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Welcome to our Blessed Chats series! Each month, we will dedicate an entire week of blog posts to a topic that affects many of us. These conversations often come up in our Facebook groups and in our real life friendships. We want to share a variety of perspectives on the topic at hand, so we've asked women to share their stories and how the teachings of the Church have guided and comforted them. In this series, we are talking about vocational discernment. We'd love for you to join the conversation! As a child, I was intrigued by religious life in the movies The Sound of Music and Sister Act. Little did I know that one day I would follow Jesus both in and out of the convent! As an adult, I experienced a vocational call to follow Jesus more closely in the Evangelical Counsels of chastity, poverty, and obedience. I am eternally grateful that Jesus invited me to intimately know the beauty of the Consecrated Life in our Church today. Religious sisters who thrive in their lives of radical Consecration to God within their religious communities are a profound witness to us. A Call Throughout a Life I grew up in a Catholic family and received the gift of faith. The idea of moving abroad as a missionary was an attractive thought that I noticed occasionally. Essentially, I knew that if Jesus invited me to do something radical for Him, I would follow. I wanted to glorify Him through my words and actions. I wanted to grow in holiness. I wanted Him to use my life to build and strengthen His Catholic Church. As I helped my friends prepare for their weddings, my heart hoped for a love story of my own. I had such a deep desire to be a wife and mother, yet I felt confident in God’s faithfulness and goodness. Jesus would show me the way, right? A Penetrating Word During my second year of teaching, I began going to daily Mass and frequent confession. As the grace of the Sacraments began to flow through my daily life, I felt especially connected to the Church. This deepened Sacramental life provided spiritual growth and a sense that God was doing something new in my heart. One day at daily Mass, my pastor’s homily especially convicted me. Father said, "Saint John Bosco believed that one in three young persons has a vocation to the priesthood or religious life. If you are not in a permanent vocation right now, please open your heart to discerning the priesthood or the Consecrated Life." My heart was pierced and I felt the desire to explore this mysterious world of Consecrated Life. Knowing that I needed a guide, I talked to my pastor after Mass that day. Father encouraged me to contact the Vocation Office of our Archdiocese. My heart sank a bit. I had never talked to anyone about discerning my vocation, so it seemed like a huge leap to go straight to the Vocation Director of my Archdiocese. A Process of Listening and Following After some prayer, I finally mustered up the courage to call the Vocation Director. In God’s providence, the timing was perfect. There was a new discernment house for women opening in a few months and I decided to move in. Living in a discernment house for nine months provided a time set apart to ask the question and pray for vocational clarity. Strengthened by the friendships with the other eleven women who were also discerning, a space in my heart opened where I could finally ask the question of religious life. I encountered sisters from many different communities, traveled to three convents for their “Come and See” weekends, and met with my spiritual director every month. A whole new world opened to me, but I was also very scared. What if Jesus actually called me to religious life? What will my family think? How will I leave the job I love? Could I really leave everything behind? Will I be genuinely happy? Will my life feel empty without earthly marriage and physical children? How will Jesus fill the desires of my heart? I brought these questions to prayer, to my spiritual director, and to religious sisters that I met. I listened and desired to say "yes" to wherever Jesus was leading. Christ Alone Jesus revealed His will to me during an eight-day Ignatian silent retreat that spring. As I prayed with Scripture, I felt an incredibly personal invitation to belong to Christ alone. Jesus drew me to His Heart and invited me to be His bride. I recognized a particular charism the Holy Spirit within and knew which community He wanted me to join. I felt joy and delight. WRITE + PRAY We invite you to sit with the Word and unpack it in a uniquely personal way, finding