Dear Blessed Sacrament Families, 

When I graduated from my all-girls’ Catholic high school, I was “most likely to be the first one married and have the most children.” Growing up in a large family, I always pictured myself meeting the man of my dreams, marrying and having about 12 children. I was certainly surprised when Jesus began tugging at my heart regarding my vocation. He made it abundantly clear in prayer that he wanted me exclusively for himself, but I wasn’t sure I wanted it. Why would God give me a strong desire to be a wife and mother and then call me to Religious Life? 

While visiting with one of the Sisters about this, she told me that every woman’s heart is made for spousal and maternal love. Furthermore, if I had no desire to be a wife and mother, I would make a lousy Sister! Over the years I have experienced God expanding my heart beyond the 12 children I hoped to have to be able to receive the hundreds he has given me through my service in schools. As we celebrate Mother’s Day, I am filled with gratitude to be a spiritual mother to each of your children. Thank you for sharing them with me. Blessed Mother’s Day!      

In Jesus our Eucharistic King, 

Sister Marie Caritas, CK