Discerning God's Plan For Your Life (feat. Sister Maris Stella, OP)

Sister Maris Stella tells the story of how she found her vocation with the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia in Nashville. Beforehand she had a comfortable life with many friends, was in college and had a boyfriend. But when she chose the religious life, she began the greatest adventure of her life. She shares how she was attracted to the genuine joy of the sisters in Nashville, and how giving her life to God in such a way is more than worth the sacrifice.
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[@Psyop666]

I don't know why I cried when I saw this. Thanks for sharing. I'm really confused. Pray for me.

[@alessiabognolo7662]

Me too... really don't know why

[@Peteraddavideo]

Are you still confused? or have you been transformed.The confusion lies before the transformation. When you turn a corner we can't always see around the other side until we have committed to the turn.

[@colleenrenee2595]

Shelda Post Listen to that small still Voice in your heart, you will find peace and clarity. I prayed for you. I love you.

[@phenyol4069]

Shelda Post praying for you

[@phenyol4069]

Alessia Bognolo praying for you

[@roxanaguevara250]

Please pray for me. I cried towards the end when she said "If you think religious life is for you do not be afraid"

[@AscensionPresents]

Praying! Don't be afraid!

[@archsword2446]

Be infected with Jesus care of the sick and join the Camillian sisters.

[@marisa-lucero]

I started crying too!!!!!! 😭

[@pauljordan4452]

I'll intercede.

[@rarerepair]

Yep she’s a holy nun, she looks 10 years younger and has a smile that would lite up a dark room. Pray for her.

[@amandad.2322]

Everyone is in need of prayer, even those you would think have it all.

[@RomPontifex]

I love nuns. I was a volunteer at a shelter for the homeless that was run by nuns. I was taken back at their dedication, kindness and the immense joy and compassion that just seem to glow around them. I felt such a sense of peace working with them. God bless all the women who dedicate themselves to God and others. You are such a breathe of fresh air to our world.

[@AscensionPresents]

So glad you enjoyed this, Rom! Know of our prayers here at Ascension Press for your intentions!

[@kussmannjv]

I too love nuns!

[@luisamariavillegaslopez5822]

I love nuns too 💙🤗

[@dianamaesvlog927]

Pls help me I knew I am calling to serve God

[@RachelVonLee]

I went to high school with you! Bishop England HS! I was a year below you! I was just thinking about what you're doing now a days and I see you on KZbin!!!! Amazing! God Bless!!!

[@RachelVonLee]

You were so inspiring in high school, of course God called you to become a sister! I am so happy for you!

[@susanneukoch1974]

I love Sister Maris Stella! She is currently my daughter’s teacher and she truly radiates the joy and love of Jesus! Thank you to our Sister’s for the example of faith that they are to our children and all of us! Praying for you all! May God bless you!

[@markleviner2540]

What a Joy for you family to have such a Person in you life. God Bless MMLZZZ

[@susanneukoch1974]

@@markleviner2540 God bless!

[@GamingJava101]

I feel a strong pull to religious life but I have doubts and am very confused. Please pray for me

[@treeeshh]

What a beautiful light she is!

[@amandamiller8189]

I am discerning religion life. Please pray for me.

[@altaryn2485]

Amanda Miller will pray for you

[@irismac2442]

Me too

[@coachchris548]

Amanda Miller Will do.

[@dawnb7972]

Amanda Miller just said a heartfelt prayer for you. God bless you.

[@jedigamer7773]

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[@clarencegonsalves6704]

The sacrifice these people make.. leaving being their sweethearts for God's divine calling is just incredible. I'm forced to remind myself they too are common people like me with a personal life. and a great willpower! Thanks dear sister!

[@virginiamuller1272]

May God bless you Plese pray for all women searching for CHRIST

[@natashaalli1844]

"will you let your heart break so that it can grow" powerful 💚

[@Faith_ful...]

🤍

[@mariamarquez7417]

I have a sickness that prevents me from working to my current profession...as I asked for a prayer and blessing of a Benedictine monk He sent this message: "Yes I will pray for you at morning mass. Jesus is using you as you are. But He wants to heal you a LOT - so He can Spread His Mercy to many people God bless

[@raerae555]

Exactly!! I started crying immediately because I went through a very bad experience but came out of it much closer to God and I wouldn’t trade that for the world.

[@ethiopienqueen]

This got emotional for me, you radiate a beautiful soul, sister. I am discerning to God’s calling. I am willing to do where the Lord guides me. Please pray for me.

[@takmaps]

A Year Late but May God the Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit bless you.

