The Gaze That Beckons: Following Jesus Wholeheartedly | Sr. Bethany Madonna, S.V. | SLS20

Love is at the Core of our being. We have been made in the image and likeness of God, who is Love. We long to find ourselves in the gift of self, through spousal love. This talk will be a practical teaching on how to open your heart and listen to the voice of Jesus calling you to live your love and vocation to the full.
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[@erinpatterson973]

I had the privilege of meeting Sr. Bethany Madonna at the Eucharist Congress in Birmingham, Alabama. She is life changing in the way that she instills hope and value in every unique person. She is definitely inspired by the Holy Spirit. She gives a glimpse of the immense love God has for us. We have to feel love to love others. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@SharonCullenArt]

She and Fr Mike are truly gifted speakers. I hope they help to bring many young adults back into the church. As an older adult at 58, I can still take so much away from this. Little reminders here and there, about my vocation choice 38 years ago to marry my husband and have a family, have helped me to realize where I am lacking, and when she told the story about the woman looking at her spouse and seeing Jesus, made me think, wow, the bickering, and little things, we do that don’t show that love of Jesus to our spouse was a big wake up call. My husband just retired about 6 months ago and relearning how to wake up together and how testy we are in the mornings, etc. I don’t know what I would do without him or Jesus. I need them both. He is out shopping and when he comes home he’s getting a huge hug from me. Thank you Sr Bethany Madonna. This was a slap in the face I needed at that moment. It is so easy to take advantage of the people we love most in the world without even realizing we are doing it. Next time I look at my husband I will look for Jesus. God bless you.

[@museluvr]

Remember, he is called to ensure you return to heaven, and in return, you ensure he returns to heaven. I'm learning so much about Catholic life. I am not married, so every morning I wake up early and though I am like .. ugh, I still say "morning Jesus". :)

[@suecarroll8478]

Ii

[@hayleymarse2853]

They both are amazing! I had the privilege of going to one of her talks and that’s what helped my fully realize my vocation. The sisters of life have greatly impacted my life and the lives of several of my friends. Fr. Mike also has done a lot for us although none of us have met him. There is a whole group from my parish who have been through high school together and are now young adults who have a community of other young Catholics on fire! It’s amazing!

[@josephzammit8483]

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[@alphaandomegacenterusa]

Sister Bethany Madonna, S.V. is a humble, meek, and most worthy vessel of God. May her days be prolonged on Earth. Amen.

[@chuckHart70]

No one takes my life, I lay it down freely! Thanks Sr Bethany! I needed to hear that!

[@MilitantfortheImmaculata]

This spoke to me deeply. Praise the Lord for giving Sr. Bethany Madonna this word!

[@marycross6742]

Sister you are awesome

[@beachgirl1628]

I so much enjoy listening to her I listen to her in the morning when I'm getting ready for work in the afternoon when I'm feeding my patient and in the evening when I fall asleep and this is between all my prayers. She makes it so easy for me to understand the Bible and she's so funny. She is very good speech as well

[@tiny5270]

I am officially a fan of yours, Sr. Bethany Madonna. Your love for Jesus is just beautiful! 💞

[@jenniferugot7982]

Thank you Sr. Bethany you inspired so many people I can't sleep without hearing your stories

[@danielamicallef9592]

Thank you Sr. Bethany Madonna, a true religious, giving of what is yours. May you receive the hundredfold !

[@FOURTOONESIBLINGS]

Sr Bethany is visibly fully alive in her vocation, what a wonderful blessing, praying that at least one of my girls gets to be a bride to Jesus

[@johnnotrealname8168]

Yes!!! Someone Someone!!!

[@johnnotrealname8168]

Sister terrifies me by the way she looks that happy.

[@luciayoushimats3760]

I wish I could give this a thumbs up a thousand times!

[@ngelecheivalerie9536]

Done it for you🤗

[@sandrawambui5325]

Me too

[@sandrawambui5325]

I simply love her

[@MC-lw8dh]

The Sisters of Life are so beautiful!

