I want to be healed of my mental disorders so badly that I may become a nun

Ave Maria · #1 13th October 2009, 01:45 AM

Hi everyone.

I want to be healed of my mental disorders so badly so that I may become a nun. To be a nun is the dream of my life. It has only been a dream for a few years because I have only been a Catholic since 2006 but it is definitely the most important dream I have now. I fear that God will not heal me in this life and that I won't be able to become a nun. Please pray for me, talk to me, and/or give me advice.

Peaceful Dove · #2 15th October 2009, 12:02 AM

Would you want to talk to me about these disorders?
Sometime, if they are chemical you need a professional to get you on the right meds.
If not, a good Therapist.
Then if you are truly called to the Religious life, I am sure they would talk to you about it.
This is something that really needs lots of prayer.

heavenschild · #3 15th October 2009, 07:01 AM

A mental disorder is like any other kind of suffering. It can be offered up to our Lord in reparation for all the offenses against His Sacred Heart, and for the salvation of souls.

Chimes · #4 16th October 2009, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by Ave Maria

Hi everyone. I want to be healed of my mental disorders so badly so that I may become a nun. To be a nun is the dream of my life. It has only been a dream for a few years because I have only been a Catholic since 2006 but it is definitely the most important dream I have now. I fear that God will not heal me in this life and that I won't be able to become a nun. Please pray for me, talk to me, and/or give me advice.

Hello

I'm not a Catholic, I'm a non-denominational Christian, who loves the Catholic church. There was a time when I wanted to be a nun also, and felt that perhaps it was my calling. I admire nuns so much, love them for their service, and feel so proud of their dedication to Christ... I'm in awe of them. My calling instead was shown to be that of a parent and educator, and I am very happy to be these things, but still feel a soft spot in my heart for the sister's who serve our Savior.

I'm sorry that you are suffering with mental illness/disorders. I was told once that we all have our crosses to bear, and I never understood that statement until I got older & thought about it from the view of a grown woman looking back over life. Now I see that every human, no matter how perfect, or beautiful, or strong, or remarkable they may or may not be, suffers with "something" that at some point in life, causes them to either lay it at the cross of Christ or cling to it as their savior. This is not to say that the burden will go away, if they lay it at the cross, but for some there is total healing. For others, there is a spiritual healing and a peace that allows them to see that even though the suffering is so very hard to live with, they have a friend who sticks closer then a brother, in Christ, who will be with them all along the way.

Mental illness is no different then diabetes, cancer, seizures, asperger's, alcoholism, etc., it's a burden that causes tremendous suffering, but with Christ to bear our burdens and be our strength, we can see an end to the suffering. Maybe the end won't come in this physical realm, but we know that our eternal Salvation through Christ Jesus, provides a forever with Him, and without that burden.

As a nun, you would be able to minister to the needs of others, and sometimes that can take our minds off of our own suffering. To be a nun, is a beautiful and wonderful thing, but if what you long to do is serve Christ and minister to others, you can also do it in other ways, like social work, volunteering at an orphanage, ministering to shut-ins who attend your church, etc. I want to encourage you to go wherever Christ leads you, and in doing this, don't close the door to His true calling for you, or feel disappointed if it's not what you thought it might be. Sometimes our calling will only lead us to minister to one person, but that one person is precious to God, and He wants them in His kingdom, just as He wants you there too. By doing the work He called you to do, even if it's just to reach one person, you're obeying Him, and in that you will find peace, because you've put Him first.

Whatever God calls you to do, dear sister, know that He loves you, and He knows you, all of you, every part of you, the flaws, the illness, the suffering, and the kind, loving heart that seeks to serve Him. You are His, because you choose to believe in His words, and trust Him.

Praying for you.

Peaceful Dove · #5 24th October 2009, 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by Chimes

Hello

I'm not a Catholic, I'm a non-denominational Christian, who loves the Catholic church. There was a time when I wanted to be a nun also, and felt that perhaps it was my calling. I admire nuns so much, love them for their service, and feel so proud of their dedication to Christ... I'm in awe of them. My calling instead was shown to be that of a parent and educator, and I am very happy to be these things, but still feel a soft spot in my heart for the sister's who serve our Savior.

