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Nice story about a newly-professed Poor Clare:<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sister Ishmael describes her feelings about her decision as a "deep and abiding" joy. <\/p>\n

"I had a full life. I was happy with what I was doing," she said. "When God gives the call, he also gives that exuberant joy that makes you want to follow him. <\/p>\n

"I am so deeply joyful. The Lord has given me a lot of joy this past year. … I’m coming to know the beauty of the Lord and the depth of his beauty." <\/p>\n

Sister Ishmael said that prior to seeking a religious order, Clares, she consulted with a spiritual adviser. Her adviser recommended that she seek a monastery that emphasizes Eucharistic adoration, wears habits and is unified with the pope. <\/p>\n

"I asked him to pray for me. For 10 years, I had never said anything to him about being a nun," she said with a smile. "Six months later, I was here."<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Nice story about a newly-professed Poor Clare: Sister Ishmael describes her feelings about her decision as a "deep and abiding" joy. "I had a full life. I was happy with what I was doing," she said. "When God gives the call, he also gives that exuberant joy that makes you want to follow him. 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