[@valeriafonseca844]

Helina, how are you? I feel it too

[@enlittle1]

I have known Sister since she & my son were in elementary school together. She has always had a kind loving sweet spirit. To see how fulfilled her life is as a Dominican brings such joy and gratefulness! Thank you Sr Maris Stella for your beautiful testimony!!

[@Angelicadu_arte]

I cried too! She said that Jesus' heart broke first and it made me think that Jesus had feel our pain on those broken heart stories of life. What a blessing videos like this.

[@Zero-uw7kb]

you are so beautiful you glow from the inside out with the light of the king.

[@mike62mcmanus]

Movie actors can lighten up a screen too....Just saying.

[@jademondia6537]

"God CANNOT be outdone in generosity." 😌💞🎉 That blew my mind the 1st time hearing it. Thank you Sister! Please pray for me, I too, am going to be discerning religious life.

[@19ang82]

This is a beautiful testimony. Thank you for sharing. And you have such a beautiful smile and are obviously full of so much joy. God bless you.

[@olgaweisher9331]

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[@jonquilgemstone]

Years later, this is precisely something I needed to hear. I believe I am called to marriage, but not with someone I currently have feelings for. I will let our hearts break and trust God. Thanks, and God bless ❤

[@Ulfrich_Stormcock]

It seems impossible for me to get married. I had trusted God that by 25, I would’ve met an amazing girl by now. I have never even been in a single relationship ever despite all my prayers and other, and I am in despair because I really have lost hope of ever becoming a family man husband and father. I am only thinking about priesthood and religious life only because of my agony with women. There is no joy or peace in my discernment of those vocations, let a lone my life. I am convinced my future wife doesn’t exist because the “good” and not even the “bad” women like me because I guess I am not tall and handsome enough. I think about ending my life. I trusted God and now I dont think I have ever been more desperate, more lonely and sexually frustrated, more destitute, desolate, miserable, and isolated than ever. I think I’m gonna end up as a half hearted and sad, bitter priest or monk who wished he got married instead. I thought I could trust God, but I guess not. I regret saying all those rosaries and other prayers for “my future wife and I to be made ready” for each other. I hate my life

[@JohnWKhattar]

In the process of reading just a few comments I have found many that are considering a religious life. To that I say may Our Good Shepherd, Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ light up your way and bless you all in whatever path you take as long as you take the path which leads you back home. I LOVE YOU ALL!

[@growyoungagain4130]

Much love

[@lucygirl4926]

Every single testimony and/or vocation story I watch is, all at once, scary-thrilling-lovely-peaceful-exciting-confusing. But I cannot look away...

[@130hartfordsanantoniotexas9]

The same thing happened to me, we were sent to Bible school at the baptists, my dad gave us a Rosary to my sister and myself. My mom knew the Catholic religion thru my grandmother but faith didn't really click until I read the gospels which I ran thru and converted in five months. Thank you Jesus.

[@josephdomingo3991]

This made me cry and it hit me when God said that he broke his heart first for us.

[@sophiespedden8069]

Sr. Maris Stella is my religion teacher now and she is one of the most beautiful souls I know!! :)

[@Anna-bw7hu]

She is beautiful and graceful. Her smile is contagious.

[@vnt4ims]

I see humility in your words and on your face.

[@mditt7]

what a beautiful radiant woman - she's got a smile that eradicates sin

[@MarkHumphreysChannel]

I think this is awesome. You have boldness Sister Maris Stella, and it's very contagious! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@ellenvanderploeg0622]

The message “will you let your heart break so it can grow” resonated with me completely especially now at this point in my life. Thank you for sharing your story. I know God is with me.

[@haydenfischer2453]

I’m late to this party but this is an absolutely beautiful testimony. It’s clear to see how blessed and happy Sister is. What a striking comment “my heart broke first”. So simple and yet full of truth. So moving. Thank you Sister!

[@victorianaas364]

please pray for me

[@dawnb7972]

Victoria naas just said a heartfelt prayer for you right away. God bless you.

[@BrianaRosa]

Oooh my God! Just thank you so much for this testimony, I really needed to hear that! God bless you Sister! I'm in this hard way to discernment and I pray for all those who are living the same ;)

[@dominiquer.9042]

My eyes felt watery while watching this. Please pray for me ❤

[@kainosktisis777]

This made me cry. I'm so happy for your having found such peace. I envy you.

[@LinhNguyen-ds6vt]

Thank you for your vocation story. You look beautiful in the habit. God bless you

[@nina-raedelong158]

I was thinking about which vocation is right for me all day today: vocation of singleness, consecrated virgin, or being a nun. So, I went online and flipped a coin, a coin that only God can control, and said, "Lord, tell me your will. Tails for singleness, heads for being a nun." The result was heads. I asked again, "Lord, tell me your will. Tails for consecrated virgin, heads for nun." I got heads again. The third time I said, "Lord, let's try this a third time for good measure." Guess what. The answer was Heads. The chances of getting Heads three times in a row is 12.5%, which is highly unlikely and it's completely fair if it's online, since there's no way for a human to control the results. Then I stumbled across this video and this is pure confirmation from the Holy Spirit of His will for my life.

