November 2026

by Sr. Mary Emmadoña Lee | Nov 4, 2026 | Newsletter

Welcome to the second volume of our rebooted Vocation Newsletter. This fall we’re introducing an optional text version of the Newsletter. It will be a shorter version, with a link to the complete version on our website. If you would prefer to receive the text version, please sign up here.

As we passed a particularly lovely group of fall trees on our way home from Mass, Sister said, “They’re dying so beautifully.” It reminded me of the phrase I would repeat so often when preparing middle schoolers for Baptism. In Baptism “we die to self and rise to new life.” The death of the leaves this fall will give way to new growth next spring. The death of the “old man” in Baptism will give way to the life of the “new man” in Christ.

In Religious Life we not only witness this dying-rising dynamic in those we prepare for Baptism, but we live it out daily. In our life of consecration we are continually called to follow Christ to the Cross and also to be re-born in the joy of the resurrection. The Church has named nine aspects of Religious Life “essential elements,” many of which can be illustrated in death to self and rising to new life. This year in our Vocation Newsletter we will be sharing these elements, how we live them, and how they are a part of vocational discernment.

This month we’ll start with a broad overview and a recap of PVMI life since our last Newsletter – when we shared the good news that our foundress, Mother Mary Teresa Tallon was named Venerable by Pope Leo XIV. (You can read it here, if you missed it.)

[Quotes below are from Essential Elements in the Church’s Teaching on Religious Life as Applied to Institutes Dedicated to Works of the Apostolate (EE)-available online here].

Consecration by Public Vows

The Religious Sister professes public vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, by which she “gladly dedicates the whole of life to God’s service, regarding the follow of Christ ‘as the one thing that is necessary, and seeking God before all else and only Him.'” (EE14)

This summer we rejoiced to celebrate with two of our Sister their Jubilees (anniversaries). Sr. Rita-Mairelenes celebrated 70 years of Religious Life and Sr. Mylene Rosemarie celebrated 25 years of vowed Religious Life. All the Sisters who were able to come, gathered together to welcome friends and family, as we celebrated God’s fidelity to the Sisters, and the Sisters’ faithful living out of their consecration.

Communion in Community

“The foundation of unity [in a Religious Community], however, is the communion of Christ established by the one founding gift.” (EE18)

This summer, as we were gathered together at our Motherhouse, we joined together in a Holy Hour of Thanksgiving for the gift of our Mother Foundress being declared Venerable. Mother Mary Teresa referred to the “founding gift” as the “Original Vocation” and we have been rejoicing and thanking God for this great gift all year!

Evangelical Mission

“The choice of a person by God is for the sake of others: the consecrated person is one who is sent to do the work of God in the power of God.” (EE 23)

In the summer, we tend to gather together for a time of renewal, and then we are sent out. This summer three Sisters were sent on a temporary mission to a parish in Boston. A temporary mission often includes training lay people to go door-to-door, searching out those who are away from the practice of their faith – following in the footsteps of the Good Shepherd. The Sisters trained multiple groups in both Spanish and English, reaching out to many hearts with the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Prayer

“Faithfulness to daily prayer always remains for each religious a basic necessity. Prayer must have a primary place in your constitutions and in your lives.” (EE29)

We pray both communally and privately for many hours each day, as well as taking a Retreat Day each month. Some might think Sisters would be tired of praying, but actually our eight-day silent Annual Retreat is a highlight of the year for us! This summer we were blessed with a holy Dominican priest, who led the Community on a special retreat in the spirit of our Foundress.

Asceticism

“Religious life itself is an ongoing, public, visible expression of Christian conversion. It calls for the leaving of all things and the taking up of one’s cross to follow Christ throughout the whole of life.” (EE31)

This is probably the most obvious element that reflects our opportunities to “die to self and rise to new life” on a daily basis. This time of year is also when our Sisters tend to be transferred from one Convent to another or one apostolic assignment to another. Each time we offer another “fiat” (yes) to God, we grown in closer union with Christ, our Beloved.

Public Witness

“Religious life is a witness that should clearly manifest the primacy of the love of God and do so with a strength coming from the Holy Spirit.” (EE32)

One of the simplest ways we publicly witness to our love of God is through our religious habit. A recent vacation day this summer to a Church, a zoo, and an ice cream stand allowed us to witness to many. Parishioners, staff, and young people stopped us after Mass to ask about our Community. A couple young moms with their families at the zoo shared their experiences with Sisters (and let us hold their babies:). A woman asked for our prayers as we enjoyed our ice cream. What a simple way to witness to God’s love!

