An Update in my Discernment

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So, there’s been yet another change in my discernment ( and I know full well that this could change yet again, this is the fourth order I’ve been sure about.:rolleyes: )
I really strongly feel like I’m called to the SMME, I felt so at home there, and I’ve always thought of maybe being a teacher and in April when I went to Mariazell, I asked Mary to help me love and honor her more. On Thursday my mom and I went to the first vows and during the Mass, when the Sisters were prostrate on the ground in front of the alter, I saw myself sometime in the future prostrate in front of the alter in a white habit and black veil. I kind of brushed it aside because I was still sure that I was going to NYC. Friday morning I was kind of thinking that maybe I wasn’t so sure about the Sisters of Life. I talked to my mom a bit about it but then she had to leave. I was praying about it and all of a sudden I felt God say to me, Betsy, the reason you heard me call you to NYC was so I could find out three things about you. Are you willing to go live in a big city even though you don’t like big cities at ALL. Are you willing to live that far from your family, and are you willing to but aside your desire to come to me ASAP and wait if that’s what I want you to do. ( A couple of weeks ago I was in Adoration and I finally was able to surrender to the Lord my impatience and frustration.) A couple of weeks ago you showed me that you are willing to do those things because it’s my will for you. I’m here to tell you that you aren’t going to have to do those three things, you are going to enter the SMME next year. I freaked out and couldn’t stop laughing or crying or shaking. I’m crying again. I’m so excited about it, it’s insane! I’m going on a discernment retreat in November and I can’t wait! Yet it’s starting to sink in that I only have one year left with my family, I’m trying not to think about it so much yet, but it’s really hard for me. I’m really having mixed feelings about it and would appreciate prayers!

JMJ+
~Betsy

Totus tuus Maria!
 
Sweet! I love when God talks to us! I have heard Him speak to my soul lately and I felt like my heart was going to leap out of my chest! 😃

The SMMEs are a beautiful, holy order, and if God is calling you there, I know you will be VERY happy. Just keep trusting God and ask Him to continue to take you by the hand. If He desires you to enter next year, then everything will fall into place. I pray that you have a wonderful retreat in November. If you feel God calling you to ask for applications to enter, just take it slowly and ask Sr. Joseph Andrew (who I hear is VERY kind) for her assistance.

I have a friend that is in a similar place in her discernment. She thought she was called to the Sisters of Life in NYC, too, because she’s been very active in the pro-life ministry in her parish, but it seems like God is gently pushing her to become a Nashville Dominican. 🙂 I gave her the same advice I’m giving you. 👍

May God hold you the palm of His hand and give you His everlasting peace! Keep us updated! 🙂
 
Oh Betsy, That’s wonderful!! 😃 I’m so happy for you and will pray for your journey. Thanks for the update, I like to hear of ones who are making progress in their discernment and being guided by the Lord. It is inspiring.

CarmeliteGirl25 and yourself have a one person cheering squad here in Canada!

God Bless,
Teresa
 
Oh Betsy, That’s wonderful!! 😃 I’m so happy for you and will pray for your journey. Thanks for the update, I like to hear of ones who are making progress in their discernment and being guided by the Lord. It is inspiring.

CarmeliteGirl25 and yourself have a one person cheering squad here in Canada!

God Bless,
Teresa
Can I just say that you are awesome? 😃 God love you, dear!
 
Oh Betsy, That’s wonderful!! 😃 I’m so happy for you and will pray for your journey. Thanks for the update, I like to hear of ones who are making progress in their discernment and being guided by the Lord. It is inspiring.

CarmeliteGirl25 and yourself have a one person cheering squad here in Canada!

God Bless,
Teresa
Can I just say that you are awesome? 😃 God love you, dear!
Ditto! 👍

JMJ+
~Betsy

Totus tuus Maria!
 
It’s great that you’re so joyful, Betsy! I pray that you’ll find everything you’re looking for, and more.
 
Thank you all for the prayers! I’m feeling much better about it now that I’ve had some time to think about it and adjust to it. I was praying last night and I asked God “If this is from you, shouldn’t I be feeling more at peace and not less at peace?” and He said “No, why would you think that? This is a huge deal, you have finally found what I have planned for you and Satan hates the fact that I actually got through to you, and he is going to do everything he can to convince you to wait till after college. But looking past all the tribulations on the surface, are you not truly at peace?” I was like, “Oh…there really is peace there, it was just a little hard to find.” Now I’m totally at peace, and filled with joy again and I’m not even thinking about leaving yet, I’m just going to enjoy the time I have with my family.

JMJ+
~Betsy

Totus tuus Maria!
 
Thank you all for the prayers! I’m feeling much better about it now that I’ve had some time to think about it and adjust to it. I was praying last night and I asked God “If this is from you, shouldn’t I be feeling more at peace and not less at peace?” and He said “No, why would you think that? This is a huge deal, you have finally found what I have planned for you and Satan hates the fact that I actually got through to you, and he is going to do everything he can to convince you to wait till after college. But looking past all the tribulations on the surface, are you not truly at peace?” I was like, “Oh…there really is peace there, it was just a little hard to find.” Now I’m totally at peace, and filled with joy again and I’m not even thinking about leaving yet, I’m just going to enjoy the time I have with my family.

JMJ+
~Betsy

Totus tuus Maria!
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”–Proverbs 3:5-6

Prayers for you! :crossrc:
 
Congrats!👍

It’s great to hear a story like this from someone close to my age.

I’m a super procrastinator so I commend you.👍

What type order is this, and what is their charism?
 
Congrats!👍

It’s great to hear a story like this from someone close to my age.

I’m a super procrastinator so I commend you.👍

What type order is this, and what is their charism?
Thank you! They are Dominicans and they are a teaching order.

JMJ+
~Betsy

Totus tuus Maria!
 
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