From Lutheran minister in-training to Catholic Cloistered Nun

[@gisellemartinez4850]

What did your family thouth

[@KeptInHerHeart]

Thanks for asking! We just released a video today that answers that very question. It's in the Vocations playlist on our channel. You can also find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2ekdWt6bcp3obM

[@desireebertha8017]

Am also discerning with the Carmelite Sisters.

[@KeptInHerHeart]

May God bless you in your discernment and give you clarity and peace.

[@roddycavin4600]

God bless 🙏

[@edwinquilas2453]

Just continue praying 🙏🏻

[@elizabeth.annrose]

One of the highest vocations for women is to pray for the world. God bless.

[@charleslee5707]

Yes Amen Hallelujah praise the dear lord Jesus christ ❤🎉🙏✝🕊🛐

[@MrBadway_636]

Except me

[@reznet2]

Amen to that!

[@bachamadu2076]

First for the Church, then for the world.

[@suzannemcmaken4648]

No. Believers are called to spread the gospel in the world. Not called to be locked from the world behind closed doors praying.

[@anseladams23]

I was raised in a secular Jewish home, and felt drawn to Christ as long as I could remember. It was in Assisi that I finally knew in my heart that I was called to be Catholic. I signed up for RCIA immediately and was baptized at Easter 2001. I have never doubted or regreted my decision for a moment. I was touched by this lovely profession of faith.

[@isaiah3872]

God bless! I must say, I notice that so many Jewish Americans are secular, although they maintain virtually every popular tradition associated with the major Jewish holidays. This surely exists among other religious groups, but for an ethnoreligious group I find it so striking. I was told that this is also the case for many Israeli Jews

[@abditus5842]

Called to be a Catholic or a Christian?

[@anseladams23]

@@abditus5842 Called to be Christian - called by Jesus; and also called to be Catholic (but always called to be Christian first)

[@KeptInHerHeart]

Welcome home.

[@patquint3291]

@@abditus5842Catholics are Christians. What else could we be!? The Catholic Church was founded by Jesus. We are His Body. He is the Head. God bless this sweet young nun.

[@rhwinner]

She expresses herself with an eloquent simplicity. I received so many blessings from this video. God bless her and our Church.

[@katrinasolien7553]

Me too. Her sweet voice and expression is so contagious. May our dear Lord bless, guide and protect her always.🙏

[@lyraaguila835]

Praying for you sister.

[@suzannemcmaken4648]

There is no mention of a Catholic, Roman Catholic “church” in scripture.

[@rhwinner]

@@suzannemcmaken4648 Hi, friend! What church do you attend?

[@David77757]

@@suzannemcmaken4648 Of course it is mentioned in Acts 9:31 (in the original greek bible): "Ai men oun *EKKLESIA KATHOLES* tēs ioudaias kai Galilaias kai Samareias eichon eirēnēn oikodomoumenai kai poreuomenai tō phobō tou kuriou kai tē paraklēsei tou agiou pneumatos eplēthunonto".

[@prairiesky1144]

Kindness and joy just radiate from her. God's grace and blessings to you.

[@robertwillis5909]

Sr John Marie is such a beautiful soul. Her prayers and those of her community are so necessary and touch us all. I pray that God will bless her, support her vocation, and bring her joy and peace.

[@generatorjohn4537]

My favorite part of the interview was when she said that even though people don't want or ask for prayers, "too bad" we're praying for you!

[@handeyecoordinationskills]

Yes, some people don't seem to want prayers but we will still do it because it's out of love for them

[@barbaraselletti6520]

I can relate to this in so many ways. My father was Lutheran and my mother was Episcopalian. After visiting several churches seeking (something I couldn't define back then), I eventually found myself drawn to the beauty of the Catholic Church. I was called to become a Secular Franciscan and a Pastoral Counselor/Spiritual Director. God definitely has a plan for each of us. We just need to be open to His voice within us. Prayer is the conduit that will draw us into a deeper relationship with God. If we ask for His guidance, grace will pour through...the way will be revealed. Pax et Bonum, Sister!

[@MichElle-zc9tu]

Dr.Taylor Marshall might like this post.

