I Am Yours: Sr Rachel Fleurant MGL

Like many young women, I had big plans for my life: I was going to be married by 25, have a family, and become a successful marketing manager! But God had different plans.

The Loreto Sisters highlight that when considering your vocation in life, choose a path where you can put your gifts to greatest use.

Sr Janet Palafox, aged 42, feels she has done just that by choosing a religious life with the Loreto Sisters. Janet feels that her gifts are being put to greatest use - she can make a difference to the lives of others while being close with God.

Called by Name
Sr Sesilia Ioane csn

When I first uttered the words, “I would like to become a nun,” I couldn’t believe that I said it. I had always thought that I would marry and have children. But Mr Right didn’t appear on the scene. However, Mr Perfect came and took me by the hand and said: “Be my spouse and follow me!”

‘Come, Follow Me’

‘I think it is quite impossible for me to become a Sister.’  I can still remember saying this to my friend in the early 1990s, when I had just finished my studies and started my career in an accounting firm.  At that time, I enjoyed working, spending time with my family and friends; I also liked doing voluntary work and joining church activities to deepen my faith.  But, I did not think of joining a religious congregation, for I did not think God would call a person like me.  I am not good at taking care of the sick, I do not know how to teach, I am not a youth work.  How could I be God’s instrument to bring other people to Him?