your own story. Discover your story within His. GET WRITE AND PRAY Entering and Exiting I entered the convent five months later and I stayed for six years. When I reflect on my discernment, there is an abundance of peace. Jesus invited me to discern with this community and He remained with me when I chose to leave. Amid the painful grief of saying goodbye, there was also hope in a new life in Christ. The Church in her wisdom advises that a woman should discern with a community for eight years before making perpetual vows. A vocation to the Consecrated Life takes time to grow. The call needs to be nurtured and purified and tested. Those who are given the grace of this vocation experience a flourishing of life where the suffering bears fruit and the heart receives peace. There is a mutual discernment process between the community and the candidate. After a few years in the convent, I was not thriving. While I was surrounded by sisters who became fully alive, my health slowly deteriorated and religious life began to feel incredibly heavy. It was such a mystery and very difficult to navigate. I felt ready and willing to offer it all up and suffer through it, but Jesus began to invite me to more freedom and more life. This darkness became a place where Jesus was teaching me greater surrender and trust. As I could not understand the Father’s will, I felt so united to the Passion of Christ. And Jesus’ death always leads to new life! The Care of the Church During this time, I felt so cared for by the Church. The sisters in my community encouraged me, my spiritual director reminded me to fix my eyes on Jesus, religious sisters from another community cared for my medical needs, and my friendships with the Saints deepened as I learned from their guidance. Through many hours of prayer and numerous conversations with my Religious Superior and my spiritual director, we discerned together that Jesus was leading me to a new life outside of this community. There were many tears on the day I left, but I was deeply consoled by Jesus’ words to me in prayer during my last visit to our convent chapel, “Go in peace.” The winding path of my vocational discernment has surprised me countless times. While my life today looks different than I imagined, I rest in the peace that Jesus has remained by my side. It is a love story full of trust and abandonment to Divine Providence. No matter where you are on your vocational journey, let the Wisdom of Holy Mother Church lead you to a life of holiness! Do not be afraid!   We want to hear YOUR story. Please share in the comments below! And if you want more help with finding your own story, our popular Write + Pray course offers 9 topics, nearly an hour of guided video, and almost 50 Scripture verses and questions for you featuring Managing Editor Nell O'Leary. Find your story today.   [bctt tweet="Blessed Chats: Vocational Discernment // Consecrated Life #BISblog #blessedchats //" via="no"]

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When St. John the Baptist baptized his cousin in the Jordan River, the heavens opened above Jesus and God the Father proclaimed, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:13-17). Here we are given the privilege to enter into the love of the Holy Trinity and see Jesus’ identity as the beloved Son. As Jesus taught His disciples how to pray, He began with the words, “Our Father.” These words are so familiar to us today, but let’s listen to them more closely. Here, Jesus is not only teaching us how to pray, He is teaching us how to live our baptismal identity. The Our Father and Our Baptismal Identity Yes, we dare to pray His words, “Our Father.” So, what does this mean? First and foremost, we are not alone. We have been chosen to be part of His family. Our Father is good and will provide for all of our needs. We are beloved. We are daughters. Baptism “is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments” (CCC 1213). Gifts We Receive at Baptism Here are some of the gifts you received at your baptism: The washing away of original and actual sin An indelible mark on your soul, consecrating you to belong entirely to God New life in Christ Membership in the Mystical Body of Christ Adoption Sanctifying grace Theological and Cardinal Virtues The Gifts of the Holy Spirit Body becomes a temple of the Holy Spirit The offices of priest, prophet, and king The light of Christ (represented by the candle) A home in Heaven A Home for Him Isn’t it incredible that God desires to dwell in us? St. Therese of Lisieux describes it beautifully in her poem, "To Our Lady of Victories": Through Him, the holy waters of Baptism Will make of the tiny little newborn babe The temple where God Himself Deigns to dwell in his love.   