My name is Martha Monica Atieno, a second born in a family of seven. I came to know the daughters of St. Paul through a sister of another congregation.
Since I joined the daughters of St. Paul, I have learnt more about their prayer life which is based on Jesus Master the Way, Truth and Life. Each day we start with meditation and morning prayers followed by the holy Mass. This helps me to start the day well with Christ.
My experience in the Pauline apostolate has been deepened since before I only knew about the bookshop and book display but now I know how books are printed, stapled, cut and packed. I have learnt that the sisters work in different apostolates like editorial to edit the manuscripts and e-media to ensure that the gospel reaches out to everybody through the media.
The book displays have helped me to know various parishes and to meet different kinds of people. It has also taught me how to express myself in a big gathering. Living in the community of daughters of St. Paul has taught me to appreciate people’s creativity and ideas, I have learnt how to interact well with my companions since we understand each other and appreciate the way we are and the different cultural backgrounds where each have their way of cooking and dressing.
The classes I have had with the sisters have really been of great value to me because I know more about the catholic faith and the history of the congregation which was founded by Blessed James Alberione and Maestra Thecla Merlo.
So far I feel a sense of belonging and am happy to be with the daughters of St Paul.