Heather I have to share that my husband and I were both raised Protestant and have done a lot of religious deconstruction over the last several years getting away from evangelicalism. We have been searching for a church & were encouraged to spend some time learning more about Catholicism. We went to mass this weekend and loved it! Watching your backlist of videos over the past few weeks have been very helpful :)
My grandmother wanted to be a nun. When she was 18 she told her parents that and they did not give their blessing. So grandma married and had 4 children,my father being the oldest. When My grandma was in her late 50s and my grandpa was in his early 60s he passed away from some health complications. Grandma and her best friend became cloistered dominican nuns. I never knew that was even possible. I remember when grandma was explaining to us, I was a preteen , what was happening..I asked her..what will we call you now? Sister grandma? lol...Wild story but true. You never know what God will do in the future.
Please pray for my daughter who is 30 and still looking for a man not into hookups and will respect she is a quiet, non drinking woman who will make a great spouse. She's in a world that doesn't fit but I know there is a man who feels the same way.
What does she like to do? I suggest a special interest group where she will meet somebody, thanks to their shared common interest! Tennis lessons, art lessons, book clubs, music-oriented clubs, take evening school classes, to name a few.
I’m 36, never married and would like to be one day. Many people have felt sorry for me but I know whatever God has for me will be something good. Very good and encouraging video!
Hang in there, I was 38 when I got married. I had similar thoughts as you do. My wife is 3 years younger and both of us had never been married before. Many people assumed we were coming from previous marriages. I tell you this because God has a plan for you. Bless you!
Do you want to be married? If that's what you want then God's providence will work for you in such a way that you find the right person and you have the means to start on the vocation of marriage. Augustine said: "Love and do what you will" and Paul frequently talks about the freedom that our trust in God gives us. Once we make a sincere effort to do what is in 1 Corinthians13: 1 - 13, then we are free to choose the vocation or profession or lifestyle that best suit our aspirations, life goals and deeper desires.
I know women who didnt marry until after 50. It scares me to think that could be me. Yet I see these women live valiant lives. Getting careers, serving others, serving God. They didnt seek to solely pursue wonderful careers. They actively searched for marriage. It doesnt just come to us. We still need to be open and active. While still pressing forward in our lives. I have my education, a good job, going back to school. Then when marriage comes it does. My heart longs for companionship with a husband but we need to give ourselves constant reminders that he will come. We will marry someday.
I'm turning 33, and you're not alone. Sometimes I'm just being impatience with this journey, and my heart aches sometimes too. I think God told Heather to just calm us down 😊. The doubt is kind strong sometimes. But deep down I know, applying for a convent would be just a shortcut for me to escape this season.
I feel you. I had the same desire too, until I decided with an open heart to offer my desire ( was my will) to the Lord and told Him seriously that not my will Lord but Yours. Instead of asking the Lord to take away this desire that you have, make it an offering from the depth of your heart. If is not God's Holly Will, He will take your desire. God bless you!
I was rejected by the Deaconate program ... twice. It devastated me at first and I took it personally, but God told me in a prayer that he needed me elsewhere. Thanks for sharing your story.
lol…”that’s just part of my history, okay?”…. That was really cute! Thank you for making these videos and helping me along my faith journey too! Viva Cristo Rey!
Jesus did not reject you. Marriage is the vocation to which most Christians are called. I wish more young Catholics were as open to God's will as you are. They could step into marriage or religious life without regrets or wondering if they did the right thing. BTW, cooperating with your soulmate and the Most High God in bringing saints into the world and pointing them toward Heaven is a sublime vocation. Take lots of pictures, and frame 'em!
I was turned down by the same order - only difference was, the rejection came after I had already entered the community. Such is the life of discernment :/ Thank you for making this video, I really appreciate you sharing your story.
Thank you so much for your videos. After finding this channel I feel this pull from mother Mary to get back into my Catholic faith. I have not gone since I was confirmed almost 15 years ago. Your videos about Mary specifically really called to me ❤️
Thank you for your inspiration ❤ This an amazing testimony!! I was discerning religious life after having abusive relationships. I thought God was calling me to be a sister. Then i met my husband. I was nervous so i did the St. Therese novena and prayed for her to send me a red rose if he was to be my husband. She sent me 30 😅 Powerful prayer and testimony for anyone discerning. Thank you Heather for your witness and Sharing with us ❤
Thank you for sharing. When I was 19 I entered a convent and decided to leave after 4 years, a few months before my temporary vows profession as a novice. I was so happy at the convent and really thought it was my calling. I still can’t explain if it was fear, or if I was just weak and scared all at once before leaving. But now I see my vocation was different. Happily married now with a beautiful son. God has a place for all of us in the Church to serve Him, we just need to ask Him, “Oh God, here I am, what do you want from me?”
I don't think "rejected" is the right descriptor for what happened. It sounds like they were able to discern in a way you were not at the time that your vocation lay elsewhere. The relief you say you felt at the time confirmed that. I'm sorry that you still feel it as a mark against you, and hope you eventually come to see how treasured you are and how God used others to preserve you for the role he had in mind for you. Married life can be every bit as equal in dignity and self-giving as being a consecrated religious. So happy for the grace that gave you the patience to wait for the right time to enter into marriage. God bless.