You can dive deeper into learning about this Sacrament of Initiation in our Blessed Conversation Series. Celebrating Your Baptismal Day Another way to live your baptismal identity is to celebrate your Baptismal Day. Think of it as your spiritual birthday. Remembering our Baptism will help our baptismal identity to grow. Here are a few ideas: Look at pictures or watch a video of your Baptism. Thank your parents and godparents. Visit the Church and the font where you were baptized. Renew your Baptismal promises and renounce Satan. Profess your Faith by reciting the Creed. Use holy water and have a font in your home. Frame and display your Baptismal certificate. Light your Baptism candle on your Baptismal Day. Make the sign of the Cross and read about Jesus’ death and Resurrection in your Catholic Journaling Bible. Grow in devotion to your Baptismal Saint. If your parents did not give you a Saint name, look up the Saint of the day you were baptized. The Universal Call to Holiness Each one of us receives a call to holiness when we receive the Sacrament of Baptism. Every Baptized Catholic is called to be a Saint! And you are called to help your siblings, parents, spouse, children, godchildren, roommates, colleagues, and priests get to Heaven. How our days would be transformed if we had this at the front of our minds! You can read more about the universal call to holiness in chapter 5 of Lumen Gentium, a Dogmatic Constitution on the Church from Second Vatican Council. One Call, Many Ways You can also see the diversity in the universal call to holiness by reading the lives of the Saints. Let the courage of St. Joan of Arc, the sacrifice of St. Gianna, the purity of Maria Goretti, the devotion of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the fidelity of St. Faustina, the poverty of St. Clare, the trust of St. Teresa of Calcutta, the simplicity of St. Bernadette, the perseverance of St. Monica, the zeal of St. Catherine of Siena, the humility of St. Josephine Bahkita, the obedience of St. Rose of Lima, the prayer of St. Teresa of Avila, and the generosity of St. Elizabeth of Hungary call you to deeper holiness! Living Purely from Within St. Edith Stein is another Saint who lived her baptismal identity and call to holiness so beautifully. Edith was born to a Jewish family in Breslau, Germany in 1891. She abandoned her Jewish faith, became an atheist, and went on to study philosophy. After reading St. Teresa of Avila’s autobiography on night, she experienced a deep encounter with Truth and asked to be baptized. She became a very gifted teacher and then felt a calling to the Consecrated Life. She became a Carmelite nun in Germany, taking the religious name Sr. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. During the Nazi occupation, she fled to the Netherlands. The Nazis eventually found her, arrested her, and sent her to the concentration camp in Auchwitz. Confident in Her Identity in Christ Although Sr. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross was stripped of her religious habit, taken from her religious community, and did not have access to the Mass, she still remembered her baptismal identity and radiated holiness to those around her. Witnesses remember her motherly care, especially to the women and children around her. A few of her letters from those barracks survived and she described: We are very calm and cheerful. Of course, so far there has been no Mass and Communion; maybe that will come later. Now we have a chance to experience a little how to live purely from within. -Letter 340, Self Portrait in Letters   Sr. Teresa Benedicta lived purely from within by knowing she was a Beloved daughter of the Father. She trusted that God would remain with her, even in the horrible conditions of Auchwitz. Dear St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, please pray that we might also live purely from within. May we know our Baptismal Identity and grow in holiness even amid our suffering. Help us to pray gloriously, from our identity as beloved daughters of the Father. [bctt tweet="Living Our Baptismal Identity and the Universal Call to Holiness #BISblog //" via="no"] This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase by clicking through one of these links, Blessed is She will receive a small percentage of your purchase at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry by using our affiliate links!

