Comments on: So Many Choices, One Life to Live by Sister Anne Marie Lom, OSF

By: Sister Anne Marie Lom

Sister Anne Marie Lom — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:10:59 +0000

ESS,
You pose an interesting and complicated question: sharing with family. Sometimes it is most difficult to share “matters of the heart” with family. We don’t want to disappoint or alienate those who have supported us for so many years. My suggestion:when there is a normal opportunity in a conversation, gradually send out messages/questons about what you want to share such as: What do you think about people who have a noticeable relationship with God? OR What happens when someone has a dream and they are afraid to share that dream with others? That way you will be able to gauge the level of acceptance for what you want to share. If you are met with a hostile response, talk about someone you care about who has a dream or something else to share. It may soften the heart of the listener.
Also, I have found that the response to a loved one is often softer and more acceptable than the response to a stranger. You may find more acceptance and affirmation than you expect.
As I say to my clients in spiritual direction: do you want to pay the price for silence or pay the price of claiming your own identity? There is always risk; most people will risk on the side of being true to themselves rather than risk silence out of fear.
I hope this helps. I hope to hear from you on the blog again.

By: ESS

ESS — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:33:19 +0000

very interesting article – the one point i have difficulty with is talking about it with my family – any suggestions?

soul stirring experinces – being with God, just simply being – allowing God to be, knowing that in my heart of hearts, he is always there, not giving up, trusting, and getting up when i fall

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By: Sister Anne Marie Lom

Sister Anne Marie Lom — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:54:58 +0000

I am so grateful for Sr. Jan’s comment as well as each insight of the Yuma Catholic students. I have learned so much from the lively exchanges on the blog and on my article. It has been almost one month of reflecting and commenting on discerning important movements of God in our lives.

I hope other religion instructors will tap into this blog site for theological discussion and sharing.

And a special thank you to so many St. Raphael parishioners and friends for their additions.

By: Jayven Jackson

Jayven Jackson — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:59:44 +0000

This article has helped me think about what I should do with my future. It let me thik what endless possibilities I could acheive with my life. It has also helped me to think about the major I want to get in college.

By: Sister Jan Villemure

Sister Jan Villemure — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:40:47 +0000

Hello all you Shamrocks from YCHS,
Your answers to Sr. Anne Marie’s reflection questions and your comments on these blogs make me realize how deep is the refection, prayer, and decision-making you are doing. You see the importance of listening to the Lord in prayer, listening to others and and to your own hearts. What you have shared in our Christian Living class has helped me to grow and you have helped one another greatly. How perfect that Sister Anne Marie’s article appeared at the end of our course, and as you are discerning the next step of your lives. It was truly God-sent through Sr. Anne Marie who is one with Him. See what good comes of a life lived for HIM.
Sister Jan -Yuma Catholic High School

By: matthew inman

matthew inman — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:31:35 +0000

in my life i keep my eyes open to see signs from god. i believe everyone has a purpose in this world and that god has a plan for everyone. i dont think that everyone succeeds to their purpose but staying close to god is the only way you can insure it.

god bless
matt inman

By: Eduardo Moreno

Eduardo Moreno — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:30:48 +0000

I seek God’s help in helping me decide many of my choices. In this time of my life, I have many choices, I usually decide what’s best for me and others. I think this essay could help many people in choosing between different alternatives, it definitely help me in how to think and organize my thought in choosing my options. I agree that many young adults seek God’s help in ways he wont show it. I’ve learned throughout my life that you can seek God through prayer and meditation. God will definetly help you and He will always be there for you.

By: Austin Rodriguez :)

Austin Rodriguez :) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:29:17 +0000

This websites hits close to home because i am a high school student and am diciding what i want to do with my life. I have prayed long and hard often and felt like i was not getting any respose. However, i waited and waited and later had a sign that was not as obvious as i thought, but still an answer. We must wait and be patient for God’s response.
P.S. i did the song too sister so look it up