God’s Inexhaustible Providence
Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake To guide the future, as He has the past. Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake; All now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know His voice Who ruled them while He dwelt below....
September 8th: Nativity of the Blessed Virgin
Lord God, the day of our salvation dawned when the Blessed Virgin gave birth to Your Son. As we celebrate her nativity, grant us Your grace and Your peace. We make our prayer through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Fiat Mihi
By Lucia. "Fiat Mihi" -These words have always rung in my heart when thinking about religious life. Ever since I first thought about becoming a sister in fifth grade when hearing about Mother Teresa, the idea of giving everything God asked for appealed to me. When I...
I Thirst
At Mass one morning, it dawned on me that I had forgotten a service opportunity downtown. Forgetting the miracle taking place before me, all I could think about was how lazy I was for spending a Saturday lounging and catching up on my own life while there are people...
The Moment You’ve All Been Waiting For…
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our convent-themed Mad-Libs this week! Here is the completed story... It was evening recreation at the Convent of Saint Erasmus of Humpty Doo, and 24 Sisters were gathered around the table. Old Sister Giuseppe Methodius, who...
Just for Fun!
This week, we have an interactive activity lined up! Some of you may have played "Mad Libs" before, but if not, all will be explained below. In this game, I write a story (with, of course, a convent-related theme) for publication at the end of the week, but leave...
I Have Called You By Name: You Are (Still) Mine
By Cora Cantata. If you have, in any way, ever felt rejected, dumped or abandoned by Christ, especially by being asked to walk away from religious life, either by your Superior or by God in your personal discernment, I am writing this blog for you. He was the One whom...
St Monica’s Tears
By Father John Linden, Director of Vocations and Seminarians for the Diocese of Lansing. It is famously reported that St. Monica suffered a painful and extended period of torment over the worldly ways and sinful pursuits of her wayward son, Augustine. What isn't so...
A Grateful Remembering
By Rachel. June 16th passed by like any other day for me. There was nothing special about it this year. In fact, though I was surrounded by many vibrant young people who were on fire for God, none of them knew anything about what this seemingly ordinary day meant for...
Welcome Back Jenni!
Hello everybody, This is my first official announcement as Blog Mistress, which is quite exciting (for me, at least)! Jenni contacted me at the end of June this year to ask whether I could look after the Leonie's Longing blog during her journey to Europe - and,...
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