman in the world I love. The gifts of being united in love to God-Trinity in a vowed life, to participate fully in the secular world by meaningful work as service, enjoying the arts and sciences, and to be an active member in the society are encouraged in OMMI.

The Institute has given me companions for mutual support in the spiritual and missionary journey as an Oblate. To make known the Lord through my service and relationships with the people I encounter challenges me. OMMI by its twin characteristics of consecration and secularity provides me with a full and meaningful life.

I thank Fr. Parent for giving us a secular institute with such a simple yet deeply profound spirituality and for all the Oblates who have continued in their life this legacy for the 70 years of OMMI’s existence. My heart is full of joy and gratitude for being an Oblate Missionary of Mary Immaculate.

Anita P.