Earl Grey Soliloquy: The Mystery of Vocation

Hello dear sisters,

Praised be Jesus Christ!  I apologize I haven't been around for a little while.  My life has been busy, and crazy, and fun, and stressful, but God has been with me through all of it.  Now that summer is over, I hope to get back to a better prayer and blogging schedule.  Today, however, I wanted to share this beautiful, short, and sweet post from Maria @ Earl Grey Soliloquy  You can follow the link below to see the full post.  It is a great encouragement!!  Please pray for Maria as she enters into the next chapter of her life!

Earl Grey Soliloquy: The Mystery of Vocation:      It is my last day at home, but somehow it hasn't hit me yet. The monastery I'm entering feels very distant when I'm sitting...

Video: Investiture of a Contemplative Dominican Nun

Hello friends,

I've been looking at many different communities around the internet and their social media pages.  I came across a beautiful little community of cloistered Dominican nuns in Lockport, Louisiana.  There is a small Xanga page with their contact information.  Other than this page, they don't have any social media or info that I can find.

I did, however, find this short news clip that beautifully showcases the investiture of a 19-year-old girl in their community.  This is a rare look inside a traditional Dominican cloister.  I hope you enjoy!

The Dominican Nuns of the Monastery of the Heart of Jesus in Lockport, Louisiana are in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church, accepting all Magisterial teachings and directives.

A Poem on Vocations

Praised be Jesus Christ!!

My mom found a booklet of Prayer Poems by Fr. William Armstrong, S.J. in 1968.  Here is a sweet poem on vocations.

Vocations

Vocations differ, as do men, yet each his part does play.

The greatness of our little deeds will shine on judgment day.

It matters not, what task be ours, nor virtues we display, 

What counts with God, is Him to love; in all we do or say.

Each one of us, to God can give, what we alone possess--

The daily off'ring of ourselves; that He, our lives may bless.

I have one more beautiful poem on vows.  I know I (or most of my readers) haven't made religious vows, but this is a great encouragement and an illustration of the graces of the religious life.

       Vow Day

The happiness that filled my heart the day my vows were said

Is nestled in my memory to smooth the years ahead.

I thought with Joy, of Heaven-- the Peace and Glory there.

A tiny glimpse of its great joy Vow Day, the Lord did share.

Throughout the years of work and pain of labor, daily strife

The Lord was ever by my side to bolster me through Life.

The memories of happy days too numerous to list

Blot out for me the worldly things I never really missed.

Sometimes, my heavy-laden heart bowed low, was filled with fears.

But Christ, Our Lord, would comfort me and dry away my tears.

Each day, I labor for His Cause; for souls and Sacred Heart;

And often, God does whisper soft: "Thine is the better part".

I know not what He asks of me in years that lie ahead;

But gladly give myself for souls and get back God, instead. 

Vocation Highlight!

Hello dear sisters!!

I have another wonderful post to share with you today!  Just a little bit ago, another young lady entered the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles in Gower. MO.  There are lots of pictures from this special day at this link!

Please pray for Rosie, her mom, and her family.  God bless you!