[@hironnymusjati396]

Haleluya

[@earlysda]

If you love Jesus, keep his commandments. That includes the 4th commandment to keep the 7th day Sabbth holy.

[@MichElle-zc9tu]

@@earlysda They have Holy Mass every Sunday and often some if not all the other days of the week.

[@barbaraselletti6520]

That's how I ended up going to several different churches.@@earlysda

[@somasekharr9797]

When i was in teens, after college, jobless,& helpless, somebody told me u write ur problem & hand over to a Sister behind a small courtain window of cloister sisters convent in Bengaluru.India, I got call letter in a week time.from a Company. I went with some fruits& a Thanking Letter.thats how i came to know them & understood their life of Prayer & complete dedication in service to humanity in Silence & solitory ,simple living. May God enrich them to attain greater spiritual life with Gud health. We need u Dear Sisters,❤love & Prayers

[@marydonovan6681]

She smiles from her soul.

[@SurrenderNovena]

What a beautiful conversion & vocation story! Would that all young people could experience such purpose & joy! Ave Maria! 🌹

[@sergechankamtak7272]

No. It all depends upon our 'individual' callings. So mine has already been done by God...

[@SurrenderNovena]

@@lufhopespeacefully2037 The Gospel of Matthew chapter 28, verse 19: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" Father, Son, Holy Spirit = 3 = Tri = Trinity. Capitalized TRINITY refers to the 3 Persons in One GOD; not capitalized it is "a group of three closely related persons or things". Lufhopes, does this help?

[@SurrenderNovena]

@@sergechankamtak7272 Not sure what you mean by this. Not all are called to the religious life. However, all are called to a life of Purpose & Joy. May all young and old (and middle-aged!) experience a life of purpose, joy, peace, fulfillment... Does this explain what I meant?

[@win4510]

Rev. Sr so happy to hear your heart touching experience. Requesting your prayers for my vocation. Let me ask one question? Rev. Sr what inspired you to choose this particular religious order more than any other and now how could inspire others to JESUS? 🙏

[@abby_reviews]

Why am I sobbing?! "God will give you all the graces that you need in order to follow Him." She speaks our Lord's wisdom. Praise God and thank you, Sister. I was on a path to Lutheran ministry as well and I also turned away. The mission and mechanisms of the church as a body did not align with the voice of the Divine in my heart. I pray God will continue to direct my ministry. Blessings and thank you, sincerely. ❤

[@livialaurenzano4081]

What an inspiring story. What a sweet and beautiful young woman, with a beautiful and sweet heart and soul. To have such contentment and peace of soul on this side of eternity is such a wonderful gift. My granddaughter recently entered the Carmelite cloister and she also speaks the same way of the peace and simplicity of the life. God bless you Sister and please pray for me and my family.

[@johnheah1526]

What a beautiful n inspiring vocation story. So humble and clear in her intention to do God's will. God bess you always.

[@suzannemcmaken4648]

@@johnheah1526 God’s will is to go to all nations and spread the gospel. Not locked up from the world.

[@IotaEtaSigma]

@@suzannemcmaken4648Be careful about saying what God wants in a particular situation. You might be wrong.

[@katrinasolien7553]

@@suzannemcmaken4648 That is probably your calling. Let the Holy Spirit lead you, dear Suzan. Peace

[@teresaoftheandes6279]

​@@suzannemcmaken4648You've missed the point Suzanne. Sister is spreading the gospel as do all cloistered nuns and monks.

[@AmberFaganello]

If there are Canadians watching this video and interested - there is a Poor Clare monastery that is newly established in St. Paul Alberta. They are the praying for vocations and they are wonderful!!!

[@canisrah]

What a beautiful woman. A beautiful soul. Consecrated women always radiate such beauty. Like little versions of Mary.

[@dominicmonteiro]

I am Indian catholic. The catholic church is very strong in india. Thankyou for your beautiful testimony

[@FEiSTYFEVER]

India will be transformed when they come to know His Sacred Heart. Pray for conversion of souls.

[@TaikoGundhul]

Thank you Sister. I am touched by your words. My father was raised in Muslim family. My Mother was raised in Protestant family. My dad then baptized as a Catholic man, and after marriage my mom became a Catholic . We live in a Muslim majority country. God Bless You!!

