Nodelyn Abayan

Nodelyn Abayan

Nodelyn Abayan, a member of the Sisters of Social Service of Los Angeles, is a spiritual director and the vocation contact person for her community. Recently, she earned her doctorate in educational leadership and social justice from San Francisco State University. Her passion lies in early childhood education and supporting families. She is an adjunct professor at City College of San Francisco, where she teaches in the Child and Family Studies Department.

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Social Service Srs. Michele Walsh, Carol Pack, Nodelyn Abayan and Fr. Joel Henson at the formation house in February 2003. (Courtesy of Nodelyn Abayan)

'Ichigo ichie': Honoring Sister Carol and the gift of unrepeatable moments

"I am deeply grateful that I had the chance to be with Sister Carol just a week before she passed. It was a sacred moment, standing with her on the threshold between the here and now and the eternal embrace of her God."

Sr. Nodelyn Abajan interacts wih a baby at a campus child care center in San Francisco in February 2014. She said she's grateful for the trust and sacred nature of working with babies and families. (Courtesy of Nodelyn Abajan)

Bask in the gaze of God with grateful eyes

Having grateful eyes, writes Sr. Nodelyn Abayan, "is about appreciating the beauty in the ordinary, recognizing value in my every experience, and acknowledging the kindness and effort of others." 

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In graced moments of nature, I cannot be unhappy

My afternoon walk has become a lifesaver for me. Not only does it oxygenate my brain (which helps me relax and stay calm), but it also makes my heart and spirit well up in gratitude and love for life!