We have been very blessed to see Rose walk the road of discernment of God's will the past few years. In the Roman Catholic Church it is the Year of the Priest; we pray for our priests and we pray for more hearts to be open to the vocation of being a priest. As it has become more and more rare to see nuns over the years and then many nuns have gone the route of not wear their habits, it is truly an answer to prayers to see Rose's new convent begin a good work and to see these young women dedicate their lives to God's calling for them.
Rose's new name is Maris Stella which is Latin for 'star of the sea'. This name is so fitting since Rose has traveled all over the world, and much of it was on a boat traveling. The Handmaids have a terrific living space and a nearby farmer gives them free reign of his beautiful farmland to explore. They are doing great work in small towns of giving womens' retreats, working with school kids, and providing any services needed to the community; but most importantly they are praying! They are praying in a dedicated, regular, and concentrated way for grace for us, any people who request prayer, and in a serious way for our world.
We continue to pray for The Handmaids and may the Lord richly bless in them!
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