Relation to the Church

“Religious life in a special way participates in the sacramental nature of the People of God.” (EE38)

A sacrament makes visible an invisible reality, and the presence of Religious Sisters in the local Church makes visible the reality that each Christian is called to eternal life, and that this life in Christ doesn’t have to wait for Heaven, but can be lived now! One way that we share actively in our relation to the Church is by supporting our local Bishop and Diocesan outreach by attending events like the Young Adult Summer Celebration or Ordinations, as well as lifting them up in our daily prayers.

Formation

“Religious formation fosters growth in the life of consecration to the Lord from the earliest stages, when a person first become seriously interested in undertaking it, to its final consummation, when the religious meets the Lord definitively in death.” (EE44)

This year our entire Community is participating in a Year of Renewal, as we dive deeper into our the “Original Vocation” given to our Foundress by the Holy Spirit. Formation is a life-long process, and many theologians agree that it won’t stop even in Heaven!

Government

“[Religious men and women] are members of religious institutes whose structures reflect the Christian hierarchy of which the head is Christ Himself.” (EE49)

While we might not readily associate government with a way of life centered on union with God, it is an essential element of Religious life, and is a reflection of the headship of Christ in the Church. This summer Mother convoked (began the process for) our 2027 General Chapter. These Chapters occur every five years in our Community and are a time of reflection and discernment on the movement of the Holy Spirit in our life as a Community.

Where do I go from here?

Discernment is not only for a time period before beginning your “Big V” Vocation. Discernment is an ongoing unfolding of our call and relationship with our Loving God. If you would like to talk about your vocational journey, or if you think God may be calling you to be a Parish Visitor of Mary Immaculate, please reach out to me or fill out our Vocation Inquiry form here.

Also, could you help us spread the word? Do you know any young Catholic women who would be interested in receiving this Vocation Newsletter? Pass the word along and please pray for many young women to answer God’s call to grow closer to Him through discernment.

In the hope of Christ,

Sr. Theresa Marie, pvmi
Vocation Director
Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate
845-542-1086

“We must ground ourselves deeply in Christ.” ~Venerable Mother Mary Teresa Tallon, PVMI

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June 2026

by Sr. Mary Emmadoña Lee | Jun 25, 2026 | Newsletter

We are so blessed to be able to share with you the news that last week Pope Leo XIV recognized the heroic virtue of our foundress, Mother Mary Teresa Tallon, PVMI, and declared that she is now Venerable! This is good news for all who are looking for help with vocational discernment.

Venerable is the second step (of four) to being canonized as a Saint in the Catholic Church. First, she was recognized locally (in the Archdiocese of New York) as a Servant of God. Then we collected information about her life, from historical records, from her writings, and from witnesses who knew her either personally or through her writings or charism. These 8008 pages were sent to Rome where they were evaluated by both a Historical Commission and a Theological Commission, who then passed on their favorable reports to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints. On Thursday, June 18, Pope Leo XVI agreed with the evaluation of the Dicastery and declared her Venerable!!

The next step is for God to confirm that Mother is in Heaven by way of a miracle that takes place through her intercession. Do you have anyone you are praying for? As our Mother General says, “Ask big!” For a miracle to be used for the process of beatification and canonization, the miracle has to be something that can be witnessed and measurable (like a healing from an incurable disease) and those praying have to be praying only to Venerable Mother Mary Teresa. However, please also ask her intercession for any intentions you have – spiritual or physical.

One particular area of discernment where you can turn to her is in the area of obstacles to your vocation – family or worldly attractions. This is an trial that she experienced personally. Mother Foundress knew that she was called to be a Sister from the age of 12, but her family (especially her mother) did not approve. When she was about eighteen, her mother decided to send her for a couple weeks to visit relatives in a nearby town with hopes of giving her some social opportunities and distracting her from her call.

Julia (as her name was at that time) went to visit her relatives and was proud of going to the “big city” wearing a new hat with a stylish ostrich feather on it. The first party that she was invited to, she left the hat with her coat in the guest bedroom. When she came back after the party, the family’s cat had torn the feather apart! Julia laughed, realizing how silly such worldly attractions were. The next day a two week parish mission opened, and she went to the mission twice a day during her visit, instead of going to parties. A priest from the mission encouraged her in following her vocation, and she never looked back!

