Vocation

Why not come and see?

So what is a vocation?

Literally a calling from the Lord. Could religious life be for you? Maybe you would be interested to hear from some of our sisters, young and old, who have been called to the Bernardine way of life...

"My vocation? It is very simple. During a retreat, my Lord asked me to follow him. I said yes. It was clear and I have never looked back for a moment. I was 21 and as I was was an old girl of the Bernardines I didn't look anywhere else. That was in 1928. All during these years I have never had a moment of regret. The Lord is faithful! "

"Many things attracted me to the Bernardines:the sung Divine Office, community life lived by the Rule of St. Benedict, prayerful silence, the traditions. But most of all I believe the Bernardines offer a community spirit by which I can continue to seek God and pursue the path to holiness...


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When Jesus' first disciples wanted to know how he lived, Jesus invited them to 'come and see'. It is the same today. The first disciples were not perfect, neither are we! All that is needed is a willingness to grow in faith and respond to the grace God gives you. The best way to understand monastic life is to spend time sharing the life, prayer and work. If you want to know more about the formation process, click here. Formation process

If you feel God is calling you to the religious life and need some help discerning God's will contact Sr. Mary Colette at Hyning. sistermarycolette@hotmail.com