Update time!

[TheresaThoma]

Hi all, 

I haven't been on here in a while but I have some exciting news to share. I will be finishing up my year at Mater Redemptoris House of Formation in May. During that time I discerned that the Lord was calling me in a different direction than I originally thought. 

In January I visited two Benedictine communities. One just felt like home and so on May 13th I will be returning there for a 3 month live-in. I'm super excited but also a bit nervous.

As some of you know in the past my family and particularly my mom were very much opposed to my vocation. When I shared this news with my mom she was completely fine with it and is even slightly supportive. For me that is a miracle. 

[dominicansoul]

Congrats and may God continue to guide your path!  

[Jennifer]

I'm so very happy for you Theresa.............many prayers as you continue your discernment.

God Bless   

[DameAgnes]

Possibly discovering that she could live with you being away, and that she sees your happiness have helped. Ultimately every parent wants to see their children happy.

[Quasar]

TheresaThoma, that is wonderful!  I'm curious (and you don't need to answer), do you have other siblings?  I kinda think parental angst sometimes comes from the natural desire for grandkids.  

[TheresaThoma]

7 hours ago, Quasar said:

TheresaThoma, that is wonderful!  I'm curious (and you don't need to answer), do you have other siblings?  I kinda think parental angst sometimes comes from the natural desire for grandkids.  

I have an older sister who is married with one child. I think that has helped a good bit.

[:o)Katherine:o)]

I was hoping that you would post an update! Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow and catching up! Safe travels 

[MiserereMeiDeus]

Very exciting news for you! May 13th is a very special day this year with the 100th anniversary of Our Lady's apparition in Fatima and little Jacinta and Francesco's canonization. What a great time to start your live in. Please remember us discerners in your prayers while you are there. I've been discerning consecrated virginity and it's going along very well. I made my first attempt to contact my Bishop and found out what I have to do next. Thank you so much! I will be remembering you in prayer as well.

[HopefulBride]

On 4/12/2017 at 2:24 PM, TheresaThoma said:

Hi all, 

I haven't been on here in a while but I have some exciting news to share. I will be finishing up my year at Mater Redemptoris House of Formation in May. During that time I discerned that the Lord was calling me in a different direction than I originally thought. 

In January I visited two Benedictine communities. One just felt like home and so on May 13th I will be returning there for a 3 month live-in. I'm super excited but also a bit nervous.

As some of you know in the past my family and particularly my mom were very much opposed to my vocation. When I shared this news with my mom she was completely fine with it and is even slightly supportive. For me that is a miracle. 

So good to hear from you and sooo happy to read this news.  

Shall I wait until after the time at MR is done to phone harass you?

[TheresaThoma]

Thank you for all the encouraging notes. I'm back at my mom's house now after 2 days of drivint. It is going to be a crazy week with logistics but I am trusting it will be good!

[:o)Katherine:o)]

Please continue to keep TheresaThoma in your prayers! She arrived at the Benedictine Abbey today at 2pm and has begun her three-month live in! She will not have access to technology during this time. I know that she greatly appreciates your prayers! 

[:o)Katherine:o)]

TheresaThoma is a little over a month into her three month live-in! I heard from some people that were able to see her during a visit at the monastery. She is doing well as can be expected going through transition. Being at the formation house this past year has been a huge help in that. Please continue to keep her in your prayers as she continues her discernment during this time of live-in with the community. Know that she keeps all of you in her prayers as well!