When the painful news about the Catholic clergy abuse crisis broke this summer, I experienced a lot of emotions, especially anger, sadness, frustration, and pain. Our Church has been deeply wounded, and it is so excruciating to see her hurting so deeply. Most of us have felt called to do more to ensure that the abuse and cover ups stop. You can read more about several practical, concrete ideas here. But in this post, we are going to take a moment to step back from “doing” to focus on “being” with Jesus in prayer. Let’s go sit at the feet of Jesus with Mary, while Martha keeps working. Letting the Lord Illuminate Our Darkness Have you taken time to be with Jesus in this mess? His Heart is hurting with you. His anger is burning with you. His tears are flowing with you. Jesus feels the depths of the human pain that we are feeling. He instituted the priesthood knowing that the Apostles were weak. He knew Judas would betray Him. He knew Peter would deny Him. He knew that most of them would run away, hiding in fear. But we also know that in times of darkness, Jesus and Mary are able to more clearly. We must ask Jesus (the Light of the world) and Mary (the Star of the Sea) to help us to see as they see. Can we receive their simple words of truth and hope? Scripture Verses to Lean on During Times of Scandal During your prayer time, imagine Jesus or Mary speaking these Scripture verses to you. “We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” -Romans 8:28 “My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.” - Psalm 62:1-2 “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.” -Psalm 127: 1 “I will hope in Him.” –Lamentations 3:24 “Come, let us rebuild.” –Nehemiah 2:17 “The Lord will fight for you, you only have to keep still.” –Exodus 14:14 “I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Now I am healing you.” -2 Kings 20:5 “In the tender compassion of our Lord, The dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness, And the shadow of death, And to guide our feet into the way of peace.” -Luke 1:78-79 “Take no part in the fruitless works of darkness; rather expose them, for it is shameful even to mention the things done by them in secret; but everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that becomes visible is light.” -Eph 5:12-14 Take some time to look up these verses in your Catholic Journaling Bible. Some of them can also be found in our Encourage Bible Verse Cards. The Seven Penitential Psalms Another way to pray with Scripture during this time of scandal is the ancient tradition of praying the Seven Penitential Psalms: Psalms 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, and 143. You can print a booklet of these Psalms here. Here are a few of the Penitential Psalms. Psalm 6 Lord, do not reprove me in your anger; punish me not, in your rage. Have mercy on me, Lord, I have no strength; Lord, heal me, my body is racked; my soul is racked with pain. But you, O Lord … how long? Return, Lord, rescue my soul. Save me in your merciful love; for in death no one remembers you; from the grave, who can give you praise? I am exhausted with my groaning; every night I drench my pillow with tears; I bedew my bed with weeping. My eye wastes away with grief; I have grown old surrounded by my foes. Leave me, all you who do evil; for the Lord has heard my weeping. The Lord has heard my plea; The Lord will accept my prayer. All my foes will retire in confusion, foiled and suddenly confounded. Psalm 38 O, Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger; do not punish me, Lord, in your rage. Your arrows have sunk deep in me; your hand has come down upon me. Through your anger all my body is sick; through my sin, there is no health in my limbs. My guilt towers higher than my head; it is a weight too heavy to bear. My wounds are foul and festering, the result of my own folly. I am bowed and brought to my knees. I go mourning all the day long. All my frame burns with fever; all my body is sick. Spent and utterly crushed, I cry aloud in anguish of heart. O Lord, you know all my longing: my groans are not hidden from you. My heart throbs, my strength is spent; the very light has gone from my eyes. My friends avoid me like a leper; those closest to me stand afar off. Those who plot against my life lay snares; those who seek my ruin speak of harm, planning treachery all the day long. But I am like the deaf who cannot hear, like the dumb unable to speak. I am like a man who hears nothing in whose mouth is no defense. I count on you, O Lord: it is you, Lord God, who will answer. I pray: Do not let them mock me, those who triumph if my foot should slip. For I am on the point of falling and my pain is always before me. I confess that I am guilty and my sin fills me with dismay. My wanton enemies are numberless and my lying foes are many. They repay me evil for good and attack me for seeking what is right. O Lord, do not forsake me! My God, do not stay afar off! Make haste and come to my help, O Lord, my God, my savior! Psalm 102 O Lord, listen to my prayer and let my cry for help reach you. Do not hide your face from me in the day of my distress. Turn your ear towards me and answer me quickly when I call. For my days are vanishing like smoke, my bones burn away