But there was a time in my teenage years that I wanted to be a nun. I was influenced by two Benedictine sisters: Sr. Mary John Mananzan and Sr. Alexis Remoroza.
In those two occasions, a prominent figure who stands on centerstage is a Benedictine nun named Sr. Rita Tullao. I had a classmate named Amelia who pronounced Sr. Rita’s name with so much vigor and enthusiasm, I often wished my tongue could aspirate ‘t’ the way Amelia did. In high school, I was enrolled at the Saint Peter’s College of Ormoc, a school ran by Benedictine sisters, too.The September 11 attacks happened in the US, the singer Aaliyah died and I had a Benedictine sister for a Math teacher who made Algebra a joy to learn.Sister Alexis had a strong presence in campus. She spoke Filipino. She was an intimidating figure. I had a mixed feeling of fear and admiration towards her.
I climbed from Top 9 to Top 1 in my class during that year. I had so much confidence in me because Sister Alexis made me love Math. I also wrote better essays and was more excited to study Science because I spent less time staring at Math problems. During the last two years of high school, which was marked by stories of insecurities, I turned to the library and found stories of Sister John Mary Mananzan. I have known her since I entered SPC. She was strong and opinionated. Fearless and unstoppable. She spoke her truth and was brave to stand for what she believes in.
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