Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity and Poor Clare Nuns from the Monastery of Our Lady of Mercy, Belleville, Illinois offered a Franciscan Discernment Day on October 13, 2018. Sister Anne Marie Lom facilitated the day. Young women tried to answer these two questions: How do I know God’s will (call/invitation) for me? How did St. Francis come to know God’s will (call/invitation) for him?
Here is feedback from the discernment day participants themselves on what this experience meant for them.
- What touched your heart during this discernment day?
The willingness for the Sisters to follow God.
All of their stories they shared with us and how welcoming and warm they seem.
The joys of the Sisters; you guys are just so happy, and so are they.
Learning more about Franciscan Spirituality has been very significant for me, learning about Clare specifically has touched me today.
- What part of the day did you find the most helpful?
Office of the Passion
Explaining what they do every day
The prayer time spent with the nuns as well as the presentations.
Spending time reflecting on the prayers of St. Francis in adoration.
If you are looking for more Franciscan discernment opportunities, we invite you to call or text Sister Julie Ann or contact us on-line here.