like a fire. My heart is withered like the grass, I forget to eat my bread. I cry with all my strength and my skin clings to my bones. I have become like a pelican in the wilderness, like an owl in desolate places. I lie awake and I moan like some lonely bird on a roof. All day long my foes revile me; those who hate me use my name as a curse. The bread I eat is ashes; my drink is mingled with tears. In your anger, Lord, and your fury you have lifted me up and thrown me down. My days are like a passing shadow and I wither away like the grass. But you, O Lord, will endure forever and your name from age to age. You will arise and have mercy on Zion: for this is the time to have mercy. (yes, the time appointed has come) for your servants love her very stones, are moved with pity even for her dust. The nations shall fear the name of the Lord and all the earth’s kings your glory, when the Lord shall build up Zion again and appear in all his glory. Then he will turn to the prayers of the helpless; he will not despise their prayers. Let this be written for ages to come that a people yet unborn may praise the Lord; for the Lord leaned down from his sanctuary on high. He looked down from heaven to the earth that he might hear the groans of the prisoners and free those condemned to die. The sons of your servants shall dwell untroubled and their race shall endure before you that the name of the Lord may be proclaimed in Zion and his praise in the heart of Jerusalem, when peoples and kingdoms are gathered together to pay their homage to the Lord. He has broken my strength in mid-course; he has shortened the days of my life. I say to God: Do not take me away before my days are complete, you, whose days last from age to age. Long ago you founded the earth and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish but you will remain. They will all wear out like a garment. You will change them like clothes that are changed. But you neither change, nor have an end. Psalm 143 Lord, listen to my prayer: turn your ear to my appeal. You are faithful, you are just; give answer. Do not call your servant to judgment for no one is just in your sight. The enemy pursues my soul; he has crushed my life to the ground; he has made me dwell in darkness like the dead, long forgotten. Therefore my spirit fails; my heart is numb within me. I remember the days that are past: I ponder all your works. I muse on what your hand has wrought and to you I stretch out my hands. Like a parched land my soul thirsts for you. Lord, make haste and answer; for my spirit fails within me. Do not hide your face lest I become like those in the grave. In the morning let me know your love for I put my trust in you. Make me know the way I should walk: to you I lift up my soul. Rescue me, Lord, from my enemies; I have fled to you for refuge. Teach me to do your will for you, O Lord, are my God. Let your good spirit guide me in ways that are level and smooth. For your name’s sake, Lord, save my life; in your justice save my soul from distress. In your love make an end of my foes; destroy all those who oppress me for I am your servant, O Lord. The Rosary Finally, one last Scriptural prayer I would recommend is the Rosary. The Scriptures of each Mystery of the Rosary are a wellspring of grace for our wounded Church. With Mary as your guide, pray the Joyful Mysteries with gratitude, the Luminous Mysteries with hope, the Sorrowful Mysteries with patience, and the Glorious Mysteries with faith. Together, let us pray for our Holy Mother Church with the Scriptures! Rose Coleman is a regular contributor to the BIS blog and a devotion writer. She is a contemplative in action who delights in all things beautiful. Her adventurous heart has traveled many places—from circumnavigating the globe on a ship during college to some years in the convent as a religious sister. Exuberant from her childhood, she is an elementary school teacher who learns so much from her students. You can find out more about her here. HIS WORD CHANGES LIVES God is speaking to you through His Word. In this personal study, you will learn to hear God's voice by reading slowly and praying deeply. BEGIN THE JOURNEY

Today we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Maybe you have read about Mount Carmel in the Old Testament or have a devotion to St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Edith Stein, St. Teresa of Avila, or St. John of the Cross. Maybe you have a monastery of Carmelite brothers or sisters near you. Maybe you have no idea what Carmelite spirituality is, but reading this post has given you a sudden craving for salted caramels, caramel corn, or caramel apples. Mount Carmel: The Place I am currently in the middle of a solo pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I strategically arranged my itinerary so that I would be on Mount Carmel for Our Lady’s feast. Mount Carmel is located near the city of Haifa which is on the Mediterranean coast, north of Tel Aviv and west of the Sea of Galilee. There are several caves on this mountain where hermits have been praying for centuries in the spiritual tradition of the prophet Elijah. In the thirteenth century, some of the hermits created the Carmelite Order, devoting their hidden lives to contemplative