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Blogging about Her September 15 Nameday

Our very own Sister M. Dolorosa is spending her time of mission as a second-year novice working in the Office of Youth Ministry for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Check out her blog entry about why she celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows as her nameday.

You'll enjoy getting to know her better and learning more about our way of life through the eyes of a second-year novice.

Let us know what you think about what she has written!

Comments

Anonymous said…
Dear Sister M. Dolorosa,
You speak eloquently!
May you always trust and have the strength to endure come what may!
May our Blessed Mother comfort you in a very personal embrace of one who chooses to follow Her mercy filled heart!
May your mission time be one that is very positive for you and provide greater depth of purpose for you in Community!
Thanks for sharing this personal side of your life !
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Anonymous said…
Sister M. Dolorosa,

That was absolutely beautiful!

Candice
Monday, September 17, 2007
Anonymous said…
Dear Sister M. Dolorosa,

Thank you so very much for sharing a portion of your life. The more I read the more I realize how much beauty there is in the religious life. It is a lifestyle to envy (from what I read!). I can only pray that there will be answers to prayer for more young ladies to listen (and answer!) to God's calling and that there will be equal numbers of spiritual directors available to those in discernment. Thank you again for the very apparent beauty that flows from your soul in your writting.
Monday, September 17, 2007
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