Blessed Elena Aiello

[MarysLittleFlower]

Oh to clarify I didn't mean to blame anyone if they feel discouraged. Its been a struggle for me too. The thing that helped me was thinking about God's Will as the purpose of my life, rather than worrying about whether my state would be the most objectively perfect. Because if its not my vocation it wouldn't be my path to becoming a saint. And even if my path was the littlest, thats fine if Jesus is happy! By the way I liked reading about Ven. Luigina Sinapi too - definitely shows that some are called to offer themselves to God while living unmarried in the world!

[BarbTherese]

We agree, MLF and very clearly stated - and I have read your other posts in other threads, although not always commenting, and know you have undergone struggles......and as I said previously, personally I do believe you are in a very 'positive place' though it might be a difficult grind at times.

I too had to surmount the hurdle that was my desire to live the most perfectly for God and what He might want for me. I think it is very natural and understandable that someone who wants to love God with their whole heart, mind and soul would consider religious life and, indeed, it just might be their call and vocation.  For those who have a desire for religious life, I always comment that they should follow that desire wholeheartedly as long as the desire persists.

Certainly, I intended no blame at all on you for any discouragement that might exist.  My problem is more with Catholic websites that do not present the facts in their entirety with clarity - from such I do think discouragement could be triggered.  Certainly, since Vatican II The Church Herself has been abundantly clear with absolute clarity about the various vocations.

 

Edited August 8, 2015 by BarbaraTherese

[Nunsense]

The Martins are a really good example of living God's will  - even though were not living a consecrated life within the Church, they certainly were 'consecrated' to God's will..