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guilt of that. But I saw God, and hope I helped her see God. She had done it to protect innocent life, and was grieving those she could not help. It was tragic, but it was also a loving and blessed moment.” Outside, an elderly man had been knocked down in the panic and lay there, looking up. “He saw a woman get shot and fill with light.
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Her whole being filled with light as she died. God was already there, ready to take her. This was transformational for me spiritually.”
Why live as a Catholic sister? Unlike single women of the past, single women today have much more freedom to pursue the educational or
hese are each formal periods of time during “initial formation”—the years leading up to final profession (also called final vows). These time periods involve study, ministry, and community life experiences to allow the person and the community to discern if the person should be part of the particular religious community for a lifetime commitment.
professional path that attracts them. They don’t need to enter the convent to live a life of prayer and service. So why become a sister at all? Community and the communal support in life, work, faith, and prayer is a dominant reason for many modern women. Conrad, who also serves as a vocation minister for her congregation, says, “My Divine Providence sisters helped me reclaim my self. I know I’m where I am supposed to be. But there are losses. I will never be married, or have children. I’ll never own my own car. I’m often not in control of my own schedule.” Of course, there are losses on any path, as well as extraordinary gains. “Thanks to my sisters, I’m bringing God’s healing to others. I am aware of how sacred it is. I couldn’t do it without them.” = Related article: VocationNetwork.org, “My millennial response to a perennial call.”