Analise D Mello MBBS, MS obgyn, DNB

As an unmarried woman, in Indian culture at my age of 35 years it is a rarity. I am constantly asked about why I didn’t marry as yet or why I choose not to divulge any such plans.

I haven’t found any worthy man is the appropriate answer however.

As Jesus commanded his disciples to search in every place for a worthy man to stay with and spread the good word, so do we as humans in our daily interactions need to find that good person. Often it is quoted , we are the company we keep, while I have had the same bunch of friends growing up and never felt the need to make new … I am struggling with work place friendships to be kept strictly professional. Often I am at cross roads with my inner competitive self and my faith filled honest joyous one … The competition always wins !!

As Christians we are often talked about as groups of faithful and where ever 2 or 3 gather we can be assured Jesus is listening to us! As a co unity s3ns3 builds jn me every Sunday as I m used to the crowd who sits in the church pews and we have a shot greeting after the service. I realised my faith is notmeant to be in isolation. However , as easy as it is to type it out,I get most annoyed with the parking lot issues.

Let us find that good person in our family, friends or even workplace who we can entrust our faith and if we cant find it, we can search online for communities however the best would be the church group …

Let us learn to seek our faith in a team of Jesus lovers and spread this message of faith and unity to others. Let us cut down the competition to who is the best …. at our fait hand try to lead everyone with us !!!!

AMEN.

About the Author

Hello! I’m Dr Analise Maria D’ Mello, (MBBS, MS obgyn, DNB) from the beautiful state of Goa in India. I was born and raised in a Roman Catholic family, learning my prayers, catechism and Catholic values from my parents and grandmothers.

I am currently practicing as an obstetrician and gynecologist for 3 years since my residency. I often speak on anti-abortion to college students and married couples, and counsel distressed pregnant women with appropriate medical advice. I am part of the St Luke’s Medical Guild of Catholic Doctors in my state providing services in prisons, and Lenten and advent retreats for medical professionals and their families.