SISTER M. RAPHAEL
Mississauga

God’s call to Religious life …
There was a deep appreciation and admiration for the Sisters of Loretto who taught me! Also, the cloistered Precious Blood Sisters whom my mother visited.

God’s call to become a Carmelite Sister D.C.J. …
I had a deep devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and Our Mother of Lourdes. A visit to our Home in Toronto for a toy shower, observation of the Sisters and their work, and encouragement of a Miss Sullivan who loved the Sisters caused me to become a Carmelite Sister D.C.J..

The discernment tip ...
Beg Our Blessed Mother for help and guidance. Place yourself in her heart and hands! Seek solid counsel. Pray with sincere appeal to place Jesus first in your aspiration.

What makes me happy as a Carmelite Sister D.C.J. …
Our Spiritual reading, the Divine Office and our privilege of the Eucharist in our midst. Devotion to Mary and the challenge of community life.

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