| |
|
Home  Women Religious
Women Religious Women Religious proclaim to the world the peace which comes from the Father, the dedication witnessed to by the Son, and the joy which is the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
|
|
VATICAN CITY, 15 MAY 2008 (VIS) - Five hundred women, members of the "Ordo Virginum" who have come to Rome on pilgrimage to participate in an international congress being held by their order, were received in audience this morning by Benedict XVI.
|
|
|
Called by a special grace, as brides of Christ, women religious follow Him in that form of life which He made His own when He came to redeem mankind. |
|
|
 An index of Women's Religious Institutes in Australia courtesy of the Catholic Oz Vocations Website
|
|
|
 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. |
|
 SR JO’S VOCATION STORY
The story of Sister Joseph’s vocation started at home. Her parents worked hard to make sure that their three children had a good start to life. Above all, they passed to their children faith in God and sensitivity towards those less fortunate. |
|
|
 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!” |
|
 I am ever grateful that God placed me in a loving family where he made me to pronounce his name and fed me with his scripture. Later he called me as his own. |
|
|
 ‘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? |
|
|
 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. |
|
|
 On Wednesday 21st November, Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary,a Day of Reflection was held at the Carmelite Monastery, 94 Stevenson Street, Kew. Conducted by Rev Fr Anthony Denton, Director of Vocations for Archdiocese of Melbourne and attended by scores of the faithful, it was a a beautiful opportunity to come apart from the busyness of daily life and spend some time with the Lord.
|
|
|
 The inspiration of millions of people, Catholic and non-Catholic, men and women, religious and laity is Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. These videos about the spiritual life and how to be a saint. (From the documentary - "Mother Teresa: The Legacy" )
|
|
 This is a collection of videos about the religious life and various religious institutes for women. |
|
 From time to time the Missionaries of God's Love Sisters hold a Consecrated Life weekend for women: a weekend of prayer, talks, sharing and sisterhood to help discern your life direction and vocation. |
|
 “Your vocation, dear sisters, has led you to religious profession, whereby you have been consecrated to God through the ministry of the Church, and have been at the same time incorporated into your religious family. Hence, the Church thinks of you, above all, as persons who are “consecrated”: consecrated to God in Jesus Christ as his exclusive possession. |
|
 Lord, I thank you for the gifts you have given me
especially for life, love, family and friends.
Help me to know myself better and to know my talents,
as I pray, study and decide on my life’s work. |
|
|
|
 |
