My name is Joyce F. Kahabi. am the eighth born in a family of nine. I came to know the Daughters of St. Paul through one of the sisters who came to our school to promote vocations, since our school was catholic founded. In fact I was still in school when I applied to join them, they replied my letter and later they came to visit me at home, and I kept in touch.
Being with the Daughters of St Paul, I have had different experiences like, prayer life, apostolate and community life. I also learnt how to express my self in public, this was through their various apostolates such as book displays, bookshop and printing, where I came into contact with many people especially in the bookshop. Being in the bookshop I came to understand that many people in the world had different problems and I have the responsibility to pray for them in order to save their souls.
Living with the Daughters of St Paul, I also learnt to live with people from different countries with different cultures. Not only to live with them but also I learnt to appreciate peoples culture, food, talents, and to learn from them. I experienced the warm welcome, the happiness, the sisterhood and the care we had for each other.
Now I have spent a month in Thecla Formation House in Nakasero, Uganda. During this month, I have learnt to be responsible in different ways and in different areas; like in the chapel, tending to flowers, visitors, helping my companions and many other things. Not only being responsible but also being oriented in the kitchen, siting room, and library. So that I may know well my new home away from home and to be in a proper place at a proper time.
Am happy to be with the Daughters of St Paul so far am still adjusting with the new environment, country and people. But I feel so much at home and I pray that one day I may become a Daughter of St Paul as I strongly desire. Thank you.