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Signs of a Call to Religious Life Love of God that manifests itself in a desire to give one's life as a witness to the immensity of God's love for all people Desire to live simply Ability to relate with a variety of people, to be happy alone or in a group Joy in serving others in any outreach or parish involvement Generosity Ability to listen to others and accept direction when needed Desire to love expansively rather than needing an intimate relationship with one person Desire to grow in union with God through prayer and service of the needy
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Reflection on Religious Life My name is Sr. Cecilia Taphorn, and I have been a Sister of the Precious Blood for 44 years. I became acquainted with my religious community in high school where the Precious Blood Sisters were teaching at the time. I couldn’t help but notice that the sisters were very happy. You could tell they loved their vocation. I joined the community because I felt that God was calling me to be a sister. At first I didn’t want to hear the call, but since it kept coming back to me, I asked God to give me the courage to answer the call. I’m so glad I did. There are many religious orders, and Sisters are involved in a variety of ministries. Presently I am the Pastoral Associate at St. Mary Parish. Before that I served as a teacher, principal, and director of religious education in several parishes. My ministry is quite varied of which I’ll mention a few of the activities with which I am involved. I coordinate ministries to the sick and elderly, assist divorced men and women with annulments, conduct various liturgical services, and serve on the core team of our neighborhood Network. I serve as staff liaison to Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA), the Moms Organization, and Outreach Ministries. Everyday for me is a new adventure and no two days are the same. I have always loved variety, and parish life gives me this wonderful opportunity to serve people in so many different capacities. It’s such a privilege to journey with so many people in times of both joy and suffering. I hope that my presence in the lives of parishioners provides the healing and life-giving presence they need. I trust that many more young women will be called to be sisters and hope that they will have the courage to say “yes.” It’s a wonderful life!
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Catholic Resources to Learn More about
Religious Life
Delegate for
Religious, Diocese of Columbus
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Who to Contact for More Information About
Religious Life Delegate for Religious: Deacon Tom Berg, Jr. 198 East Broad Street Columbus, Ohio Phone: 614-224-2251.
Sr. Joan M. Harper, CDP 197 East Gay St. Columbus, OH 43215
614-228-2458
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