That’s a very spirit filled testimony! At 68, I can say I’ve lived Gods plan for me. Looking back it’s easy to see the path God had for my life, but when you are in the middle of the journey, it didn’t make much sense by worldly standards. As you know by now, 7 years is a blink in Gods eyes. For anyone trying to discern Gods will for them, it’s a matter of obeying Gods perfect timing, and one day you will be able to look back on your life and recognize the road map he had planned for you!
It's so interesting how an experience like this shapes our future. I applied with the Sisters of Life and got a similar response very early in my discernment. It didn't leave me relieved - it left me stressed, confused, heartbroken, and lost. But what it did do is launch me further into more proper discernment and God willing I'll be entering a convent next year :) Anyway, I think young women and men should not be afraid to reach out to religious communities! An experience like this can offer a lot of clarity on the deepest desires of our hearts. God bless, and thanks for sharing!
9:52 -- 10:05 Thanks for sharing ! Many people think that way ! The CFR Fathers & Sisters must be happy for you. Its a great internal decision you made at 23.
I'm so proud of you to share the rejection in your life. I was raised a Catholic and went to Catholic School. I was an Altar boy. Dating ss a Catholic, I never had sex. But was as confused as you were. God loves children and all of us. He also has a plan for all of us. Your story inspired me. Thank you! 🙏
Thank you for sharing your story. I got turned down by 3 orders and it can be tough. God does have a plan for all of us and He has a bright future for all of us. 🙏
I don’t think I’ve ever heard you speak about abuse in your past .... I wonder if you could share about your healing process ( no pressure) ...love how though you you have been rejected many times , it has however brought you closer to God 🤍 one of the reasons I enjoy your channel so much is I can perceive the peace in your life .. God bless thank you so much !
Thank you for sharing this personal story. I am one who needed to hear this so I appreciate your obedience to our Lord. It is obvious how much you love God and how much He loves you. ❤
I love the CFR's and support them when I can. I love asking them for things they need when I get Amazon points. They are one of the few convents that only call and no email etc.
It helped me a lot!. I-ve been waiting for such a testimony coming from a person like you, Heather, 100 % human, 100 % normal, 100 % like me. God bless from Mexico.
I enjoy watching convent tours and hearing vocations. I am not catholic but i am LDS. I enjoy learning of other religions. I enjoy hearing how others became closer to God. I could not be a nun but i appreciate what they do. I even appreciate those who say its not for them. Its not like they left catholicism. Being a nun just was not for them long term. I feel they go with good hearts, good intentions. They are examples of being selfless and giving your life to God. In my church, we dont believe in that. We serve God through callings (volunteer positions) within our respective congregations. I enjoy your videos because i am learning. I have no intention to leave my faith, but its so important to learn of other beliefs. I want to understand more. I feel being catholic can be like any religion, even my own. You have those who are very extreme, those who are just trying to do what they feel is right and understand. Then those who unfortunately dont make us look like normal people. While we dont use the term “discernment” or “vocation”. We do believe the same concept that the Lord has a plan for us. He has a plan for who we marry, the path we take in life. I am the type who will appreciate suggestions. I seek advice from those i trust to discuss something ive prayed about and felt. Just to ensure that im possibly on the right path. We ultimately believe in choice. The Lord has a plan if we follow it. We can choose against it but choices have consequences. Doesnt mean we wont mistakes. Date people we look back saying we shouldnt have or took interest in people we shouldnt, etc.
I love the CFRs!!! I’m so blessed to live near NYC and attend their events. I have a vocational story on getting rejected by the Sisters as well! Haha I’ll probably share years down the line!
Heather!! Thank you so much for this video. It gave me so much hope and confidence that God will respond to the desires of my heart in his perfect timing❤️🙏
Thank you for sharing ❤ I don’t know WHAT plans God has for me, but I know He HAS plans for me. Just a reminder for both myself and others ❤ Thank you again, this is an important subject. Love and blessings from Johanne, Norway 🇳🇴
Recently discovered your Instagram page and I’m loving all these posts! Thank you so much for sharing your life stories with us and being a beacon of light in this crazy world. I love being a Catholic and I feel more inspired by you. ❤
@@ACatholicMomsLife It gives me such joy to see or hear of people actively openly serving the Lord in ways such as performing good works and evangelism. Sadly, far too many people are passive and lukewarm Christians or even shy and secretive about their faith.
Thank You for sharing about rejection & disappointment ❣️ sharing that God’s plan isn’t always a straight path according to our own blueprints about life. We need to learn to surrender….surrender with joy…..bc God will push us in the direction that gives life true meaning ❣️😘🤗🙏
I’m not a catholic but I love your videos and listening to your journey in living with your faith and how you navigate through worshipping Our Lord. I simply love hearing about it, my 7 year old my listened to one of your videos one day and said I like that lady. He soooo used to hearing my, what he calls “Jesus videos” 😂 bless him, he loves Jesus. But he didn’t stick his nose up when he heard you, I’ll put your videos on when he’s around ❤
Love this! I actually looked into joining a convent after my divorce. Being divorced wasn't an issue. (I could repent). Being a lapsed Catholic wasn't an issue either ( again, repent). But it turned out, I was too old. LOL. I remember thinking, "What? It's a volunteer job! But it all worked out for the best. Love your channel.