Venerable Mother Mary Teresa will rejoice to intercede for you as you follow the call God is putting on your heart! If you are hesitating to take the next step, or are distracted by other things (even good things!), I invite you to ask for her intercession. If you want some help on that journey or would like to know more about our Community, below are couple upcoming events at our Motherhouse. You can also respond to this email or reach out to me through our Vocation Inquiry form here. I am happy to walk with you through this season of discernment in your journey of faith.

You can also find more information about Mother Mary Teresa Tallon on our website, or social media (links below).

You are in my prayers, and I hope to hear from you soon! Summer is a great time to take that next good step in your discernment journey.

In the hope of Christ,

Sr. Theresa Marie, pvmi
Vocation Director
Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate
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“Make much of God!” ~Servant of God, Mother Mary Teresa Tallon, PVMI

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June 2026

by Sr. Mary Emmadoña Lee | Jun 6, 2026 | Newsletter

“John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as He walked and said, “Behold the Lamb of God!”

So, you’ve heard God whispering in your heart…or felt a nudge…or an attraction to give yourself completely to God.

“The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus.”

You’re trying to live a holy life, to commit yourself to regular prayer, hoping to be given a clear direction. Perhaps you’ve begun a daily examen, are trying to use St. Ignatius’ Discernment of Spirits, and/or are meeting with a spiritual director to find out where God is leading you.

“Jesus said to them, ‘What do you seek?’ And they said to Him, ‘Rabbi, where are you staying?'”

Maybe you’ve tried these methods (off and on) for a long period of time, or even just for a short time. You’ve googled “discernment” / “religious life” / “Sisters in my area” / “Sisters who _____(fill in the blank)” and scrolled through numerous websites. What’s your next step?

“He said to them, ‘Come and see.'”

Summer is a great time to take Jesus’ advice to “Come and see.” The disciples had already heard about Jesus from John the Baptist. Now they needed to come and see where Jesus was staying, listen to what He taught, and experience His radical love for them and all humanity. Similarly, during a time of discernment, when you hear a call to follow Him in Religious Life, you need to come and see how that life is lived.

A “Come & See” is an opportunity to spend some time with a particular Religious Community, to get to know them, to see and enter into their daily routine, to hear about (and possibly experience) their apostolate and Community history. Most importantly, during a Come & See experience, you spend time with Our Lord within this Community. This is a sacred space, where the Holy Spirit often speaks, giving clearer direction to your heart.

A Come & See can vary from an overnight visit to a weekend, a week, or more. It can be a regularly scheduled event with other discerners or a personal visit set up to match your schedule. A Come & See is an opportunity for the Holy Spirit to point, “This way.” or “That way.” It is NOT a commitment to enter a Community:).

Here are some real-life Come & See stories from our Sisters, while they were discerning the call God had placed on their hearts.

I Knew!

I was sure. I was so sure that God was calling me to be a Poor Clare nun! Their website was so simple and beautiful. It struck my heart and I knew! As I prepared for the Come & See, I told my mom, “I’m going to be a Poor Clare. I know this is it. I’ll be cloistered and will be there the rest of my life.” My mom said, “Let’s wait and see.” I came…and I saw the beauty…the simplicity…the joy, but I knew. God was not calling me here.

I Knew Nothing!

I knew nothing about religious life, but I felt something missing in my life, and I thought, “maybe that’s it,” so I contacted the Sisters who had taught me in Elementary School and scheduled a visit. The Vocation Director showed me proudly where eight Sisters prayed Morning Prayer together a few days a week – in a large room full of cushioned recliners. She told me about the Novitiate shared by a number of Communities far away from any of the Sisters of this Community. I joined the Sisters for Mass on Sunday, and wondered why one of the Sisters was standing in the Sanctuary near the altar during the Liturgy of the Eucharist. I came…and I saw…and I still didn’t know anything about Religious Life…but I knew. God was not calling me here.

Not Here

I was excited and nervous. I had known since I was a teen that God was calling me to Religious Life. Now I was on a bus trip to Irondale, AL, half a country away from home and about to meet Mother Angelica – maybe today was the day I would know where God’s plan would plant me! Mother Angelica was so kind. She listened to my story, paused, and said, “I believe you have a vocation to Religious Life…but not here.” I hadn’t know what to expect, but it hurt, a lot. I still knew God was calling me…but not here.