prayer within the solitude of the cloister. If you ever have the chance to visit Mount Carmel, several religious communities offer accommodations for pilgrims. This is such a privileged way to witness their life more closely. Here on Mount Carmel, there are a few places of pilgrimage which you can explore. Cave of Elijah // The place where Elijah lived and prayed before God triumphed over the priests of Baal (1 Kings 18:1-40). Muhraka Monastery on the summit of Mt. Carmel // The place of Elijah’s competition with the prophets of Baal. Stella Maris Monastery // A monastery and lighthouse dedicated to Our Lady, Star of the Sea. The Rule of Carmel There are thousands of Carmelite communities throughout the world (Carmelite priests, brothers, sisters, nuns, and third order members) and you can encounter their spirituality by praying with them. The Rule of Carmel is based on these four points: Encounter with Christ takes place through the Sacraments and the Liturgy. Mutual knowledge and love deepen through intensified mental prayer. Presence of the Beloved becomes real through Eucharistic Adoration and common life in the mystery of fraternal charity. Conformity of the will grows through self-discipline and prudent self-denial. The Brown Scapular There is also the popular Marian devotion of being enrolled in the brown scapular. In the 13th century, after a Crusader’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land, St. Simon Stock had a vision of Our Lady and encouraged people to wear a scapular (little square pieces of brown fabric worn under your clothing around the neck) to symbolize Mary’s loving mantle of maternal protection and her mediation of grace. Today is a great day to ask your priest to be enrolled in the Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Resources for Carmelite Spirituality If you are interested in learning more about Carmelite spirituality, consider reading some of these books: Divine Intimacy by Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, O.C.D. The Collected Works of St. Teresa of Avila The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross The Impact of God (Soundings from St. John of the Cross) by Iain Matthew The Complete Works of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity The Hidden Life by St. Edith Stein Story of a Soul by St. Therese of Lisieux The Way of Trust and Love: A Retreat Guided by St. Therese of Lisieux by Fr. Jacques Phillipe I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Therese of Lisieux by Jean C.J. d’Elbee Carmelite Music On this feast, you may want to celebrate by listening to some Carmelite music. The Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles have music here. Supporting Carmelites Also, many Carmelite Communities live on Divine Providence, living their vow of poverty by relying on the generosity of others to provide for their material and financial needs. On this Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, consider using some of your tithing money to make a donation to a local community. Most Carmelites observe a simple diet, so sometimes it is helpful to call the monastery and ask if there is anything in particular they are in need of. Simple practical items include: fresh fruit and vegetables, flour, oil, fish, toilet paper, and postage stamps. Carmelite Intercession The Carmelites are powerhouses of prayer! My grandma frequently calls the Carmelites and asks them to get on their knees for particular intentions. In fact, the Carmelites sustained her in prayer during a difficult pregnancy, and so I have an aunt named Marycarmel. On this feast today, consider sending your prayer requests to the Carmelites via snail mail, voicemail, or online request. Hymn to Our Lady of Mount Carmel I’ll leave you today with the words of this Carmelite hymn to Mary, Flos Carmeli. Flower of Carmel,Tall vine blossom laden;Splendor of heaven,Childbearing yet maiden.None equals thee. Mother so tender,Who no man didst know,On Carmel's childrenThy favors bestow.Star of the Sea. Strong stem of Jesse,Who bore one bright flower,Be ever near usAnd guard us each hour,who serve thee here. Purest of lilies,That flowers among thorns,Bring help to the true heartThat in weakness turnsand trusts in thee. Strongest of armor,We trust in thy might:Under thy mantle,Hard pressed in the fight,we call to thee. Our way uncertain,Surrounded by foes,Unfailing counselYou give to thosewho turn to thee. O gentle MotherWho in Carmel reigns,Share with your servantsThat gladness you gainedand now enjoy. Hail, Gate of Heaven,With glory now crowned,Bring us to safetyWhere thy Son is found,true joy to see.Amen. Happy feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel! ✨ Featured Resource Learn More About Our Lady Just as a mother might pass on a beloved family tradition to her daughters, Mary shares the recipe for growing in virtue with us.This study on Mary's Virtues will breathe new life into your everyday, beginning right in Mary's home. Shop the Study → This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase by clicking through one of these links, Blessed is She will receive a small percentage of your purchase at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry by using our affiliate links!