My eldest sister was rejected by the convent also. This happened in the 1960s. They told her she was too naive. She wound up marrying and having a wonderful family of 4 children & several grandchildren. Whatever happens in life, always trust wholeheartedly in Jesus your Redeemer, who died for you! Churches are filled with and led by fallible human beings, but Jesus will never let you down.
As a teenager I ones was in a charismatic Protestant meeting (long before I became a Catholic) I that meeting I felt, that God asked me to give up my desire to get married. Like an offer to him! It was very hard, it was a battle going on inside of me. But I finally said YES LORD, if it’s your will I will not marry! And I got such a peace!! But later I felt that I would get married. Felt that the Lord, just wanted have the first place in my heart! And that he had tested me. I’ve now been happily married for 24 yrs and we have six children together! God is so GOOD!! And an other thing to…You said you felt the place in Bronx “HEAVENLY”! I got JUST that feeling this summer when me and my DD were in Medugorie!!! I am Swedish and I HATE heat!!! But in Medugorie it WAS SO heavenly, I didn’t’ mind the heat and it was like 33 degrees Celsius!!! I was ready to move there instantly and become a missionary for catholics!! To tell them about the joy in the Holy Spirit and help people to get a personal relationship with Jesus!! Well now I’m home in Sweden again and content. Maybe that is a vocation for my future? Maybe not! 😊 But it’s interesting that I felt that way! I LOVE Sweden and hate to go abroad…But in Medugorie I felt I was in Heaven! 😍🙏
It probably has to do with the specific work they do. Different orders are looking for different things, charisms etc. It's very possible that the CFR sisters do work in environments that deal with the effects of that type of abuse and they've found that it can make situations worse for individuals with that particular history. They're also a little charismatic so it could have just not "felt right". That's how I got rejected by the Sisters of Life - they didn't in a single 30 minute convo "feel" like I had a vocation with them (and they even said at all)... turns out I didn't have a vocation with them but I do have a vocation, as I'll be entering with a different order that does completely different work!
Your Vocation, Is To Be Married, Be A Mom, And Make The Vlog Videos, While You Fold Clothes, And Talk To Us, About Things Concerning, The Church(Smiles)!!!
One of the things that I'm really grateful after our church since I can't walk very well and the a priest brings me the Holy. Communion. At my seat, I'm so grateful. What are Christians forthese are the same one that I always have confession wiwhen I'm making the confession? He knows who I am because he recognizes my voice. And that doesn't bother me. He knows who I am making that confession. Also, sometimes we don't have a divider. And we're making a confession to him face-to-face. To me that's fine. I trust you very much.
I was told not to become a nun by a vocational director because of a condition I have. I am a single woman who loves volunteering at my Parish. I wouldn't want it any other way.
I love going to mass every Sunday.Of obligation. I also love going to mass on holiday evaporation. There's a fully day of obligation coming up in august fifteen for a sension of mama mary
I made a mistake and I left the church. I came back to. The church I've been back for 17 months now.What?What happened?I was going to different churches.And I thought our church is just like all the other churches.But what?I didn't realize our church is centuries old and the other churches broke away from our church❤ And I love our church so in my heart even though I'm using a Walker, even though I can't walk very well.I'm a usher in our church
hi.. funny thing, i was born ad raised in the Bronx, and went to catholic school my whole life there...OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL school. best schooling ever.... xoxo
I am in my 50s. Never wanted marriage or children. I knew i didnt want to be a nun. I am chosing to go to college with a religious major. I am looking to see what area is meant for me. I dont want ministry but want to pursue religion in some capacity. Thanks for the video.
Glad 2 know I am not e only 1 who thought that I will be told 2 do sth I really don't want 2 do, that e plan is misery n suffering. It abs is not. That is a false teaching that I get 2 heal from. Oof. Your words mattered to me today. Thank you.
Hi! I want to fines a Cristian catolic housband and i dont know wherr. Im from Argentina. Is very difficultt here. How can i do? Isbthere some website? Thanks god bless all!!
If you had a vocation you would have kept knocking on doors to other convents and orders. There are so many, even the Sisters of Life are in NYC. It’s like saying I dated one guy who wasn’t the right one.
