What to know about God's Call

Whether you are just curious about consecrated religious life (being a sister) or whether you are thinking more deeply about how God is calling you, you are welcome here.

As you browse through these pages, listen for that “tiny whispering sound” (See 1Kings 19:12) that is God-within-you calling you through your prayer and discernment.

I am a single Catholic woman, 19-years-old or more. I am not married.

If so, and if you do not have children who are dependent on you, you might consider consecrated religious life (being a sister) as an option for you. Learn more.

I believe what I choose to do with my life matters.

I have a curious mind and a seeker’s heart.

I want to be intentional about what I choose.

I believe God’s Holy Spirit will guide my choice.

I recognize that I have three basic choices. Just three.

Many women find great comfort in this!

Your vocational choice is not the same as a career choice, where your options can seem endless.

A career choice determines what you do.

A vocation choice defines who you are.

For women who desire to make a life-choice rooted in the sacramental life of the Catholic Church there are three choices: married life, single life, or consecrated religious life. To which is your heart drawn?

I may choose to be my best self in a married relationship.
I may choose to give my life to God and the people of God in a form of consecrated religious life.
I may choose to live my life as a single person.

All them are equally good choices. I may not be equally suited to all of them.

Here is a homily preached by Katherine Greiner for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. You might want to prayerfully read the scripture texts she preached on before viewing her preaching. Here they are:

First Reading: Is 45:1, 4-6

PSALM: Ps 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10

Second Reading: 1 Thes 1:1-5B

GOSPEL: Mt 22:15-21

Turn to your Bible, or read the texts online.

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How to Keep at it: Next Steps

Did the above statements ring true for you? If so, you are ready to travel on further. Here are some of the common questions that arise for women considering religious life in general and Springfield Dominican life in particular. See what you think.

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