There is Something Greater Here...

On the road! Praise God for a beautiful day!! I went to mass this morning at a parish near where I stayed last night and wanted to share the homily.

"He that has gone before us has shown us how to live with struggle. And he asked the Father, "What is your will for me?" And don't we ask that same question? What is your will for me Lord? He sets that example through a life of service, humility.

Micah gives us the answer;
You have been told, O man,
what is good,
and what the Lord
requires of you:
Only to do the right
and to love goodness,
and to walk humbly
with your God.

That is the Lord's will for us. This day and every day."

Thank you for walking this journey with me, for your prayers love and support! May God's will be done.

My Lord, I know not to whom I can better dedicate my life than you. My beloved, most holy love. I believe in making you this offering, total gift of myself, with the purpose of bringing more souls to  you and our most Holy Queen. To you then, Jesus Christ, I consecrate myself and pray you graciously accept my offering. That Our Lady will watch over me and pray for me. I pray that in doing so I will not receive praise from men but rather bring them to communion with you with greater affection to your tender, sacred heart. I place this prayer at your feet where I beg you to accept my offering of self. I place my heart upon the altar as entirely yours. For you Lord Jesus Christ who has showered me with mercy and love. Amen, so I hope, so may it be.

(My prayer adapted from St. Aphonsus Liguori’s Dedication to Our Lady)

See, I have God for my help. The Lord sustains my soul. I will sacrifice to you with willing heart, and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good. (Entrance Antiphon 7/20/14)

Come Back to Me

Hosea

Come back to me with all you heart. 

Don’t let fear keep us apart. 

Trees do bend, though straight and tall. 

So must we to others call. 

Long have I waited for your coming,
home to me and living,  deeply our new life. 

The wilderness will lead you 

To your heart where I will speak. 

Integrity and justice 

With tenderness, you shall know. 

Long have I waited for your coming,
home to me and living,  deeply our new life. 

You shall sleep secure with peace. 

Faithfulness will be your joy. 

Long have I waited for your coming,
home to me and living,  deeply our new life. 

St Bonaventure Pray for Us!

Prayer of St. Bonaventure to the Holy Spirit

Lord Jesus, as God's Spirit came down and rested upon you,

May the same Spirit rest on us,

Bestowing his sevenfold gifts.

First, grant us the gift of understanding,

By which your precepts may enlighten our minds.

Second, grant us counsel, by which we may follow

in your footsteps on the path of righteousness.

Third, grant us courage,

by which we may ward off the enemy's attacks.

Fourth, grant us knowledge,

by which we can distinguish good from evil.

Fifth, grant us piety,

by which we may acquire compassionate hearts.

Sixth, grant us fear,

by which we may draw back from evil

and submit to what is good.

Seventh, grant us wisdom,

that we may taste fully the life-giving sweetness of your love.

“God’s call to follow Jesus more closely, giving up forming their own family to dedicate themselves to the great family of the Church, is normally done through the testimony and proposal from a ‘big brother,’ usually a priest.” (Pope Benedict XVI, Angelus, 1/15/12)

A Nun's Bestman

One of the questions I have been asked in regards to me discerning, entering religious life, "What do you think Mike thinks"? And I often reply well God-willing he’s in heaven so I’m sure he’s happy, been cheering me on and been praying for me; along with the other saints in heaven!

I've been reflecting a lot about both vocations and how blessed I have been to be able to live and experience the vocation of being married and now the vocation to religious life. This is truly a gift.  I think if someone were to ask me that question again I would tell them I think that Mike is going to be the best man at my wedding to Jesus. And I feel pretty lucky because I'm not sure if every nun is blessed with a best man, but I feel like God has given me one.

"Those in heaven have been purged of all selfishness, and their love has become the love of God Himself. They watch over us with eager care and pray that we shall come to a good end." (Bishop Patrick Ahern, Maurice & Therese)