VOCATION STORIES

My mom and dad laid the foundation of faith within me. The importance of giving thanks to and petitioning Jesus instilled in me a sense

Out of a desire to pursue God’s will, she attended the Catholic University of America, where she prayed daily, “Lord, if you’re real, will you

“It is so important to say yes to the calling of God.” Sr. Magdalene Grace, Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles

“Even in moments of suffering, God gives the grace and there is a deep, abiding joy.”

“Joy is the most infallible sign of the presence of God.”

“God gave me the graces I needed to truly open my heart to His gentle and persistent knock.”

“After the purifying fire of the loss of employment, debt and other humbling experiences, the Lord has created in me a heart that desires Him and Him alone.”

“I needed to give of myself more completely, more radically.”

“I realized that a calling to the contemplative life is really an invitation to begin participating in the joys of Heaven while still on earth …”

“I knew from that moment something had to be done.”

“I know that a vocation is a gift and God has given this gift to me and I will not pass this opportunity.”

“I was drawn to imitate Mary’s deep humility and constant mortification.”

“…my desire for consecrated life grew more and more.”

“God’s will is more perfect than mine, His thoughts are purer than mine, His glory is more important than mine. He must increase and I must remember that I am nothing.”

“… Through imitating Christ, poor, chaste, and obedient, I desire to give myself completely to His Bride, the Church.”

“I realized that I was in love with the Lord; no person nor anything other than He would fulfill me.”