religious life

[jamazur07]

Is is wrong to want to join the a woman’s religious order just so I can be around like minded woman who pray together, live together, serve the church together, work together, etc. The reason I ask is my family does not really practice the faith and I feel as if I am suffocating while I live at home and I feel trapped as well. I want to pray daily, attend mass but due to circumstances (lack of transportation) I can’t attend daily mass. I try to pray daily but sometimes it is hard since my family does not pray. I also desire to be a religious sister so I can have someone at my beside to pray for my soul when I am sick and/or dying because I really do not think that my family will not do this, they will mourn and pray that I will live but they may not pray for my soul.

I have thought about marriage but I haven’t had luck in finding a young man who is willing to get to know me. I am 28 years old (soon to be 29), so I figured I would further look into religious life but yet, I am not even sure this is right for me. I just know that I could not remain single (I am just not that strong to be single forever).

Thank you to everyone who responds. God Bless.

 

[StaTeresita]

If you have access to internet, look for religious communities in your area and get in touch with the sisters there. They are always happy to talk to people who might be considering religious life. They are the ones who can really guide you.
God bless!

 

[detoutcoeur]

The first step is usually to contact the vocations director of your diocese to get information about the religious communities for women there. You can also ask him or her for help in finding a spiritual director to help you discern your call.

And here is one of the online vocations placement services for religious life and the priesthood.

vocationsplacement.org/

Blessings as you discern!

 

[mikeeh]

Is is wrong to want to join the a woman’s religious order just so I can be around like minded woman who pray together, live together, serve the church together, work together, etc.

I wouldn’t say it’s wrong, but if it’s your only reason or main reason you might want to reconsider. Becoming a religious sister is about serving God. Being with like-minded people should just be a bonus. Good luck and God bless.

 

[catholicrobot]

your desires mentioned during the first part of your post could be an inkling towards religious life, If i were you, i would do research on religious orders, and see if you can talk to a clse friend (catholic) or parish priest.

Your in my prayers!

 

[OneHolyCathAp]

God bless you as you search for your vocation! It sounds as though God is calling you to a closer relationship with Him through community. Have you discussed this with your confessor or spiritual director? Along with praying for discernment, these would be good sources of guidance. There are many fine orders of religious sisters and you should research their differing missions and charisms. Please be aware that there are groups like the third order Carmelites (of which I am a member) and third order Franciscans which are “in the world, but not of the world” and which pray in community.