[@lydiapicano8806]

Sister thank you so much for your prayers and sacrifice. I try explaining what religious life must be like to non-catholics. Your intentions are so pure and beautiful particularly in this world which has becoming increasingly selfish. I ask for prayers for my mom Lillian Picano who suffers from terrible arthritis and is wheelchair bound. Thank you and God bless you . 🙏♥️🌹

[@timpy42]

"So I wanted to be poor." So beautiful. Thank you so much for following this call from God. I'm hopefully entering religious life, and I don't seem called to cloistered life, but for a while I was terrified I was called to cloistered life. I know that would be so hard, despite the absolute joy you'll have. Bless you so much!

[@birigarro1]

She is at the Heart of the Catholic Church distributing healthy blood to ours. Thank you and pray for us.

[@paulcapaccio9905]

She will live in Christ forever now

[@bezagebremedhine5102]

💌

[@jacquelinenguyen759]

PRAY FOR MORE VOCATION BY GOD'S CALLING.

[@Beanie1879]

She is very humble. She has a great soul.

[@juliusbattens2563]

Greetings from India dear sister. I am a cradle catholic. A family man very much in the church . One never can fathom the depths of God's Love. You are so blessed.

[@marcuslow1386]

The joy on her face when she told of her reception into the Church on Divine Mercy Sunday on the year of Divine Mercy was simply precious!

[@jodyrottmueller7530]

“The middle of God’s Will.” Such a beautiful and true statement. Thank you for sharing your story. I am a cradle Catholic, 75 years of age, and am so uplifted by your witness! God’s Grace carries us and brings us through as your life is a powerful witness to. May God continue to bless you and all the dear sisters who pray for all of us!❤️

[@dannydalvi1761]

Welcome home sister. You are Blessed 😊

[@victoriachurchyard6862]

(2 Peter 1:2-3) " Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue " Amen

[@aidanpidgeon364]

God Bless Sister John Marie, I'm a Capuchin Franciscan Third Order church street Dublin the official office to St Padre Pio, absolutely powerful story she has given to us, God Bless her 😇 🙏😇

[@5Neeny]

You are a beautiful Soul, and Im deeply grateful for your vocation, Sister!

[@janicewilliams2922]

Thank you !!! Most beautiful testimony!!!!!

[@sfutterer1234]

She is a perfect example of how we must become as little children in order to enter the kingdom of Heaven. God has truly blessed you. Please pray for me.

[@ruthowens6088]

I will pray for your vocation God bless you.

[@albertaowusu3536]

Thank you Sister for your prayers.

[@MichElle-zc9tu]

“I love the life I’m living, I’m very happy here”. Praise The Lord Jesus Christ and may Sister Marie be an inspiration to all those around her as well as all watching this vid,

[@peterfusco5394]

God bless this girl.

[@johncrasto1195]

Sister I praise you for serving God by becoming nun n you are close to God

[@mm.4562]

She’s not close to God anymore than you and I are. God loves us all and we draw closer to Him by accepting His saving grace. Stop lying to yourself and others. She’s deceived as are all Roman Catholics. Read your Bible, not the catholic one.

[@metoo6599]

She seems so at peace and happy. ❤

[@ellencain6114]

These are the holy women are the prayer warriors of the world! Thank you for answering God’s call! We need more young women like you! Jesus, I trust in You!

[@charleslee5707]

Thank you dear lord Jesus christ and thank you dear sister for loving our most loving Lord God ❤🎉🙏✝🕊🛐

[@rutha1464]

It is a most wondrous thing to find and do the will of the Lord. Never lose faith Sister. God bless you.

[@ladyrotha5420]

Beautiful! Thank you, God. 🙏

[@meetphysio]

I’m very proud to be a Catholic Christian

[@francisfischer7620]

Bless you a billion times over! You are blessed beyond words. I know you'll never read this but I hope you somehow feel my profound gratitude for the precious life you've chosen. You bless the whole world more than we could possibly deserve. Bless you dear saint.

