Our New Postulant
At the Postulancy Ceremony of Sister Mary Louise on the anniversary of our Foundation Day, September 24th, our Mother Mary Pauline spoke of perseverance before gently placing the postulant’s veil upon Sister’s head. Many emotions, not the least of which was joy, rushed through my mind and seemed reflected in the face of our new dear Sister. The journey that God maps out for each of us is unique and surely is one that puts us “to the test” in our faith, our hope, and our love of Christ. Our journey toward God begins in our heart…the more we hand our hearts over to Him, the more he changes our life into what he designed it to be. Amen to that! Sister Mary Louise has made an offering to Our Lord this day, a gift of her life, pleasing in His sight as His own design would have it.
As I observed Sr. Mary Louise bend her head slightly to allow the veil to be placed, the first act of humility before the whole community (knowing it was the same veil that I too wore during my postulancy…), I could not help but pray immediately for continued perseverance for her and for God’s grace to fill her soul. May she be blessed in this community by drawing strength from God. He calls us to love and serve God and each other…and He waits for our “yes” like Our Lady. After all, Our Blessed Mother Mary is the perfect example of perseverance and our role model here at the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary.
Our monastery wall in the choir says “Nothing can disturb a soul who wants what God wants”. May this be a daily reminder to Sr. Mary Louise as she humbly resolves a “yes” within her heart each and every day. Nothing can disturb a soul who wants what God wants…His will for us is an invitation to joy and is extended to all those who discern God’s calling and wish to please Him. God be praised!