Catherine's Cafe Vocation Blog

As I say “yes” to God and Dominican life each day, I step out in trust. Because God is faithful   I trust that God is with me in the ups and downs of life. I believe that God’s will for us is fullness of life. I hold onto God’s promise in Isaiah 43:1-5: “Do not be afraid, I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through rough waters, you will not drown; when you walk through fire, you will not be destroyed. . .for I am with you. . .You are precious in my eyes, I love you!” Discernment is not easy. Sometimes I wish that God’s call would be more direct and clear. Yet God speaks to us in many different ways—through thoughts and feelings,   other people and events, through nature, from insights that come from readings, talks, scripture, music. God’s call is revealed in a myriad of ways. As a spiritual guide I companion others on their sacred journey. I am in awe that God’s grace is ...

What does Hope mean for a Religious Sister?   For me, it is trusting in God especially in the most difficult times and struggles.   Hope makes me reflect on October gathering of Dominican Sisters 45 sister and under and one the main topics “What is Walking Together with Hope , mean?    Great witnesses of this walking together with hope are the Dominican Sisters in Belgium. These sisters are faithful and hope-filled and very generous. Because of their dedication and hard work they made this first gathering of North American OP sisters 45 and under possible.   They wanted to use their monetary funds to further the Dominican mission.   I am thankful for their dedication and hope for the Dominican mission.    Our gathering consisted of a small number of sisters very much on fire with hope for the mission of God.    We are spread out across the U.S. and come from different Dominican congregations.   We are religious w...