Me too I always wanted to get married and have kids. It's kind of hard on me now because I'm age 67 I have health issues I have a spinal injury I've been doing MRIS other than that my health is pretty good and I don't look on that too much cuz I know it could be worse I retired 2018 I live in Northern California past Sacramento but not San Francisco when I'll retired from the University of California Davis I was a custodian there for 20 years . I'm so grateful I made it back to the church. Even though my dad was not Catholic he was a good man he practiced the gospel a homeless man came up to my dad after church and said I need money I am hungry My dad went the extra mile he went my dad went to the store put out that man some food my dad also went to the motel volume three or four nights so he doesn't have to sleep outside in the cold because of that good deed I'm sure my dad will go to purgatory purgatory. Enough about my dad my wife is very good to me since I can't drive very much she orders me Uber so I can get to my doctor's appointments
One of the things I love doing is going to the men's group at the Catholic Church. But the problem is now is. I can't drive an the more because my wife took away the keys. She says I'm a dangerous driver. I've Always gotten into Hulu. Punch of the traffic gas Cui. Guess it's in and that's all for the best. But whenever I'd like for going to mass. The church has a band that picks up the sen.Your citizens that can't drive even more.And that's how I get to mass every ya sunday. So now I rely on. We have a thing that's called the character. And that's for a senior citizen. I am age 68 and I am joy being retired. I made it to go to my Doctor's appointment.Dentist appointment and going to church
MARIA, ABENÇOA A TODOS A TODAS, A TUDO. ÓDIO, TRISTEZA, RESSENTIMENTO, DEPRESSÃO, DESPREZO, EGOISMO, INTOLERÂNCIA RELIGIOSA, PRECONCEITO, IGNORÂNCIA, PRÉ JULGAMENTO????? TUDO SE DILUE E SE ESVAI QUANDO MERGULHAMOS DE CABEÇA NO AMOR DA DOCE MARIA. NESTA SEMANA, PERMITA QUE MARIA CAMINHE ATÉ VOCÊ ABRA SE AO AMOR MATERNO E FRATERNO DE MARIA. SE NÃO GOSTA OU NÃO QUISER SE ENVOLVER.... PELO MENOS, SAIBA QUE O ABRAÇO DE MARIA É SINCERO, MEIGO, HUMILDE, COMO DEVE SER O VERDADEIRO AMOR. NÃO percam a compaixão empatia, generosidade, respeito, tolerância, ética, a bondade e o amor!
I am sure glad I was never called to the priesthood because I love being married to my wife. And having kids. I wish I would be able to be a minister that anxiety host but that but the only problem is I cannot stand for a long time period Sometimes I wish I was born when Jesus Christ. What's here on earth? Would it miss him? And I wish I would have became a Catholic sooner. I used to live in Missouri and worked in Kansas City. Kand I was going to a form of social religion. At that time. I was a mormon. I wish I were the king back to the church at that point. Even though I was doing the wrong thing, the Lord really watched it over me. I was on my way home from work. I hit the medium at 55 miles an hour. And I ruled my car on the freeway. I should have been killed now. I have A. Injured spinal cord. I wish I was in the church. . I left the mormon church. I came back to the Catholic Church.And I'm sure grateful. I came back to our church.That's as centuries-old Jesus Christ.Choose saint peter to be the Is chief apostle
I know this is an over simplification, but here we go. Generally speaking, a guy who wants to become a priest, or a woman who wants to become a nun probably did have as much hope for a sexual relationship as anyone else. But they felt a calling that couldn't be met in a married life.
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Heather I have to share that my husband and I were both raised Protestant and have done a lot of religious deconstruction over the last several years getting away from evangelicalism. We have been searching for a church & were encouraged to spend some time learning more about Catholicism. We went to mass this weekend and loved it! Watching your backlist of videos over the past few weeks have been very helpful :)
I left the evangelical church and became a Catholic in 2015. I never looked back.
I became Catholic in 2009 when I was 34 after being evangelical all my life. God bless you! ❤
That’s amazing!! So happy for you.
Fellow convert. This channel helped me so much through RCIA.
Hello!
I recommend you to read the book from Scott Hahn: Rome Sweet Home.
It's a beautiful book.
My grandmother wanted to be a nun. When she was 18 she told her parents that and they did not give their blessing. So grandma married and had 4 children,my father being the oldest. When My grandma was in her late 50s and my grandpa was in his early 60s he passed away from some health complications. Grandma and her best friend became cloistered dominican nuns. I never knew that was even possible. I remember when grandma was explaining to us, I was a preteen , what was happening..I asked her..what will we call you now? Sister grandma? lol...Wild story but true. You never know what God will do in the future.
Please pray for my daughter who is 30 and still looking for a man not into hookups and will respect she is a quiet, non drinking woman who will make a great spouse. She's in a world that doesn't fit but I know there is a man who feels the same way.
What does she like to do?
I suggest a special interest group where she will meet somebody, thanks to their shared common interest!
Tennis lessons, art lessons, book clubs, music-oriented clubs, take evening school classes, to name a few.
I’m 36, never married and would like to be one day. Many people have felt sorry for me but I know whatever God has for me will be something good. Very good and encouraging video!
Hang in there, I was 38 when I got married. I had similar thoughts as you do. My wife is 3 years younger and both of us had never been married before. Many people assumed we were coming from previous marriages. I tell you this because God has a plan for you. Bless you!
Do you want to be married? If that's what you want then God's providence will work for you in such a way that you find the right person and you have the means to start on the vocation of marriage. Augustine said: "Love and do what you will" and Paul frequently talks about the freedom that our trust in God gives us. Once we make a sincere effort to do what is in 1 Corinthians13: 1 - 13, then we are free to choose the vocation or profession or lifestyle that best suit our aspirations, life goals and deeper desires.