[@obiwan7261]

careful not to test the lord

[@mariagrossi2224]

Lol you need help if u think God is making that coin flip

[@DaveAHamptonTraining]

Thank you for your service to our Lord! God Bless you.

[@adelinacatubig528]

Thank you for sharing this! Still discerning whether I will push through in entering a congregation. May God's will be done. ❤

[@raerae555]

“Radiatingly joyful” is exactly what I thought when you started speaking sister. God bless you 😊😊😊🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@MrGreen-sk3ws]

I have alot of admiration and respect for the nuns who taught at my grammar school. They dedicated themselves to a life of service teaching the children. It gave me a solid moral foundation.

[@livingonaprayer959]

Thank you, Sister. You are one of the most joyful women I know, and I love your story. Thank you for saying "yes" to the Lord! pray for me! (my fav. line 5:43)

[@adoravill8426]

I love sisters and nuns, Inspiring testemony. I pray to all sisters and nuns.. Thank you for sharing.

[@almacalix8559]

You know, thanks for this. I had my heart broken yesterday as I wanted and thought that being a protestant was my religious path but God planted a strong pull to catholicism. I was haunted with doubts and restless feeling while imagining my life as a protestant. My anxiety was usually high. I'm still afraid of being a catholic but if it's were God is calling me, then there's where I'll go

[@johnangelino437]

Woooow! I cried! 😭😭 this is so inspiring, Sister. I commend you for being so strong in answering His call for you to be His servant. I hope someday, I'll discover my path in serving our Lord Jesus. Thank you for this piece of inspiration, Sister. ❤💝 GOD BLESS you for always! 🙏

[@AngiePangie2545]

This is so touching, I’m in tears. ♥️

[@childofGod999]

Thank you for this video! Made me shed a tear, my story of my calling was somewhat similar to yours and this comforted me showing me that im not alone. I am a final year high school student discerning on priesthood and it has been convincing me each day! God bless you all and please pray for me🙏

[@bradwilliams4921]

Definitely a woman of God. You can see it in her smile.

[@vincemincevince]

wow this lady radiates the energy of spiritual joy filled love

[@vincentmiceli2554]

God Bless you, Sister and thank you for your story. The joyous attitude is something special to behold. I believe you will help and comfort many, many people in your life. You are an inspiration to us all.

[@lukeh.7334]

Our Sister Maris Stella i profess these WORDs 4 u on this Day February 21st in the year 2018. Thank u Luke from IOWA

[@judes714]

Worthy of circulation to all youth. God bless.

[@flowergirl5045]

God bless you Sister, your purity and kindness have truly touched my heart!

[@pauljordan4452]

Sister Maris Stella is so joyous! Lord look after her!

[@Mrworkout213]

Beautiful!!! Thank you sister🙏

[@codyevaristo8029]

Nuns are the happiest people I've ever met.

[@johnlloydmagnaye1135]

this created a spark in me

[@sandyserrano988]

.. im very scared and extremely confused because i feel like God is calling me to the religious life. I want to get married one day but deep down i also have that feeling that God wants me for the religious life..

[@bobbieintx]

i feel the same way. i have bad anxiety for it.

[@almapimentel2283]

i feel this too

[@Jesus3ITrustinThee]

@@bobbieintx Then go try it. You can always leave. No one is going to chain you there.

[@Jesus3ITrustinThee]

@@almapimentel2283 Same to you. Then go try it. You can always leave. No one is going to chain you there.

[@daniellaconcessio4604]

@Sandy Serrano - I feel the same way as you. I find myself questioning myself about this. I wanna seek help on this but I’m not sure where to start

[@larrydee8859]

Wonderfully made testimony, of Sister Maris Stella's, evolution, into the Dominican Order! Thank You Sisters, for all Your Great Work! (Many years ago; Dominican Sisters taught me, in The Bronx, NY.).

[@elviragutierrez8396]

I cried just hearing her. Thank you sister.😭

[@johncoontas7212]

These sisters are witnesses to true femininity. They live virtue like our Lady. Married and single women can live this too, but these sisters are wonderful examples. I would rather be with, interact, and share life with these sisters than any group of feminists, left-wing, Code Pink, Resistance, or pro-abortion women anyday. These sisters are joyous; they exude Christ and our Blessed Mother; they are other-centered and generous. The feminists are angry, hateful, selfish, arrogant, cruel, spiteful, and on and on. Thank you God for establishing the Catholic Church and giving us these sisters.

