Sister M. Gemma is preparing to make her First Profession of Vows on August 14th. Here is an article she shared with her home diocese: “The Consecrated Life is Baptism out loud,” (Reverend Dennis Gill). My name is Sister M. Gemma Kissel, and I grew up as a member of St. Pius X Parish in Edgewood, KY. I entered the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George in September 2011. This year I have been preparing for my first profession of vows. I believe that the Holy Spirit is prompting me to share a piece of my journey with you, who are also members of the diocese where my love story with our Lord began. It began with an encounter. Praying before our Lord in the Tabernacle, like many times before, I met Him personally. For the first time I became aware of God’s love for me ; that He de...