I know women who didnt marry until after 50. It scares me to think that could be me. Yet I see these women live valiant lives. Getting careers, serving others, serving God. They didnt seek to solely pursue wonderful careers. They actively searched for marriage. It doesnt just come to us. We still need to be open and active. While still pressing forward in our lives. I have my education, a good job, going back to school. Then when marriage comes it does. My heart longs for companionship with a husband but we need to give ourselves constant reminders that he will come. We will marry someday.
God's plan definitely has you in it. God bless you 🙏
Im 30 and still waiting for my husband. I pray to God if marriage and motherhood isn’t for me to take away this desire. It hurts so much at time.
Sending hugs
I here you. You are still young. I am 44 and still single
I'm turning 33, and you're not alone. Sometimes I'm just being impatience with this journey, and my heart aches sometimes too.
I think God told Heather to just calm us down 😊. The doubt is kind strong sometimes. But deep down I know, applying for a convent would be just a shortcut for me to escape this season.
I prayed for you - I can empathize as I'm in a similar situation. Sending love x
I feel you. I had the same desire too, until I decided with an open heart to offer my desire ( was my will) to the Lord and told Him seriously that not my will Lord but Yours.
Instead of asking the Lord to take away this desire that you have, make it an offering from the depth of your heart. If is not God's Holly Will, He will take your desire. God bless you!
You said that your husband is an amazing man. I would add that your husband is blessed to have such an amazing wife!
I was rejected by the Deaconate program ... twice. It devastated me at first and I took it personally, but God told me in a prayer that he needed me elsewhere. Thanks for sharing your story.
lol…”that’s just part of my history, okay?”…. That was really cute! Thank you for making these videos and helping me along my faith journey too! Viva Cristo Rey!
Jesus did not reject you. Marriage is the vocation to which most Christians are called. I wish more young Catholics were as open to God's will as you are. They could step into marriage or religious life without regrets or wondering if they did the right thing. BTW, cooperating with your soulmate and the Most High God in bringing saints into the world and pointing them toward Heaven is a sublime vocation. Take lots of pictures, and frame 'em!
You are such a great wife and mother watching you from Nairobi Kenya
I was turned down by the same order - only difference was, the rejection came after I had already entered the community. Such is the life of discernment :/ Thank you for making this video, I really appreciate you sharing your story.
Thank you so much for your videos. After finding this channel I feel this pull from mother Mary to get back into my Catholic faith. I have not gone since I was confirmed almost 15 years ago. Your videos about Mary specifically really called to me ❤️
Thank you for your inspiration ❤ This an amazing testimony!!
I was discerning religious life after having abusive relationships. I thought God was calling me to be a sister. Then i met my husband. I was nervous so i did the St. Therese novena and prayed for her to send me a red rose if he was to be my husband. She sent me 30 😅
Powerful prayer and testimony for anyone discerning. Thank you Heather for your witness and Sharing with us ❤
Thank you for sharing. When I was 19 I entered a convent and decided to leave after 4 years, a few months before my temporary vows profession as a novice.
I was so happy at the convent and really thought it was my calling. I still can’t explain if it was fear, or if I was just weak and scared all at once before leaving. But now I see my vocation was different.
Happily married now with a beautiful son. God has a place for all of us in the Church to serve Him, we just need to ask Him, “Oh God, here I am, what do you want from me?”
Dear Catholic Mom you are doing an excellent ministry..... may God abundantly bless you and your family on account of this.🎉
I don't think "rejected" is the right descriptor for what happened. It sounds like they were able to discern in a way you were not at the time that your vocation lay elsewhere. The relief you say you felt at the time confirmed that. I'm sorry that you still feel it as a mark against you, and hope you eventually come to see how treasured you are and how God used others to preserve you for the role he had in mind for you. Married life can be every bit as equal in dignity and self-giving as being a consecrated religious. So happy for the grace that gave you the patience to wait for the right time to enter into marriage. God bless.
Thank you for sharing! I am currently discerning religious life please pray for me ❣
That’s a very spirit filled testimony! At 68, I can say I’ve lived Gods plan for me. Looking back it’s easy to see the path God had for my life, but when you are in the middle of the journey, it didn’t make much sense by worldly standards. As you know by now, 7 years is a blink in Gods eyes. For anyone trying to discern Gods will for them, it’s a matter of obeying Gods perfect timing, and one day you will be able to look back on your life and recognize the road map he had planned for you!
It's so interesting how an experience like this shapes our future. I applied with the Sisters of Life and got a similar response very early in my discernment. It didn't leave me relieved - it left me stressed, confused, heartbroken, and lost. But what it did do is launch me further into more proper discernment and God willing I'll be entering a convent next year :) Anyway, I think young women and men should not be afraid to reach out to religious communities! An experience like this can offer a lot of clarity on the deepest desires of our hearts. God bless, and thanks for sharing!
9:52 -- 10:05 Thanks for sharing ! Many people think that way ! The CFR Fathers & Sisters must be happy for you. Its a great internal decision you made at 23.