The Wrong Convent

I knocked on the door of the Convent where I had an appointment to meet the Vocation Director. A housekeeper answered the door and told me I was at the wrong Convent. I was sure I wasn’t, but she insisted, strongly, and kept pointing down the street, telling me about another Convent where I should go. She wouldn’t let me in, so finally, I left. I decided I might as well go to the Convent where she had directed me. While speaking to the Sister who answered the door, I realized that I had already heard about this Community and decided they weren’t a good fit for me. Knocking on doors and talking to people was too difficult! The Sister was very understanding, and as I explained to her what kind of Community I was looking for, she got down a magazine with information about many Communities in the US and helped me find some that fit my ideas. As I was preparing to thank her and leave, she invited me to come up to their Motherhouse for a Vows ceremony the next week. She had been so kind, and I had never been to a Motherhouse, so I decided to go…and after that visit I knew…I had been at the wrong Convent the first time….God was calling me to be a Parish Visitor of Mary Immaculate.

Who Wouldn’t Want This?

Before arriving at the Convent, I had received an offer to go in a different direction than Religious Life, an offer that seemed to fit in better with the general movement of my life over the last decade since graduating college, better than leaving everything behind to join a Religious Community. Moreover, could I really knock on a stranger’s door and talk about God?! Could this really be where He was calling me – it just didn’t fit. However, as the Come & See was already scheduled, and I was planning to visit a friend on the way, I decided to go. During the Come & See, I enjoyed time eating, talking, playing, and praying with the Sisters. One Sister even took me out to meet some people she had met on door-to-door Visitation. The conversations reminded me of conversations I had had with family, friends, people at the gym…maybe I could do this. As I drove home I reflected on my experiences that weekend, and thought, “Who wouldn’t want this?” God was calling me to be a Parish Visitor of Mary Immaculate.

Where do I go from here?

Now is the time to take that next step, and I’d be happy to take it with you. We’re hosting a Come & See this summer, July 17-19. You can register here. If that time frame does not work for you, but you’re interested in talking about your journey, or visiting at a different time, please reach out by email, or through our Vocation Inquiry form here. You can also find other Come & See opportunities through CMSWR, the Institute on Religious Life, or on Community websites.

This summer we’ll also host our annual Marycrest Youth Day on Saturday, August 1. This event is open to high school teens and young adults (up to 25 years old.) If you or anyone you know within driving distance is interested, you can find more information here.

Also, could you help us spread the word? Do you know any young Catholic women who would be interested in these upcoming events or the Vocation Newsletter? Pass the word along and please pray for many young women to answer God’s call to grow closer to Him through discernment.

In the hope of Christ,

Sr. Theresa Marie, pvmi
Vocation Director
Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate
845-542-1086

“I am only a drop of dew, but I will do what I can, and God will do much..” ~Servant of God, Mother Mary Teresa Tallon, PVMI

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May 2026

by Sr. Mary Emmadoña Lee | May 6, 2026 | Newsletter

April 2026

by Sr. Mary Emmadoña Lee | Apr 2, 2026 | Newsletter

Blessed Holy Week from the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate!

“Say ‘yes’ to the Planner, not the plan.”  Recently, on a visit to the University of Mary in North Dakota, a priest was sharing his vocation story.  He said there was a moment in prayer when he said to God, “I think You are calling me to the priesthood, but regardless of the answer, I’ll be here with You tomorrow.”  This complete surrender to God’s Will and commitment to relationship with God was a decisive moment in His journey.

A complete ‘yes’ to God is part of every journey of faith and is repeated throughout our lives, not just once during a specific period of discernment, but every day, every moment.  Our Blessed Mother gave her ‘fiat’ (‘yes’ in Latin) to God at the Annunciation, but she also gave it throughout her life.  This week, as we recall and enter into the last week of Christ’s Life, we can recall the many ‘fiats’ that Mary gave along the way, most notably as she stood at the foot of the Cross and then held Christ’s lifeless Body as He was taken down from the Cross.

We are each called to echo her fiat this week.  Where is God asking you to say ‘yes’ to Him this week?  Taking a little break from the discernment helps we’ve been sending monthly, here are a few examples of some ‘yes’es our Sisters have made this year.

A Walking ‘Yes’

Sister was out taking a walk last fall when she noticed a woman putting out decorations in her yard.  Sister felt a tug on her heart to greet the woman, but as she drew nearer the woman went back into her house.  Sister kept walking, thinking maybe Jesus just wanted the ‘yes’ in her heart, not in her action.  However, after Sister had passed by, the woman came back out and Sister felt the tug again.  Sister went back and greeted the woman.  After a conversation about the yard decorations, the talk turned to faith and Sister encouraged the woman to come to Church, which she had not been doing since Covid.  The woman also shared about her grandchildren and said she would talk to her daughter about getting them Baptized.  Sister smiled as she went away, but knew a lot of prayer support was needed for this woman’s interest to become a solid ‘yes’ for her whole family.

