Category Archives: Discernment

Discerning to Death; Tapering One’s Discernment Towards Its Conclusion

by R I Posted on March 1, 2009

by Therese Ivers, JCL Way back in September, I was asked to help with an upcoming retreat for women discerning their vocations and who feel like they’re beating their heads on the wall “discerning to death”.  This topic really resonated … Continue reading →

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The Consecrated Diocesan Hermit

by R I Posted on March 16, 2008

by Therese Ivers A consecrated hermit is an individual who has made public vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience in the hands of his bishop and lives them according to a rule of life approved by that bishop. The “diocesan … Continue reading →

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5 Mistakes To Avoid In Spiritual Direction For Those Discerning Their Vocation

by R I Posted on February 18, 2008

by Therese Ivers 1st Mistake – Choosing A Director With A Strong Bias Towards A Particular Way Of Life Or Spirituality When Susie approaches her spiritual director who happens to be a Sister, she has the right to expect that … Continue reading →

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College Education Part I- Should Cloistered Nuns Have A College Education?

by R I Posted on January 11, 2008

by Therese Ivers Frances was a very bright AP high school  student. During her senior year, Frances discovered the Lord and felt a very strong call to live her life in the cloister. After looking around at various convents, she … Continue reading →

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