by Therese Ivers, JCL Discerners must always be vigilant to ensure that the community they are discerning is both in communion with Rome and that if the Consecration of Virgins is imparted, that it be done validly. Here’s a case … Continue reading
by Therese Ivers, JCL, OCV Part I. The Friars Vocation directors often find it quite challenging to find new members for their communities in this day and age. When the pool of candidates for Friars is limited to a percentage … Continue reading
by Therese Ivers, JCL St. Therese of Lisieux is my patron saint. I celebrate her feast day as my name day every October 1st. The Little Flower has been an inspiration to me in many ways. This devout, pious laywoman … Continue reading
by Therese Ivers, JCL One day, as I was helping out a friend in the sacristy, she mentioned something about “the chapel rats”. My friend was not referring to rats scurrying about – for as far as I know, there … Continue reading
By Therese Ivers One of the most frequent topics people discerning their vocation have several questions about is on vows and promises. As most people enter their vocation by means of a vow or vows, this topic is of great … Continue reading
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