Sisters Praying in the Chapel at Our Lady of Providence Convent in Warren, OH

A few weeks later, as Sister approached the mother of a new student to her OCIC class, the woman said, “Yes, this is my daughter, and you know my mom.”  Sister was surprised, and said she didn’t know the woman’s mom.  Then the story came out that this was the family of the woman Sister met while out on her walk.  By this Easter the whole family will be members of the Catholic Church and are eager to live out the ‘yes’ they are making to God.  What a giant return on a little ‘yes’ to God!

‘Giving Birth’ in the Convent

Recently, a Sister came to the supper table and said, “I feel like I’ve been giving birth all day!”  She sure knew how to get our attention:).  Sister had been speaking with a number of people who were in the Inquiry stage of becoming Catholic.  At this stage, they are beginning to respond to grace, but there are also struggles, as the implications of their ‘yes’ to God brings up changes that will need to be made in their way of living.  Sister desires so strongly for them to continue to respond to grace and to take the necessary steps to live a life of grace, but like a mother longing for the birth of her child, she is not in control.  This is spiritual motherhood, as we encourage and walk with those whom Our Divine Spouse is calling to new life in Him.

Sisters in the Dining Room at our Motherhouse

Another day, Sister came to the table and said, “I feel like a matchmaker today!”  She had been reaching out to parishioners she hoped would be a good match to help walk with Inquirers, Catechumens, and Candidates to the Catholic Faith.  It takes a whole parish to walk with those preparing to become Catholic, and it really helps to have a faith-filled Catholic committed to meet regularly outside of the group meetings, as individual questions come up.  Sister was trying to find the right person who could communicate well and had the strong faith to share with those new to the faith. That’s what she meant when she said she felt like a matchmaker.

When Sister said her ‘yes’ to God to be a Parish Visitor of Mary Immaculate, she didn’t think it would include ‘giving birth’ and being a ‘matchmaker!’

A Big Stretch

Our Lord likes to give His followers opportunities for growth.  In Religious Life, this happens in many ways, but some of the more common opportunities are in being re-assigned to a different Convent and in being asked to do something we’ve never done before.  One Sister experiencing both of these challenges this year said, “Our Lord has reeeeally been stretching me this year!”

A ‘yes’ to Our Lord is a ‘yes’ to all the plans He has for us.  Is there a way that Our Lord has been asking you to stretch this year?  I would love to hear about it.

Is Our Lord calling you to a more serious discernment, or to take a deliberate opportunity to hear His voice?  In a couple weeks (April 18-19), we’ll be hosting a Discernment Retreat at Our Lady of Providence PVMI Convent in Warren, OH.  We would be glad to have you join us as we explore the basics of discernment.  If you have any questions or need help with transportation, please respond to this newsletter or give me a call.

Registration: https://forms.gle/TFEt86iBz6bTTDXy6  (Limited Space)

We’re also open to Come-and-See visits on a flexible basis, working with your schedule.  Please reach out if you have questions or would like to have a conversation about your discernment journey. Just click here to fill out our Vocation Inquiry Form.

Also, could you help us spread the word?  Do you know any young Catholic women who would be interested in this retreat or the Vocation Newsletter?  Pass the word and please pray for many young women to answer God’s call to grow closer to Him through discernment.

You are tucked in my prayers during this Holy Week as we walk with Jesus in His ‘Yes’ to the Father’s Will, stand with Mary at the foot of the Cross, and rejoice in the new life of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday!

In the hope of Christ,

Sr. Theresa Marie, pvmi

Vocation Director

Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate

845-542-1086

“Oh, it is such a glorious thing to have the use of free-will in order to serve God gladly.” ~Servant of God, Mother Mary Teresa Tallon, PVMI

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March 2026

by Sr. Mary Emmadoña Lee | Mar 3, 2026 | Newsletter

Blessed Lent from the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate!

Congratulations, you’ve reached the Second Sunday of Lent!  This is the premier time of the year for putting out into the deep to spend some more quality time with Our Lord.  As you walk with Him in a discerning frame of mind, you may find it helpful to look back on the two foundational prayer practices we’ve shared so far in this Vocation Newsletter – recollection (habitually turning to God) and lectio divina (praying with scripture).  This month we’ll wrap up this section of our series with a look at the Examen Prayer.

