Discernment/Servants of The Sacred Cross

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Lord I am so happy for you . This is something wonderful for you it seems . It is up to you , whether you are ready for this change . It is a big decision . Lord let your will be done in Barbara Therese’s life in this matter of joining this order . Lord if it be your will , lead her directly into the path of joining this order and let her heart rejoice . Lord she is your willing servant , let your will be done . I love you LORD , thanks for doing this for my sister in Christ Barbara , in the name of Jesus, amen . God Bless you Barbara . You are a blessing to me and all here on the forum .I know with God’s blessings if you are in this order you will continue to be a blessing to many . thanks, John
 
Lord I want you to bless and encourage Barbara during her decision making process ., but let it be your will dear LORD . thanks for doing this for my sister in Christ Barbara , in the name of Jesus, amen . Barbara , my sister in Christ I am so happy for you . This is something wonderful for you it seems . It is up to you , whether you are ready for this change . It is a big decision . Lord let your will be done in Barbara Therese’s life in this matter of joining this order . Lord if it be your will , lead her directly into the path of joining this order and let her heart rejoice . Lord she is your willing servant , let your will be done . I love you LORD , thanks for doing this for my sister in Christ Barbara , in the name of Jesus, amen . God Bless you Barbara . You are a blessing to me and all here on the forum .I know with God’s blessings if you are in this order you will continue to be a blessing to many . thanks, your brother in Christ , John
 
po18guy said:
Merciful God and Father, forgive us the many times we fail to place our faith and trust in You to provide vocations for the service of Your Kingdom. Strengthen us to rely on Your gracious love to supply our every need, both temporal and spiritual.
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:gopray: :amen:
 
Thank you very much po18guy and John for very beautiful prayers and most moving ones.

…Barb
 
Barbara you are very welcome .🙂 I know in my heart that our LORD loves you and he is guiding you to be where he needs you most .👍 Praise the LORD . 🙂 God be with you always .👍 , YOUR BROTHER IN CHRIST-John
 
After a fair bit of heart searching and finally depending on common sense and prudence, I have decided not to go ahead with a discerning process into the Servants of The Sacred Cross.
I feel that my illness (Bipolar) and the problems it can present, even though it has seemed totally absent for years now, preclude entering the SSC. Though my illness has been completely silent for years, I have to face up to the fact that this does not necessarily mean it is not present as dormant now, yet may assert itself at some future date. On the other hand, it may not and chances are it never will. And there is no way of real knowing either way at this point. This is the second time, I have tried to reason through problems that may present and preclude my entering the SSC and I feel I must put this matter “to bed” for good and it is with a heavy heart that I do.
I treasure the religious habit and the lifestyle of religious themselves and indeed The Church and the SSC to run the risk of any or all of these being perhaps called into question in some way and perhaps due to an episode of Bipolar in me and Bipolar episodes can be totally unpredictable in every way…so with a heavy heart but with Peace in God’s Will I have decided against entering the SSC.
I thank every one of you for your prayers, which undoubtedly have helped me in arriving at what I feel is probably the best decision. I have longed all my life to enter religious life and the one obstacle at this later point in my life, continues to be Bipolar and my decision is to keep myself (Grace prevailing) in solidarity with all who do suffer in some way and/or perhaps for some reason unable to follow their heart’s desire. May The Lord keep me faithful as I ever relentlessly search for some way over the obstacle of Bipolar.
Thank you very much for the prayers again.

Blessings and Joyous Easter…Barb:)
 
Barbara , Praise the Lord as he has led you to this decision . I want you to know that you are appreciated and truly loved by all of us on the forum for your caring and true heartfelt prayers . The Lord has led you to your decision for a reason . Barbara you are a blessing to me and all on the forum ! Happy Easter to you and your family , your brother in Christ, John
 
Well, glad you have an answer, Barbara! :clapping: God does good work.
 
johnbilancia said:
Barbara , Praise the Lord as he has led you to this decision . I want you to know that you are appreciated and truly loved by all of us on the forum for your caring and true heartfelt prayers . The Lord has led you to your decision for a reason . Barbara you are a blessing to me and all on the forum ! Happy Easter to you and your family , your brother in Christ, John
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Lord, you have led Barbara through her life with your Guidance and wisdom. May Your Will continue to be done in this and all matters. Please watch over Barbara, and continue to guide and direct her in all of her daily life. Be it Your Will, aid her in bringing closure to her Bipolar Disorder, and relieve the worries that it causes her.

Our Father, who art in Heaven,
Hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done,
On earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day, our Daily Bread,
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive those who trespass against us,
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
Amen.
 
BarbaraTherese,
The Lord needs intensely faithful laity to assure His purpose on earth is accomplished. He needs selfless, devoted, and loving hearts to further the Word. We would miss you terribly, as you also strengthen and fortify us, with your prayers and soothing, encouraging words. Discernment is a sometimes gut-wrenching process, and the Lord will reward you for having submitted to it. Christ’s peace, and a most blessed Easter Season, Sister!
 
po18guy said:
BarbaraTherese,
The Lord needs intensely faithful laity to assure His purpose on earth is accomplished. He needs selfless, devoted, and loving hearts to further the Word. We would miss you terribly, as you also strengthen and fortify us, with your prayers and soothing, encouraging words. Discernment is a sometimes gut-wrenching process, and the Lord will reward you for having submitted to it. Christ’s peace, and a most blessed Easter Season, Sister!
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Thank you to you and to all who have acknowledged my last Post and who said a prayer for my discerning process. “Gut wrenching” is a quite good description…seems all my life there have been obstacles to religious life and at times - not always - hard to accept that I am where The Lord wants me, right here. But then I guess we all can suffer from time to time “the grass is greener” syndrome;) . You are very right I think, there is a place for we lay people who remain single and a work to be accomplished …Blessings this Easter…Barb:)
 
Praying very hard for your intentions, Barb. May the Holy Spirit guide you!
 
barbara…I hear and feel your pain even if you are at peace right now. My prayers continue to be with you. I sense you may have a much higher vocation…one that is a victim soul. May He, the Crucified One, embrace you closely to His most Sacred Heart.
 
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