[@ladyn5162]

Sister John Marie what a a beautiful conversion, God Bless you sister, please pray for me as it’s been a year (September 2022) I was informed I have stage four Lung Cancer never smoked never did drugs and never drank, as per my oncologist it’s bad luck, thank you in advance for your prayers sister I really appreciate, May God always keep you and your congregation in good health 🙏

[@KeptInHerHeart]

@ladyn5162 I'm so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I will definitely make sure the Sisters receive your prayer request. I am also part of a prayer team that has seen powerful miracles worked through God's mighty hands. If you would reach out to me at our website contact form (keptinherheart.com), I'd love to arrange a time for us pray over you as well (over the phone assuming you're not local), if you are willing. We've been activated by Encounter Ministries who has seen miraculous healing after healing. The testimony called "Angel Healed of Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer" on their website comes to mind. God bless you!

[@ladyn5162]

@@KeptInHerHeart thank you 🙏 for your response… where are you located, I am in Canada

[@KeptInHerHeart]

@@ladyn5162 We're in Minnesota, USA. Since you are intl, perhaps we could Zoom for prayers, instead of a phone call.

[@KeptInHerHeart]

@@ladyn5162 if you reach out via website contact form on keptinherheart.com we can try to schedule something that works

[@ladyn5162]

@@KeptInHerHeart your website is beautiful I will reflect on this thank you 🙏

[@marytygett4189]

Awwwww I Love this so much . Praise God .

[@ibond0007]

God bless what a sweet child of God of a novice she is.✝️✝️✝️

[@JPGoertz]

Wonderful. Amazing actually. God bless you Sister. And all you Sisters!

[@dannydalvi1761]

Blessed is the Lord Jesus christ. Amen

[@jamesv2471]

Praise be to God! Pray for us as we will be praying for you and for all Priests, Deacon, and religious 🙏🏼.

[@holidayrap]

29) MY SOUL HATH BEEN REDEEMED from the gall of bitterness and bonds of iniquity. I was in the darkest abyss; but now I behold the marvelous light of God. My soul was racked with eternal torment; but I am snatched, and my soul is pained no more. #JesusistheSavior

[@ktalungwilliam6674]

God's Love and Peace is so conspicuous and contagious... God Bless Us all...

[@talentexposed4755]

Religious life is a very beautiful vocation especially when one lives it according to the vows made. Thank you Sister for sharing your life and for the sacrifice you have made in the midst of a crazy World

[@mcgrin5996]

What a wonderful story. God Bless this Saintly lady.

[@saadalbadri5210]

She gave up many of her worldly rights for the sake of God... Whoever gives much in this world will be rewarded with much in God’s world.

[@AveMaria1917]

God is worth it and much more, and the only right amount to give to God is simply "everything". Praise God for her decisions

[@rickybennett9410]

In this world AND the next is the promise 🙏🏻

[@carlos1rsa]

Absolutely beautiful, God bless you sister and thank you for praying for us sinners.

[@cehson]

God bless you dear sister, thank you for you love for the Lord! Thank you for every prayer you give to our dearest Lord for all of us!

[@juansantisteban9845]

Beautiful testimony.

[@alexl6261]

❤Bless you and good luck to your calling

[@felipeperez2991]

You are so precious ❤ 🙏❤️

[@desmondrodrigo8414]

Sr. GBU, from Sri Lanka. We wish you all the best in God's wine yard. When there's turmoil in this today's world, I'm sure your testimony indeed is inspiring!!

[@MichElle-zc9tu]

GBU?

[@desmondrodrigo8414]

@@MichElle-zc9tu 👍

[@daviddragona1853]

THANK GOD YOU HAVE COME HOME WE NEED YOUR PRAYERS ONE DAY WE WILL BE ONE

[@PollyAlice2000]

Yours is a beautiful life! Peace be with you always. Our faith needs our nuns, who continue to pray and to serve. You will be great!!!!

[@michaelbrown-ns4dl]

I laughed when you said you prayed for us whether we wanted it or not! I pray every day for all the contemplatives and contemplative orders in the world. Whether you want it or not! +

[@handeyecoordinationskills]

Beautiful testimony, welcome home to the faith Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@michelleglennon3484]

God bless you. You’re so young and so wise and it’s a blessing to be called to do such an important job for Jesus and God. I hope you continue to be inspired by the Holy Spirit 🙏🏻 & continue to ask God to guide you ❤

[@cirokennedyjoaoca2674]

To God be the glory!