I'm so proud of you to share the rejection in your life. I was raised a Catholic and went to Catholic School. I was an Altar boy. Dating ss a Catholic, I never had sex. But was as confused as you were. God loves children and all of us. He also has a plan for all of us. Your story inspired me. Thank you! 🙏
Thank you for sharing your story. I got turned down by 3 orders and it can be tough. God does have a plan for all of us and He has a bright future for all of us. 🙏
I don’t think I’ve ever heard you speak about abuse in your past .... I wonder if you could share about your healing process ( no pressure) ...love how though you you have been rejected many times , it has however brought you closer to God 🤍 one of the reasons I enjoy your channel so much is I can perceive the peace in your life .. God bless thank you so much !
Thank you for sharing this personal story. I am one who needed to hear this so I appreciate your obedience to our Lord. It is obvious how much you love God and how much He loves you. ❤
Title of this vlog is hilarious!! Not too many people can say this happened to them😊😳. Thx for sharing such wholesome and faith inspiring content.
I love the CFR's and support them when I can. I love asking them for things they need when I get Amazon points. They are one of the few convents that only call and no email etc.
Bravo 👏 what courage!! What humility to share your story like this. There are many other that can relate. God bless you
great story, thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing.❤❤❤🧸
God Bless you too! 🙏
Thank you!
I've been subscribed for a while, but didn't know you did NET! That's awesome! I served 2 years with NET from 2011 - 2013! Praise God!
I miss you! So, so happy for you.
It helped me a lot!. I-ve been waiting for such a testimony coming from a person like you, Heather, 100 % human, 100 % normal, 100 % like me. God bless from Mexico.
I enjoy watching convent tours and hearing vocations. I am not catholic but i am LDS. I enjoy learning of other religions. I enjoy hearing how others became closer to God. I could not be a nun but i appreciate what they do. I even appreciate those who say its not for them. Its not like they left catholicism. Being a nun just was not for them long term. I feel they go with good hearts, good intentions. They are examples of being selfless and giving your life to God. In my church, we dont believe in that. We serve God through callings (volunteer positions) within our respective congregations. I enjoy your videos because i am learning. I have no intention to leave my faith, but its so important to learn of other beliefs. I want to understand more. I feel being catholic can be like any religion, even my own. You have those who are very extreme, those who are just trying to do what they feel is right and understand. Then those who unfortunately dont make us look like normal people. While we dont use the term “discernment” or “vocation”. We do believe the same concept that the Lord has a plan for us. He has a plan for who we marry, the path we take in life. I am the type who will appreciate suggestions. I seek advice from those i trust to discuss something ive prayed about and felt. Just to ensure that im possibly on the right path. We ultimately believe in choice. The Lord has a plan if we follow it. We can choose against it but choices have consequences. Doesnt mean we wont mistakes. Date people we look back saying we shouldnt have or took interest in people we shouldnt, etc.
Thank you for sharing these intimate events of your life. I felt touched while I was listening. Greetings from Italy. Margherita
That is beautiful! You were much more mature than many of us 😄
I love the CFRs!!! I’m so blessed to live near NYC and attend their events. I have a vocational story on getting rejected by the Sisters as well! Haha I’ll probably share years down the line!
I just came across your channel a couple months ago..I am also a NET alum! That is so awesome. Thanks for sharing your faith!
Heather!! Thank you so much for this video. It gave me so much hope and confidence that God will respond to the desires of my heart in his perfect timing❤️🙏
Thank you so much for this beautiful testimony and for the advice!
Wait a minute Catholic Mom, let me get a hot cup of tea, this sounds like it’s going to be goood❤😊
Thank you for sharing ❤
I don’t know WHAT plans God has for me, but I know He HAS plans for me. Just a reminder for both myself and others ❤
Thank you again, this is an important subject.
Love and blessings from Johanne, Norway 🇳🇴
I had no idea . Wow! Its amazing how Gods plan for us works out perfectly if you just open yourself to it.
You are amazing. I wish I’d had you as a friend when I was young.
I'm so happy your life is so wonderful. May God keep blessing you and your beautiful family 🙏
Recently discovered your Instagram page and I’m loving all these posts! Thank you so much for sharing your life stories with us and being a beacon of light in this crazy world. I love being a Catholic and I feel more inspired by you. ❤
Oh thank you! I am so glad you are here!
I love hearing people's background stories. I am so eager to hear more about your ministry work in your twenties.
I linked it! It’s called NET ministries! It was amazing
@@ACatholicMomsLife It gives me such joy to see or hear of people actively openly serving the Lord in ways such as performing good works and evangelism. Sadly, far too many people are passive and lukewarm Christians or even shy and secretive about their faith.
Very good video.
Thank you for bringing me hope and inspiring my life! I hope you always share the beautiful things God has done in your life ❤🙏🏼🥰.
Thank You for sharing about rejection & disappointment ❣️ sharing that God’s plan isn’t always a straight path according to our own blueprints about life. We need to learn to surrender….surrender with joy…..bc God will push us in the direction that gives life true meaning ❣️😘🤗🙏
Awesome story. Awesome truth, thank you for sharing❤
I’m not a catholic but I love your videos and listening to your journey in living with your faith and how you navigate through worshipping Our Lord. I simply love hearing about it, my 7 year old my listened to one of your videos one day and said I like that lady. He soooo used to hearing my, what he calls “Jesus videos” 😂 bless him, he loves Jesus. But he didn’t stick his nose up when he heard you, I’ll put your videos on when he’s around ❤
Wow, thank you for sharing. Love you and God bless.
