sophia13 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) Hello everyone! I've waited to share this news because I was still in the process of confirming the rightness of my decision with my spiritual director. However, I made a retreat through my school's Newman Center this week, during which the Lord blessed me with so many graces that confirmed His will for this next step in my discernment. So now I can finally say with certainty... ...I am applying to enter the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, MI! God willing, I will enter August 1, 2012. If you can, please keep me in your prayers over these next months. I still need to tell my parents about my decision, as well as let my medical school know that I will not be coming back next year...neither of which I am looking forward to doing! But one lesson that the Lord taught me during my retreat is that trusting Him doesn't mean not worrying...it means surrendering my worries to Him, and letting Him lead the way. He takes care of everything in His way, in His time! I am so grateful to all of you here on VS...you continue to be such an encouragement to me in my discernment journey. I keep praying Our Lady's words from her Magnificat...[i]The Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is His Name![/i] + In Christ, Sophia Edited November 17, 2011 by sophia13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i<3franciscans Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Congratulations!!! That is so exciting!!! Many prayers as you enter the next step in your journey! [size=2](Hopefully you and MM will have the same entrance date. )[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i<3LSOP Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Yay! I'm so happy for you! You have my love and prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I just found out yesterday that sophia was applying to them! Praised be Jesus Christ! It would be lovely to enter together if that is what God wills! HOW EXCITING!!!!!! Blessed be the RSMs!!! I have not stopped thinking about them since I got home. I will keep you in my prayers, sophia13. Please keep me in yours!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureCarmeliteClaire Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Oh my goodness!! Congratulations!!! Prayers for you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictlyinkblot Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Congratulations! I'm excited for you. Prayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marigold Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 That is such great news sophia. Excited for you! Will you be continuing your medical studies somewhere else once you enter? I will pray for you as you tell your news to folks around you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feankie Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Congratulation to you, Sophia! What exciting news and answer to prayer. May the dear Lord and his most Blessed Mother be with you as you go through the application/waiting process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaThoma Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Sohpia this is wonderful news!! I will most definitely be keeping you in my prayers over these next few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary's Margaret Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 What wonderful news, Sophia. My prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureSister2009 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 You will God-Willing enter the day before my 21st birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophia13 Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 Thank you all for your prayers! [quote name='marigold' timestamp='1321568742' post='2337542'] That is such great news sophia. Excited for you! Will you be continuing your medical studies somewhere else once you enter? I will pray for you as you tell your news to folks around you. [/quote] I'm not sure if I will continue my medical studies. The RSMs have a strong medical apostolate, so there is a possibility that I would be asked to resume medical school at some point. But of course, there's always the possibility that I would be asked to undertake a different ministry. When I was visiting Alma, I asked myself if I could peacefully enter the community even if I never had the chance to go back to medical school...and the answer in my heart was yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 [quote name='sophia13' timestamp='1321577666' post='2337586'] Thank you all for your prayers! I'm not sure if I will continue my medical studies. The RSMs have a strong medical apostolate, so there is a possibility that I would be asked to resume medical school at some point. But of course, there's always the possibility that I would be asked to undertake a different ministry. When I was visiting Alma, I asked myself if I could peacefully enter the community even if I never had the chance to go back to medical school...and the answer in my heart was yes. [/quote] That is a very healthy way to approach discernment. It sounds as though you are already working on detachment, which is so necessary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MessorCarus Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 How exciting!!!!! Praise God! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah147 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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