I want you to know that, when the Lord thinks of each of you and what he wants to give you, he sees you as his close friend. And if he plans to grant you a grace, a charism that will help you live to the full and become someone who benefits others, someone who leaves a mark in life, it will surely be a gift that will bring you more joy and excitement than anything else in this world. Not because that gift will be rare or extraordinary, but because it will perfectly fit you. It will be a perfect fit for your entire life. (Pope Francis, Christus Vivit, 288)
It's really sad that dioceses make it so difficult for women to become consecrated virgins. That's such a beautiful vocation, yet so few Catholics even know it exists. More and more parishes have been encouraging religious vocations recently, but they should also promote and encourage vocations to the consecrated single life, which is an equally beautiful gift to the Church. May God bless you, Christina, in all that you do for Christ and His Church; you are truly inspiring.
It's really sad that dioceses make it so difficult for women to become consecrated virgins. That's such a beautiful vocation, yet so few Catholics even know it exists. More and more parishes have been encouraging religious vocations recently, but they should also promote and encourage vocations to the consecrated single life, which is an equally beautiful gift to the Church. May God bless you, Christina, in all that you do for Christ and His Church; you are truly inspiring.