[@kaisipan5648]

Omgosh this is in the Chosen Confirmation course! I did the whole course and just got confirmed two months ago! I love the program and it's so great

[@cristian99143]

Thanks for sharing!! Jesus is the real deal, KING OF KINGS!!!

[@dumboxthomas6758]

Blessed be you sister. Blessed be the man who you were dating. Blessed be God forever.

[@PetalynSwartHeartFueled]

Thank you for this. I have always felt called to a life of devotion, but was not ready until recently. I am too old now to enter religious life so live as I can as close to it as I am able, as you say, in baby steps. But your experience of feeling like you had come home is beautiful. I hope to find that someday also. God bless you, Sister.

[@zimrah4837]

This is so beautiful! God bless you. Please pray for me.

[@coachingwithcoua4892]

Thank you for sharing your story! It's so refreshing 🙏🏽

[@p.e.gottrocks4528]

Dear Sister, Reba Mcintyre told me Jesus wanted you for the Sisterhood. You're in the right place, and Reba sings her brains out that you did the right thing. Carry on, Sista.

[@isabellataliamicallef]

I love Sister Maria Stella!!!💓

[@Mariaangelina14]

Thanks for your witness, sister! To describe your story so lovingly, and show us how much God loves each one of us. His plan for us is way beyond our imagination if we let Him leads us to His purpose. God is good all the time!

[@TheXone7]

This is beautiful!!! God does love us!

[@vocationsoutreachreligious3113]

Thank you for sharing sister! We love getting to hear and share stories like yours!

[@PipesPlayer1980]

God bless you Sister! Your joy is infectious!

[@lizzie9989]

What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing your story with us!

[@moursundjames]

Thank you so much, Sister. Your joy and your sincerity are so moving - may the Lord bless and keep us!

[@tedhong9730]

Thank you for sharing your faith and message.

[@mrperez7036]

The love of God simply radiates through her smile. Wow, she lives in joy!

[@vnt4ims]

Thank you sister...Amazingly wonderful video.

[@michealhollis5656]

God bless!

[@colleenlongua9752]

I've really felt the pull to discerning religious life and Ascension Presents has really given me a lot of peace about trusting God's process.

[@tmann986]

Her grace is so adorable haha I wish I could meet some sisters and pray with them. Awesome video!

[@christinamiller1323]

A beautiful story; I cried also.

[@donnaostojski5478]

What a beautiful testimony. Thank you.

[@randomhuman9203]

What a beautiful story Very well done thank you for this beautiful video! 👍

[@jschodron6741]

Amazing story. Great that she followed his drawing her to the vocation.

[@alldoneup]

Amen! Praise be to God forever and ever!

[@eviemaria]

i loved this video! she's so full of joy, and I love hearing about her past! while religious life is not for me, I had a huge smile on my face just watching her! :)

[@ipso-kk3ft]

God bless guys :D I suggest you try and help your local parish community get together more. You're a family first and foremost.

[@DavinaFaerie]

Thank you for your wise words. God bless you !!

[@margaritacarreon4934]

What a beautiful story! I love how God’s plan unfolds before our very own eyes. God bless you sister! 🙏🏻❤️🤗

[@bRealBlknsexi]

This is me! I have the same stirring to give my life to Krishna and live in chastity, poverty and obediance! You made me bust out in tears sister! I am 29 and have a similar love story. I know this breaks my partners heart, but I feel like Krishna has just swept my heart away! My father and brothers are preachers and so the teachings of Lord Jesus were rooted at my foundation. Now as an adult I have finally made the decision to not only live for God, but to RENOUNCE all else and dedicate my life to help guide souls back to Godhead🙏🏾🙌🏾 Hari Hari!! Blessed be the Lord!!😭🌺🌺💙💙💙💙

[@richie1027]

Thank you Sister and may God continue to bless your life

[@alex-bw1io]

Beautifull testimony. She irradiates light!

[@AquaGirlOo]

What a gorgeous soul 😿💕💕💕

[@bluebell5237]

So very beautiful! May God bless you always.🙏❤️🙏

[@maureentuohy8672]

Brilliant, Sister!

[@josephspinelli1069]

Thank You for sharing your BEAUTIFUL Story God Bless you --

[@gerrigates4437]

Such a beautiful story❤️

[@samwarner6326]

Your smile is quite contagious!

[@yakalb93]

What a beautiful woman. God bless you sister

[@markhenry1239]

Thank you for your wonderful story Sister! May God truly bless you in all that you do in your life. May He also give His guidance to those whom you inspire to follow His call as well. 🙏