Love this! I actually looked into joining a convent after my divorce. Being divorced wasn't an issue. (I could repent). Being a lapsed Catholic wasn't an issue either ( again, repent). But it turned out, I was too old. LOL. I remember thinking, "What? It's a volunteer job! But it all worked out for the best. Love your channel.
Nice one.
Just pray I and my spouse can better help each other make heaven through the intercession of mother Mary
Thankyou for sharing your story in such a sweet and vulnerable way 🤗🙏
you are great! God bless you a lot for sharing this with us! I really needed that!
Heather: it sounds like you have had some adventure in your life! Great video, and I thank you for your videos. God bless!
Thank you so much. I enjoy your videos. 💕🙏😊
Awesome video! Thank you!
I think this is the first time we heard about your abuse❤❤❤❤
That was really cute!😍
Heather this a wonderful Video thank you 🙏🏻 for sharing it with us 🙏🏻✝️☮️📿🎃🍁
My eldest sister was rejected by the convent also. This happened in the 1960s. They told her she was too naive. She wound up marrying and having a wonderful family of 4 children & several grandchildren.
Whatever happens in life, always trust wholeheartedly in Jesus your Redeemer, who died for you! Churches are filled with and led by fallible human beings, but Jesus will never let you down.
As a teenager I ones was in a charismatic Protestant meeting (long before I became a Catholic) I that meeting I felt, that God asked me to give up my desire to get married. Like an offer to him! It was very hard, it was a battle going on inside of me. But I finally said YES LORD, if it’s your will I will not marry! And I got such a peace!! But later I felt that I would get married. Felt that the Lord, just wanted have the first place in my heart! And that he had tested me. I’ve now been happily married for 24 yrs and we have six children together! God is so GOOD!! And an other thing to…You said you felt the place in Bronx “HEAVENLY”! I got JUST that feeling this summer when me and my DD were in Medugorie!!! I am Swedish and I HATE heat!!! But in Medugorie it WAS SO heavenly, I didn’t’ mind the heat and it was like 33 degrees Celsius!!! I was ready to move there instantly and become a missionary for catholics!! To tell them about the joy in the Holy Spirit and help people to get a personal relationship with Jesus!! Well now I’m home in Sweden again and content. Maybe that is a vocation for my future? Maybe not! 😊 But it’s interesting that I felt that way! I LOVE Sweden and hate to go abroad…But in Medugorie I felt I was in Heaven! 😍🙏
What a beautiful testimony! God is so good. 🩵
Why do they reject people who have a history of some abuse? That's about 3/4 of the population.
Because they didn’t have the funds to get us counseling if we needed it.
It probably has to do with the specific work they do. Different orders are looking for different things, charisms etc. It's very possible that the CFR sisters do work in environments that deal with the effects of that type of abuse and they've found that it can make situations worse for individuals with that particular history. They're also a little charismatic so it could have just not "felt right". That's how I got rejected by the Sisters of Life - they didn't in a single 30 minute convo "feel" like I had a vocation with them (and they even said at all)... turns out I didn't have a vocation with them but I do have a vocation, as I'll be entering with a different order that does completely different work!
I was also turned off by something like this.. it wasn’t the main reason they sent me back home though
Profound! Enjoyed!
Thanks and God bless
Thank you for sharing your story. ❤
Amen, to God’s Will.
God bless you, for sharing, God bless your family.
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Your Vocation, Is To Be Married, Be A Mom, And Make The Vlog Videos, While You Fold Clothes, And Talk To Us, About Things Concerning, The Church(Smiles)!!!
One of the things that I'm really grateful after our church since I can't walk very well and the a priest brings me the Holy. Communion.
At my seat, I'm so grateful. What are Christians forthese are the same one that I always have confession wiwhen I'm making the confession? He knows who I am because he recognizes my voice. And that doesn't bother me. He knows who I am making that confession. Also, sometimes we don't have a divider. And we're making a confession to him face-to-face.
To me that's fine. I trust you very much.
thank you for sharing.
I don’t get why they turned you down because you had been abused in your past. Can you elaborate?
I was told not to become a nun by a vocational director because of a condition I have. I am a single woman who loves volunteering at my Parish. I wouldn't want it any other way.
If you refer to one of your previous videos, do you mind linking it in your video description please? Thanks.
I love going to mass every Sunday.Of obligation. I also love going to mass on holiday evaporation. There's a fully day of obligation coming up in august fifteen for a sension of mama mary
Hi! I know this is personal, but would you be willing to do a video on the abuse you faced in your life?
I'm already 😅😅😅 😂😂😂 from the title
Today your words sound like God telling me something. Thank you
I made a mistake and I left the church. I came back to.
