Hello! My name is Miranda Edgar and I am from Hot Springs, Arkansas. I am eighteen years old which makes me the youngest of three. Both my brother and sister are enjoying the vocation to the married life. During high school I played on the varsity bowling team learned how much I enjoy bowling. I also enjoy listening to music, driving around, and spending time with others. My favorite saint is St. Faustina because of her constant yes to God. I was drawn to the Sisters by their joy in giving everything up for Christ. When I left the convent for the first time I felt as if I was saying good-bye to my family.
Recently, I found a reflection I had written during my first retreat as a postulant. The last conference that had been given was on Spiritual Motherhood. As I approached the 4 th Station where Jesus meets His Sorrowful Mother, this is what struck my heart: What is the sacrificial love of a mother? It is the self-sacrifice made to love her children. Mary’s self-sacrifice to be there with Christ, her Son, in His passion was the selfless love that united her with Him. Her heart was pierced with 7 swords in the agony of watching her beloved Son endure a cross that He did not deserve, but which He embraced for the love of the Father and mankind. Could she not have said to Jesus, “You don’t have to do this, there are other ways. Do you know how much pain You are causing me and those who love you?” She knew He could have chosen any other way t...
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Love,
Jill and Billy
It is very nice to see, that you have so much vocations.
Greetings and prayers,
frater Nathanael Diek Nov.O.Cist.