[@johnfitzsimmons3293]

You are such a beautiful person sister, inside and out. Thank you for your wonderful service. You truly have a gift.

[@smurf75]

Sr Bethany, you're wonderful, and I am so grateful to know there are Sisters like you out there.

[@artgarza2910]

Thank you for being with me and blessed day ladies 💖💖 💜

[@_kaypo]

This is amazing. Lately I’ve been wondering about my vocation, as I’ve always thought I was supposed to be a nun and that it’s almost my duty to become one but now I’m starting to realize that whatever God wants for me is what I need to do, whether that be married life, or consecrated life, or just single life.

[@thesubmissivewoman]

I belong to Jesus and He belongs to me...

[@beckymorales8413]

This was just what I needed to hear. Thank you LORD..❤

[@user-ep4wk5gx9x]

Thank you Sister. Thank you Jesus.

[@putrayohanes8327]

God bless you sister Bethany ❤️🙏 my regard from Indonesian ❤️

[@bonniemelielo5446]

This.was.so.awesome! Clearly articulated with humor and intelligence. LOVE!!

[@AeipathyOfAprill]

A beautiful message and a beautiful song at the end!!!

[@abourgeois2]

So glad I clicked on this video. I’ve been contemplating whether I should watch this and I’m so glad I did now. Thank you Jesus

[@berniegomez5595]

Thank you Sis. Bethany Madonna, you are such wonderful and anointed speaker,! We love the Sisters of Life🙏

[@amnocturne]

Thank you Sr Bethany! & I love listening to the Sisters singing. Just LOVE it.

[@freccamarius2365]

Thank you Sr. Bethany for the words! I've been praying novena for being always listen to what God says and this pop up to my recommendation. God bless!

[@kimcatalanotto2864]

What a beautiful beautiful woman of God!

[@dsouzajames8219]

Praise God !

[@judithangelaespiritualpay1717]

Clicked thumbs-up on several comments. Agree to many, same here...Thanks for sharing. Please remember me in your prayers--am a consecrated lay. + AMDG

[@gabrielahernandezdelly5586]

Beautiful!

[@jemsusabraham2528]

I LOVE THIS AWAY AND I FOLLOW TO YOU>>

[@lindsaybliss857]

This was absolutely amazing.

[@tonyd287]

I like this sister of life S v Thank you For your message God bless you Sister

[@IAmJeka]

Everytime I have an ache for religious life I run into one of your videos sister. I know this is run by focus but hopefully they'll pass the message on. I can't shake the feeling. We will see what God's will is.

[@hayleymarse2853]

You can contact Sr. Bethany Madonna. I’m not positive but I believe she is the vocations director for the Sisters of Life. If you’re 18 fill out their inquiry form on their website!

[@jacquelinezurawski2230]

Answer the Call

[@HannahBirzes]

@@scoobydoosdoo can we talk??

[@speroconstantine9957]

Thanks so much

[@imnottheone5538]

Love her! What a wonderful message!

[@matthewhall6444]

@Jay Broughton Shall I take advice from someone who can't even properly spell "children"? probably not.

[@hayleymarse2853]

Jay Broughton far more children get raped/abused in public schools and even more from family members. At least the Catholic Church put practices into place to prevent abuse from happening

[@AFreckledAngel]

I just love her!!

[@drcardinalli]

💖 Oh, this is so deeply beautiful in every way! 💖

[@elsasantos8710]

I'm so glad I came across this video I know it was two years ago but it lifted my spirits. Thank you, may the grace of God continue to bless you with your beautiful vocation. Prayers and warmest air hugs Elsa🙏🙏📿💜🕊

[@user-ig7dw2go6k]

Thank you Sister.

[@karinagbarros6301]

Love .. thank you so much and God bless you :)

[@jeannebouwman1970]

"sisters are slam dunking" they always are

[@angela6405]

That was excellent. Thank you

[@nolanshannon8633]

vocation directors' inboxes were never more full than they were after this night

[@katherinequesada7382]

What a beautiful life!

