Sisters of life

[possiblesista]

Hi all,thanks again for your replies. I just emailed the Sisters of Life a few days ago and I am anxiously waiting. How long do think it will take them to reply back? God bless you!

[Bonkira]

It is Lent and many communities maintain less contact with the world during this time, so it would be a little while.

[chrysostom]

10 hours ago, possiblesista said:

Hi all,thanks again for your replies. I just emailed the Sisters of Life a few days ago and I am anxiously waiting. How long do think it will take them to reply back? God bless you!

As someone involved with music at my parish, music planning and prep for Holy Week is taking up ALL of my spare time. I imagine a religious community has it way worse than I do, it’s simply the busiest time of year hands down - not to mention the retreat from contact mentioned by Bonkira. So don’t be surprised - or worried - if you don’t get a response until some time after Easter. 

Edited April 12, 2019 by chrysostom

[possiblesista]

I just got an email from Sister Ann Imaculee, I  am so so so excited! But here comes the hard part. I have to tell her I'm not Catholic. Any advice on how to do that? Thank you all so much for your prayers and advice.

[chrysostom]

Just be up-front about it. Something like that needs to be told plainly. That is the best way.

For example:

"Thanks for responding, Sister _____! Before anything else I want to let you know that I am not Catholic. I was raised by my parents as a _____. It's a long story! I hope to be received into the Catholic Church ______ from now."

Bless you! I'm a convert myself. Being home in the Catholic Church is the best thing in the world.

Edited April 16, 2019 by chrysostom

[gloriana35]

I agree with Chrysosthom. Particularly since you are well below their age limit for entrance, you would (I gather) be a Catholic for at least 3 years before you could apply. Don't be embarrassed that you forgot to mention this in your first email. (Many Religious, including some who  later were canonised, were not life-long Catholics.)