The Examen

The Examen is a way to look over your day in the company of Our Lord, to see His presence in your life and what your response is to His promptings.  This is an Ignatian Prayer, meaning it is part of the spiritual legacy of St. Ignatius of Loyola.  Many forms/styles of this prayer have developed over the years (see some references at the end).  The form presented here is a simple version, influenced by many of the versions I’ve used over the years.

Most people pray the Examen at the end of the day, but it can be done at any time that you are regularly free to prayerfully look back over the last 24 hours.  Find a place where you’re comfortable, but not likely to doze off:).  A small notebook, journal, or post-it note might help for future reference.

Steps of the Examen

1. Become aware that you are in God’s presence.  Take a deep breathe (or a few).  Make the Sign of the Cross slowly.

 “Lord, please walk with me through today.” {Write the date and a memorable happening.}

2. What am I grateful for today? Walk through your day and note (mentally or on paper) two or three happenings/conversations/moments, that were blessings for you today.

“Thank-You, Lord, for…”

3. Where did I feel You moving in my heart today, Lord? Review your day and take note of particular situations/conversations/etc. that stirred your heart. {Note them.}

4. How did I respond to Your movements in my heart today, Lord?Note where you accepted God’s movements and followed His promptings, and where you rejected the movement or put it off.  {Note them.}

“Lord, thank You for the grace to respond in this situation…”

“Lord, I’m sorry I didn’t…”

5. How are You calling me to live better tomorrow, Lord? What is a specific response I can make in the next 24 hours?  Is there a situation/conversation/etc. that you know will take place tomorrow that will need God’s grace?  Forecast how you can respond to grace, preparing your heart to hear God more clearly.  {Write it down.}

“Tomorrow, Lord, please help me…”

Real-Life Examen

I once heard a Sister ask a roomful of people (50+), “How many of you have been introduced to the Examen Prayer and started praying it?”  Almost every hand was raised.  Then she asked, “How many of you, since starting the Examen Prayer, have prayed it every single day, never falling away from it?”  No hands were raised!

The Examen is simple in concept and powerful in how it helps us see God working in our inner life.  That’s why the Evil One doesn’t like it and raises all kinds of distractions and excuses, i.e. I’m too tired…I forgot…This is isn’t helping…etc.

The Examen is an important help in discernment, as the heart of discernment is hearing God’s call.  The Examen shows us how God works in our lives, as His voice is heard by each of us in a way that is unique.  If you want to hear God’s voice, please commit to this prayer, and when you “fall off the wagon” get back up and commit again.  God IS talking to you, and He wants you to hear His voice!

Discernment Retreats

Over President’s Day weekend we hosted a retreat on Growing in Holiness during Discernment at our Motherhouse in Monroe, NY.  Touching on holiness in healing, in prayer, and in mission, we explored the Universal Call to Holiness and how discernment is the perfect time for growth in holiness.

In April, we’ll be hosting a Discernment Retreat at Our Lady of Providence PVMI Convent in Warren, OH.  We would be glad to have you join us as we explore the basics of discernment.

Registration: https://forms.gle/TFEt86iBz6bTTDXy6  (Limited Space)

We are also open to Come-and-See visits on a flexible basis, working with your schedule.  Please reach out if you have questions or would like to have a conversation about your discernment journey. Just click here to fill out our Vocation Inquiry Form.

Also, could you help us spread the word?  Do you know any young Catholic women who would be interested in this retreats or the Vocation Newsletter?  Pass the word and please pray for many young women to answer God’s call to grow closer to Him through discernment.  You are in my prayers as well!

In the hope of Christ,

Sr. Theresa Marie, pvmi

Vocation Director

Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate

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“Do what God tells you and leave the results to Him.” ~Servant of God, Mother Mary Teresa Tallon, PVMI

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Some Examen Resources: 

https://www.en.apostlesofil.com/the-examen-prayer/

https://www.xavier.edu/jesuitresource/jesuit-a-z/terms-e/daily-examen

https://campusministry.nd.edu/pray/ways-to-pray/examen/

https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/ignatian-spirituality/examen-and-ignatian-prayer/how-can-i-pray-try-the-daily-examen/

A full length book: The Examen Prayer: Ignatian Wisdom for Our Lives Today by Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV can be found here:  https://www.discernment.institute/product-page/the-examen-prayer-ignatian-wisdom-for-our-lives-today