We are often asked why we choose a religious name other than our civil name. In the Word of God, being given a new name is tremendously meaningful; it indicates the person’s mission and is a sign of new life. For us, this new name is not just the result of our own choice but comes from the response of the Lord, who has called us to leave the “old man” and, more and more, to put on the “new man” – that is, Christ (cf. Eph 4:24).