[@jeannerountree952]

Thank you for your ministry of God. I am also of the Catholic faith, and I live in Wisconsin. My stepmother converted from Lutheran to Catholic once she was married to my father. Although one can look at the religions as similar, I know that they have different beliefs. I believe God did call you to this vocation and I will send prayers your direction. God bless you.

[@johanneskazemi7657]

God bless You dear Sister abundantly , Amen🕯📿🙏🏻🕊❣️⛪️✝️

[@richardmudafort800]

Great video congratulations we thank you for your vocation, pray for us .& thank for praying for us.

[@salvadorcastro3514]

Simplemente hermoso, pido a Dios para que hayan más vocaciones religiosas.

[@johnfernandes6541]

Matthew 5:3 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

[@Krystof1956]

She is Joyful servant of JESUS purest soul 🍇🌾🥀❤️‍🔥😇

[@ut4cre67]

I love Her, what a beautiful soul. God bless you Sister and keep praying for all of us, as I'll keep praying along side you.

[@gregaxilud9466]

Thanks sisters your story is so much inspiring ❤❤❤

[@lisasaunders4835]

Absolutely Beautiful! Very inspirational! Thank you Sister!

[@Richardbillig-zn3zc]

Thank you I pray st Jude prays too.😇😇😇😇😇🤗🤗🤗

[@joejohnston3]

Such a precious heart for the Lord!!

[@reginamuller1044]

Beautiful testimony!

[@almeggs3247]

Awesome testimonial a beautiful humble soul congratulations!

[@o2bnov0307]

My thanks to you and to your Sisters for your prayers. Your ministry and mission are needed!

[@deogratias7625]

God bless this Sister!

[@JoettaSerio-kx9wq]

God bless you, Sister!

[@aadschram5877]

Powerful!

[@Cindy-ut4fn]

Godspeed, Sister…your story is so inspiring - your love for Him so evident!

[@judesebastian9376]

Our cloistered and contemplative nuns are the unseen spiritual powerhouses of the Catholic Church. Who knows how many graces have been procured for Holy Mother Church and the wider world by their prayers and sacrifices. At this time we need them more than ever and we should do all we can to support them. Would that every city and state were blessed with a cloister or monastery. May Our Lady, St Francis, St Clare and St Colette pray for us. May the Lord bless these good and faithful women for the lives dedicated to Him and His Church.

[@alexrfontes]

Beautiful testimony!❤‍🔥✝

[@brodyhagemeier9356]

Marvelous story! I visit this monastery every month. They are very happy, Holy sisters!

[@marialucidemesquitaprestes4910]

Depoimento emocionante! Parabéns pelo seu SIM! Muito obrigada por suas orações! Sagrado Coração de Jesus, fazei o nosso coração semelhante ao Vosso!🙏🏻🙌🏻🕊🇧🇷

[@billpletikapich5640]

Thank you, Sister. The grace and love of God is obvious in your presentation. Thanks again.

[@teresinamurmu487]

Wonderful Testimony ! May God bless you sister now and always.

[@Grace-tg4oy]

Context: I too was raised Lutheran and am the same age as the nun in the video. Something that stuck out to me was her talking about being in Catholic groups and discussing Catholicism. I find that Catholics are very open to answering hard questions, and regardless of whether I agree with them, I can see their logic. With protestantism, I would have a question and it felt like it would be dismissed or they would tell me to read the Bible more. Reading the Bible tended to made me have more questions than answers. With Roman Catholics, they able to say "This is what Hell is. This is what purgatory is. This is the role of Pope." I really appreciate that.

[@rex-je6zj]

Thank you sister for praying for us.

[@Fathiman16log]

God bless you sister

[@LeslieHayman11]

Thank you for answering the call❤❤❤

[@afriend621]

What a beautiful smile ! The shine of the Lord ! 10:18

[@emilykalafatis3107]

I can only say , God bless you .🙏🙏🙏

[@PatriciaBRicky]

May God bless you all sisters. Amen

[@onelove4all]

Weldone my dear. You have chosen wisely and may God be with you, bless you and fight your hidden battles. AMEN.