Religious Names

[dandy777]

Well I think my greatest inspiration has been JPII and even though he is not a saint yet, I'm sure he's in heaven...so would go for Sr. John or just Sr. Jo to make it sound cool!

however, i would never be a good nun ... lol ... love guys too much to renounce them :::

[mariology21]

If my vocation was to become a Religious Sister I'd like my name to be Sister Marie-Therese after our Blessed Mother who is the one who "grabbed" me a long time ago for Her Son and St. Therese whom I have a huge devotion to.

But alas my vocation is to be married so my first little girl will be name Marie-Therese instead! Especially since about two years ago I "gave" my vocation to both our Lady and St. Therese and asked them to please guide me to whichever vocation our Lord had chosen for me. So they did! They showed me that I'm to be married and be the mother to lots of Catholic babies!! So to honor them and in thanksgiving for showing me my way that's the name of my first girl!

~Jen

[Sixtina87]

not long after JPII died i thought my religious name should be Sister John Paul or Sr. JP for short!!!! but then my parents started making fun of that idea so it was blown out of my mind.

[dandy777]

[quote name='Sixtina87' date='Feb 11 2006, 05:41 AM']not long after JPII died i thought my religious name should be Sister John Paul or Sr. JP for short!!!! but then my parents started making fun of that idea so it was blown out of my mind.
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I don't think you should give up such a patron! What about Sister Karol or Sister Lolek?

[FutureScholastica]

I've been thinking about religious names for a while and I can't quite make up my mind; I'm tempted to leave it up to my future Mother Superior. However, I do have a favourite at the moment:

Sr. Petra Benedicta ( I know Petra sounds a odd in english, but it's a fairly common name in Sweden )

I like St. Peter because he is a wonderful reminder to me of God's forgiveness, grace and love, despite our selfishness and failure to put our total trust in Him. Also, because of his shortcomings and his humanity, something about St. Peter resonates with my own life and my own shortcomings before God. He gives me great hope!

Benedicta, of course, is after St. Benedict, the father of the order I'd like to join: The Benedictine Daughters of Mary.

Pax

[avemaria40]

If I became a religious, I think I would choose the name Sister Maria Teresa, after the Blessed Mother and Mother Teresa. Or Maria Giovanna, Giovanna being after St. Joan of Arc and I love the Italian versions of names. Maybe it's because I'm part Italian

[HisChild]

[quote name='avemaria40' date='Feb 11 2006, 06:38 AM']If I became a religious, I think I would choose the name Sister Maria Teresa, after the Blessed Mother and Mother Teresa.  Or Maria Giovanna, Giovanna being after St. Joan of Arc and I love the Italian versions of names.  Maybe it's because I'm part Italian
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I am part Italian too! I think that's why I've always been attracted to the name Chiara. I love the way the Italians name 'Clare'. Sr Chiara Maria, now that's cool!

And as to the previous post of Sr Karol? I have a friend who entered the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, who became a novice back in August. Her name is Sr Karol Marie now.

Denise

[avemaria40]

Chiara sounds like a beautiful name! Italian names are awesome!

[the lords sheep]

Mine would be Sr. Anthony Therese Mary. It just came to me a few years ago in prayer and it seems right.

As to whoever said they don't like Sisters with men's names.... I really think that the Sister's name is given to her by the Holy Spirit and that is who God has called her to be in her consecration. I would have never chosen Anthony on my own. Before, I had always wanted women's names; but now, I know that if I do become a Sister, this is the name I feel that resonates in my soul as a call from our Lord. My cousin, who's name is now Sr. Mary Michael, felt the same way before she entered, but that is the name that took root in her heart during her formation. It has nothing to do with denying femininity, and everything with answering the good Lord's call. Praise Jesus that He even considers to deem any of us worthy to be so united with Him!!
Peace in Christ,
Lauren

[jgirl]

Lauren! You're not lurking anymore!

I think that having the Blessed Mother or another woman saint's name also helps it not sound as masculine either.

Edited February 14, 2006 by jgirl

[franciscanheart]

[quote name='mariology21' date='Feb 9 2006, 06:06 PM']If my vocation was to become a Religious Sister I'd like my name to be Sister Marie-Therese after our Blessed Mother who is the one who "grabbed" me a long time ago for Her Son and St. Therese whom I have a huge devotion to.

