Received Application To Enter Carmel!

[VeniJesuAmorMi]

Praised be Jesus Christ! :)

 

I returned from the Monastery last night after a most wonderful and blessed week. I knew that the feast of all Carmelite saints was this month, but it must have slipped my mind that it would be that I would be at Carmel for that feast day. That was the day I got to enjoy recreation with the Sisters in the "speak room" (where the double grille is for those not familiar.) The whole week was just splendid. I received an Office book to go to the Chapel and pray with the Sisters, though they are behind the grille and curtain I really felt as if I were already part of this community. It seemed more like home than anywhere in the world, and all that time with Our Lord in the Chapel and the silence was just, well, lets just say that nothing else compares. Everything could be put before me that I could have in this world but I would sacrifice it all for this vocation.

 

I went there with many hopes but no expectations because I didn't know what was going to happen during my week stay. Well everything that I had hoped for came to be. The interior peace and joy and the sense of belonging, as if this were the place that my desires will finally be realized. My last night at the Monastery I got to speak with Reverend Mother and Mother Sub Prioress. I had prayed that I would receive an application, and to my great hopefulness Mother came with the application papers. So now I am in the application stage and am hopeful to get everything done within the next few weeks. I talked about an entrance date with Mother and if my plans are the same as Our Lord's then I just might be entering early January. It couldn't come soon enough but I hope this waiting time will be one of preparation to give myself to Our Lord in this way of life. Some of you know that I have been in Carmel before and have been through obstacles since, but as we know Our Lord is always faithful and I know that this chance is a gift of His Divine Mercy and once I go it will be for life. It seems to be the right time for me now and I believe I have found my place in this life. I remembered your intentions while I was there and was and still am thankful for the prayers I was receiving. To all those who are discerning and have obstacles, please don't give up but give up yourselves and your desires to Him because He has put them there and when we do our part as well then we can be assured that everything will come together in His time. Thank Him with me and please continue to keep me in prayer. May God reward you! :)