The church I've been back for 17 months now.What?What happened?I was going to different churches.And I thought our church is just like all the other churches.But what?I didn't realize our church is centuries old and the other churches broke away from our church❤ And I love our church so in my heart even though I'm using a Walker, even though I can't walk very well.I'm a usher in our church
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hi.. funny thing, i was born ad raised in the Bronx, and went to catholic school my whole life there...OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL school. best schooling ever.... xoxo
Love the video question what is the best kind catholic bible should I get and study have a blessed day
Angela
I really like the great adventure Bible
I am in my 50s. Never wanted marriage or children. I knew i didnt want to be a nun. I am chosing to go to college with a religious major. I am looking to see what area is meant for me. I dont want ministry but want to pursue religion in some capacity. Thanks for the video.
Glad 2 know I am not e only 1 who thought that I will be told 2 do sth I really don't want 2 do, that e plan is misery n suffering. It abs is not. That is a false teaching that I get 2 heal from.
Oof. Your words mattered to me today. Thank you.
May I ask? It that a Miraculous Medal you are wearing? I have noticed it on other videos. I never take mine off.
Yes! I never take mine off
Haven’t finished this yet, but did you meet Fr. Groeschel?
9:57 this is a fear I have too tbh
Hi! I want to fines a Cristian catolic housband and i dont know wherr. Im from Argentina. Is very difficultt here. How can i do? Isbthere some website? Thanks god bless all!!
If you had a vocation you would have kept knocking on doors to other convents and orders. There are so many, even the Sisters of Life are in NYC. It’s like saying I dated one guy who wasn’t the right one.
I'm 30 and I don't know how to find a Catholic husband
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Me too I always wanted to get married and have kids. It's kind of hard on me now because I'm age 67 I have health issues I have a spinal injury I've been doing MRIS other than that my health is pretty good and I don't look on that too much cuz I know it could be worse I retired 2018 I live in Northern California past Sacramento but not San Francisco when I'll retired from the University of California Davis I was a custodian there for 20 years . I'm so grateful I made it back to the church. Even though my dad was not Catholic he was a good man he practiced the gospel a homeless man came up to my dad after church and said I need money I am hungry My dad went the extra mile he went my dad went to the store put out that man some food my dad also went to the motel volume three or four nights so he doesn't have to sleep outside in the cold because of that good deed I'm sure my dad will go to purgatory purgatory. Enough about my dad my wife is very good to me since I can't drive very much she orders me Uber so I can get to my doctor's appointments
Heather can you do a video on how to meditate on God’s word in with meditation is necessary during mass
St. Rose Of Viterbo
One of the things I love doing is going to the men's group at the Catholic Church. But the problem is now is. I can't drive an the more because my wife took away the keys. She says I'm a dangerous driver. I've Always gotten into Hulu. Punch of the traffic gas Cui. Guess it's in and that's all for the best. But whenever I'd like for going to mass. The church has a band that picks up the sen.Your citizens that can't drive even more.And that's how I get to mass every ya sunday. So now I rely on. We have a thing that's called the character. And that's for a senior citizen. I am age 68 and I am joy being retired. I made it to go to my Doctor's appointment.Dentist appointment and going to church
MARIA,
ABENÇOA A TODOS A TODAS, A TUDO.
ÓDIO, TRISTEZA, RESSENTIMENTO, DEPRESSÃO,
DESPREZO, EGOISMO, INTOLERÂNCIA RELIGIOSA, PRECONCEITO, IGNORÂNCIA, PRÉ JULGAMENTO?????
TUDO SE DILUE E SE ESVAI QUANDO
MERGULHAMOS DE CABEÇA NO AMOR DA DOCE MARIA.
NESTA SEMANA, PERMITA QUE MARIA CAMINHE ATÉ VOCÊ
ABRA SE AO AMOR MATERNO E FRATERNO DE MARIA.
SE NÃO GOSTA OU NÃO QUISER SE ENVOLVER.... PELO MENOS, SAIBA QUE O ABRAÇO DE MARIA É SINCERO, MEIGO, HUMILDE, COMO DEVE SER O VERDADEIRO AMOR.
NÃO percam a compaixão empatia, generosidade, respeito, tolerância, ética, a bondade e o amor!
I am sure glad I was never called to the priesthood because I love being married to my wife. And having kids. I wish I would be able to be a minister that anxiety host but that but the only problem is I cannot stand for a long time period Sometimes I wish I was born when Jesus Christ. What's here on earth? Would it miss him? And I wish I would have became a Catholic sooner. I used to live in Missouri and worked in Kansas City. Kand I was going to a form of social religion. At that time.
I was a mormon. I wish I were the king back to the church at that point. Even though I was doing the wrong thing, the Lord really watched it over me. I was on my way home from work. I hit the medium at 55 miles an hour. And I ruled my car on the freeway. I should have been killed now. I have A. Injured spinal cord. I wish I was in the church.
. I left the mormon church.
I came back to the Catholic Church.And I'm sure grateful.
I came back to our church.That's as centuries-old Jesus Christ.Choose saint peter to be the Is chief apostle
I know this is an over simplification, but here we go. Generally speaking, a guy who wants to become a priest, or a woman who wants to become a nun probably did have as much hope for a sexual relationship as anyone else. But they felt a calling that couldn't be met in a married life.