keep on.

Quick thought:

We rely on God alone to get us where we need to go according to His Will.

We must continually asked The Blessed Mother to help us in our pursuit of God's will and in our pursuit of holiness.

We need to seek God's presence in the Sacraments and receieve them often.

Keep praying, keep praying.

But maybe i should listen to my own advice?

discernment.

Short and sweet.

So i'm discerning religious life again. I thought a knew what God wanted. He likes to throw curveballs my way.

Please pray for me.

Please pray for peace in Honduras!

Emily Byers is one of my best friends, and she has given up her opportunity to leave Honduras and return to the safety of our land for the sake of continuing God's work with the people to whom she was sent. My friends often surprise me, by their actions and boldness. Emily has inspired me. She writes:

Dear Friends,

I realize that the current political instability in Honduras may not seem like a big deal, and maybe to the rest of the world, it isn't a big deal - but what happens over this weekend will determine the fate of this small country, and more specifically, the fate of the Church in this country, and the fate of our mission here in Comayagua.

Over the past ten months, I've put down roots here, which is why when I was faced this week with the choice of whether to stay or to go (back to the States), I chose to stay. I'm writing to ask all of you to please, please pray for the mission here in Comayagua, especially over the next couple of days.

I cannot emphasize enough the great need for prayer in this difficult situation. If Hugo Chavez makes good on his threats to the Honduran government, his actions in the coming days (and the subsequent reactions of the Honduran people) could be disastrous. If you can commit to being a prayer warrior for us until this conflict is resolved, please leave a comment on my latest blog post with your prayers, sacrifices and words of encouragement. Whether it's a single prayer, a Mass or a Rosary - we would be so grateful. (As a community, we will be praying a novena to Our Lady Help of Christians - posted on our Community Blog - starting tomorrow.) If I am able, I will share your comments with the rest of the missionaries. It helps to know that we’re not in this alone!

If you still don't have any idea what's been happening down here, I've tried to summarize the events of the past week on my blog. Please stay close in prayer - I will post updates when I can!

In Jesus and Mary,
Emily Byers

marriage.

So 2 of my best friends were married yesterday. Jen and Logan. The wedding was so beautiful and joyous and pure. They have waited and abstained their life thus far. It was such a beautiful thing to bring to their marriage. It brings such peace and comfort in giving their lives to each other. I am so proud of you, and am honored by their commitment.

I can not wait until God reveals his plans for my life, whatever that might be.

Daughters of Divine Providence :)

So today was my visit with the Daughters of Divine Providence.

Their convent is so beautiful. I felt so at peace and calm being there, also it is just right down the road from The Abbey. Which is another great thing :)

Sister Barbara and Sister Bernadette are amazing women. I learned alot from them today and about myself. I have alot of growing and learning left to do.

I know that God will make things happen in stages, and not all at once. I feel sooooooo much calmer about my discernment now.

I feel about peace about telling my dad about my discernment and my decision to enter the convent when the time will come. I know that this is something i am called to do, and am going to do it to the best of my ability.

I love learning about Catholicism and different orders. It is all so beautiful to me.

I would love to fall more in love with The Church.

I am at peace with my decision of discernment.

Even though lately i find myself more boy crazy than ever.

Why God? Why? Ahhhhh!!!!

peace to you.

Love and prayers always.

Easter :)

Alleluia! He is Risen!

Christ has conquered death through God! God has prevealed over sin and death.

We thank him today for our life and our life, we must hope and pray that we too will live with Him in glory one day!

Today is not about presents, chocolates, Easter Bunny. Today is all about God and His prevealing over death.

God has blessed me with peace today. I am at peace with my decision to discern my vocation. I feel called to religious life, but that may not be where God is calling me.

I have hope that God will lead me in the right direction.

I look to the saints and their lives for inspiration - St. John of the Cross, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, St. Alphonsus Liguori, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Maximillian Kolbe, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Therese of Lisieux, John Paul II the Great - pray for us!

life and its choices.

I need to make my choices based on my soul and my desire and drive to get to Heaven at some point.

I want to pursue God and discern my vocation, no matter what that may be.

I am open to life as a married woman, a single woman, or a religious woman.

I'm tired of making my decisions based on what others say.

I'm aggrevated at this world, for making me feel pressured in choosing my vocation, and what i'm going to do.

I just want to be me completely in Love with God, whoever she may be.

I am intensely finding out who she is each day.

I love the people that God has put into my life so much, if they only knew it.

I want to pursue my passions in life, i want to live my life as God wants me to live.

I'm plum tired of the pressures of this world.

Sure my weight may keep me from not being able to do some of the things that i want to.

God, if you want me to lose weight, HELP ME PLEASE!!

If i'm meant to be the overweight girl, then so be it.

But if not, please help me!!!

I can not do this alone.

I need support, I need friends who will hold me accountable. Help me Lord. I can not do this alone.

Peace and Love for now.