[@peterpehiachanglu6958]

God bless you all 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@aliciapitterson2010]

I enjoyed listening

[@ev_green_]

the young sister all the way on the left when they are singing has her vocation story on youtube, just search sisters of life , its beautiful

[@selvakumari1686]

Amen

[@lisa4candlz]

the Jonah comparison. i feel that… especially since that was today’s homily this morning at my church. I’m Jonah. 🙈

[@Freemindz418]

Beautiful

[@pawelsawicki7003]

Amazing

[@christiananzume9916]

"I will make you fishers of men" 😭 o come follow me to new life.

[@Carlos-li7zd]

💙

[@iamdavidjehovahsolomonroth6890]

TAKECARE MARRIAGE IS LOVE VICATION IS TOTAL SURRENDER TO A HIGHER CALLING CALLED SACRIFICIAL LOVE IN BOTH GOD SEES YOUR INNER MAN, AND LOVES YOU EITHER WAYS IN THIS FALLEN WORLD HOLY SPIRIT LEADS US TO OUR VERY PURPOSE WHICH WE ARE DESTINED TO IT IS SALVATION TRULY 👑KING SOLOMON

[@georogekallurankallurans6260]

Maybe please remembered us in your prayers and also to all

[@stefannawaz8340]

💫🌷🌻💎🌻🌷💫

[@alphonso.bernardus]

How to follow Jesus whole heartedly???

[@meiralter816]

Can someone might be help me we the words of the song ?

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

If you pick here that meaning then I'm better alone ?

[@marypinakat8594]

Sr Bethany, Huge appreciation☆ BTW is your surname real or surreal? It more than suits you though☆ You are LOVELY and AWESOME☆☆☆

[@jacquelinezurawski2230]

It is a double, given when habit is received.

[@melissafeds1344]

Does a nun's surname change as well or only the first name? It doesn't for priests right?

[@hayleymarse2853]

@@melissafeds1344 they pick a new name when entering religious life. Their legal name remains the same. Diocesan priests keep their birth name but priests who join an order such as the Dominicans pick new religious names! For some religious, it might contain part of their baptismal name but many times it doesnt

[@have2behere477]

Even if Jesus speaks directly to you, the remainder of his flock are wolves dressed as sheep and they all claim that same experience shalom

[@meganwhite4537]

I feel married to our Lord but I'm not a sister

[@mauijttewaal]

:-)

[@user-lv1wn5wq7n]

I like seeing nuns getting infatuated after receiving Holy Communion.The ffect is Real. One fatso rushes at incredible speed to the altar to be the first to receive

[@user-lv1wn5wq7n]

indian nuns never dated

[@meahr4654]

Confession is not my thing.. I don't even understand why. I confess to Jesus directly...

[@johnnotrealname8168]

Yeah at that point the Priest acts in persona Christi by the authority of Christ.

[@StevenRay7393]

Meah Rosete try it once and you will feel the relief taken off your shoulders. You can’t feel that asking by your self.

[@thomasmcewen5493]

In 1942 Hitler ordered Prague to be made Judenfrei and Catholics walked with their neighbors to Theresienstadt then to Dachau where they died. The protestants quoted Romans 13 to obey Hitler. Do you think they could have benefited from some Theology and advise from a priest in confession. The judgement is focused on how you treated your neighbor not on how well you use scripture to stay alive. Not even the hardest atheist communist secret police respected biblical Christians who kneeled using scripture, they did respect the religious prisoners who was tortured and refused to reject Christ. 96% of the religious prisoners in Dachau was Catholics not biblical Christians.

[@mayerfromny5469]

Confession is not the thing of Satan either.

[@jacquelinezurawski2230]

So you don't believe in the Bible? "Whose sins you forgive are forgiven..." said to Peter.

[@have2behere477]

All Jesus is, are spiritual gifts. Gifts that are not potent. They are lacking. Man aspires for big things. Bigger than he has given. Not only this, Jesus helps nobody with this world we live in the flesh. His churches are poor making beggars out of so many. Even love, joy, pleasantness must be wrestled from the grips of his progeny on earth where they dwell.

[@JavMacHer]

HARD PASS!!