Vocation discernment is an exciting, unique, and grace-filled journey. Meet a few of our sisters here.
Q: Do I have a vocation to the religious life?
“We must always be ready to do God’s will. Do not be afraid
because God is merciful.”
(Mother M.T. DeVincenti, Foundress)
Q: Do I have a vocation to the religious life?
A: Central to a genuine vocation is the God-given desire to
live like Christ: poor, chaste and obedient.
From this arises:
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Longing for a deeper prayer life and
relationship with God
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Compassion for the suffering people of the world
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Desire to give your life, whole and entire, in
service to those poor and in need.
Q: How do I know if this life is for me?
A: It is impossible
to be sure without experiencing it.
That’s why there are many steps along the way to allow you to reevaluate
your decision. First, you may wish to
consult with a spiritual director, a parish priest or a sister to sort out your
own desires and the Lord’s will for you.
The postulancy is a one year
program of exploration where you are gradually introduced in to the spiritual
and communal life of the congregation.
This is followed by the novitiate,
at two year period that provides for the sister’s spiritual growth as she
prepares to make a vowed commitment to the Lord.
Q: Why do you choose to live in community instead of out in
the world with the people you serve?
A: Our Foundress says
that community is our home, where the sisters truly support one another through
their prayer, shared love for Christ, and time spent together enjoying each
other’s company at meals and recreation.
From there, nurtured and strengthened by God and one another, we go out
to serve the world and share the love that we experience together.
A: No one has the
courage on her own. But a religious vocation is a gift from God, and your
response flows from your FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE of the Lord. Only with God’s help in the deepening of your
own spirituality will you discover the profound meaning of dedicating your life
to Christ.