I'm sorry that you are suffering with mental illness/disorders. I was told once that we all have our crosses to bear, and I never understood that statement until I got older & thought about it from the view of a grown woman looking back over life. Now I see that every human, no matter how perfect, or beautiful, or strong, or remarkable they may or may not be, suffers with "something" that at some point in life, causes them to either lay it at the cross of Christ or cling to it as their savior. This is not to say that the burden will go away, if they lay it at the cross, but for some there is total healing. For others, there is a spiritual healing and a peace that allows them to see that even though the suffering is so very hard to live with, they have a friend who sticks closer then a brother, in Christ, who will be with them all along the way.

Mental illness is no different then diabetes, cancer, seizures, asperger's, alcoholism, etc., it's a burden that causes tremendous suffering, but with Christ to bear our burdens and be our strength, we can see an end to the suffering. Maybe the end won't come in this physical realm, but we know that our eternal Salvation through Christ Jesus, provides a forever with Him, and without that burden.

As a nun, you would be able to minister to the needs of others, and sometimes that can take our minds off of our own suffering. To be a nun, is a beautiful and wonderful thing, but if what you long to do is serve Christ and minister to others, you can also do it in other ways, like social work, volunteering at an orphanage, ministering to shut-ins who attend your church, etc. I want to encourage you to go wherever Christ leads you, and in doing this, don't close the door to His true calling for you, or feel disappointed if it's not what you thought it might be. Sometimes our calling will only lead us to minister to one person, but that one person is precious to God, and He wants them in His kingdom, just as He wants you there too. By doing the work He called you to do, even if it's just to reach one person, you're obeying Him, and in that you will find peace, because you've put Him first.

Whatever God calls you to do, dear sister, know that He loves you, and He knows you, all of you, every part of you, the flaws, the illness, the suffering, and the kind, loving heart that seeks to serve Him. You are His, because you choose to believe in His words, and trust Him.

Praying for you.

What a tremendously beautiful post. Thank you so much for this. It brought tears to my eyes.

Did I understand you right that you were also saying that to
"be like Jesus, we must also pick up our cross and follow HIM?" That seemed to be the message I was getting from this very Spirit filled post.

God&me · #6 13th November 2009, 02:02 AM

Originally Posted by Ave Maria

Hi everyone. I want to be healed of my mental disorders so badly so that I may become a nun. To be a nun is the dream of my life. It has only been a dream for a few years because I have only been a Catholic since 2006 but it is definitely the most important dream I have now. I fear that God will not heal me in this life and that I won't be able to become a nun. Please pray for me, talk to me, and/or give me advice.

Hi,
Jesus has already healed you by the wounds that He took,
"By His stripes we WERE HEALED". 1 Pet 2: 24.
All you have to do is receive healing by faith,

Isaiah 53: 4, says, "SURELY HE HAS BORNE OUR GRIEFS, [SICKNESSES] AND CARRIED OUR SORROWS, [PAINS]"
Matt 8: 17, say, "HE, [JESUS] TOOK OUR INFIRMITIES AND BARE OUR SICKNESSES",
please note, 1 Pet 2: 24, and Matt 8: 17, puts healing in the past tense, meaning, The price has already been paid, Jesus has already taken your sickness, wether physical or mental.

So don't let Jesus's suffering be in vain on your behalf and receive your healing by faith.

Ave Maria · #7 19th November 2009, 02:56 AM

Originally Posted by Peaceful Dove

Would you want to talk to me about these disorders?
Sometime, if they are chemical you need a professional to get you on the right meds.
If not, a good Therapist.
Then if you are truly called to the Religious life, I am sure they would talk to you about it.
This is something that really needs lots of prayer.

Sure Peaceful Dove. I'll send you a PM.