But alas my vocation is to be married so my first little girl will be name Marie-Therese instead! Especially since about two years ago I "gave" my vocation to both our Lady and St. Therese and asked them to please guide me to whichever vocation our Lord had chosen for me. So they did! They showed me that I'm to be married and be the mother to lots of Catholic babies!! So to honor them and in thanksgiving for showing me my way that's the name of my first girl!

~Jen
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[brandelynmarie]

Okay, I would like either Sister Mary Magdalene or Sister Maria Francesca (after Saint Francis, of course) or Sister Mary Trinity..This is fun! Brandelyn

[zunshynn]

Do y'all know of names that express devotion to the Eucharist?

On an episode of House they had a character named Sr. Eucharist, but I've never heard of a name like that before in real life...

[franciscanheart]

[quote name='hugheyforlife' post='880093' date='Feb 8 2006, 10:09 AM']
Marie Thomas - for the blessed mother and my favorite saint, Thomas Aquinas
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Here it is.

[AVE_MARIA]

I will join the Monastery of the contemplative Birgittine Sisters in Alotomünster (germnay) next april and because of that i am seriously thinking about my religios name! my favourite name at the moment is:

1. Sister Marie-Terese of the blessed Sacrament (because of our holy Mother Mary and saint Therese of Lisieux how is the patroness of my vocation)


(Sorry my english is not very good i hope you will understoot what write)

[HeavenlyCalling]

[quote name='AVE_MARIA' post='1119754' date='Nov 14 2006, 01:02 PM']
I will join the Monastery of the contemplative Birgittine Sisters in Alotomünster (germnay) next april and because of that i am seriously thinking about my religios name! my favourite name at the moment is:

1. Sister Marie-Terese of the blessed Sacrament (because of our holy Mother Mary and saint Therese of Lisieux how is the patroness of my vocation)
(Sorry my english is not very good i hope you will understoot what write)
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it is wonderful to have you here! Your english is wonderful (tons better then my German would be ) Congradulations on your entering the convent, and that name is beautiful!

My first choice right now is Sr. Maria Guadalupe. Maria for The Blessed Mother and St. Mary Magdaline, who showed that Christ is always ready to forgive and welcome you back no matter what you have done. Guadalupe is also for the Blessed Mother, who appeared in Mexico, her appiration showed that her son cared not only for the rich and the well-bred, but the poor, ignorent and outcast as well. Plus I think it has a nice ring to it.

I cant imagine in some of the old orders where there were thousands of nuns how hard picking a name would be. They would either be all taken or you would share a name with 3 or 4 other people!

[awyers]

I posted this is the other religious name forum but I will post it again here :

I have been thinking lots about this!! I originally wanted something with Augustine because he is my patron or something with Faustina or John Paul/Karol because they are the two saints (saint to be for our dear papa) that are dearest to me. Seeing as those are all taken at SMME I have been praying about it and this is what came to me.......

Sr. Helena Raphael!!

I know that Raphael has to be part of it...means God has healed and I was healed of cancer and Helena because of the most special person in my life that recently passed away. Anytime I think of what it means to be a true Christian or WWJD I think of Helene. I know we usually take our names after saints but I just know she is in heaven which makes her a saint and so God willing my name will be Sr Helena Raphael

[brandelynmarie]

Okay, this is neat to revisit this months later...I still love Sister Mary Magdalene of the Merciful Heart of Jesus...But I also like Sister Marie Therese....

[Piamaria]

Hi,

This is my "secret choice."

Sr. Maria Baptista of the Beloved Son. To always remember that "He must increase and I must decrease."

But I think Mother chooses a name and title which shows how a sister is to live her vocation/mission.

Pia

[AVE_MARIA]

[quote name='HeavenlyCalling' post='1119962' date='Nov 14 2006, 10:38 PM']
it is wonderful to have you here! Your english is wonderful (tons better then my German would be ) Congradulations on your entering the convent, and that name is beautiful!

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I cant imagine in some of the old orders where there were thousands of nuns how hard picking a name would be. They would either be all taken or you would share a name with 3 or 4 other people!
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Thanks for your nice welcome! It's great to talk about my vacation to others. Your name is grate! I love Mary of Guadalupe!
The old order of saint bridget has in germany only one convent! And there are only 5 sisters at the moment (i hope that would be better shortly ) ande because of that you can choos much names! But I think if you become not "your" favourite name is ok too. You must only think that this is gods will!