Hey, this novena thing works, huh?

Here’s what I saw on the first day of our St. Thérèse of Lisieux novena. 

Steve Angrisano & the Dancing Sisters

In case you missed it, our family is praying for increased vocations to the sisterhood (there’s a really cool story about an encounter with a nun at that link, too!). Joel and I spent Day 1 of our novena being spiritually fed at the Christ Our Life Catholic Conference in Des Moines. Not only did I see a whole bunch of nuns in habits, but I had a terrific conversation with a few Franciscan sisters from Peoria, Illinois who I had met at the Behold Conference in March. The sisters were “womaning” a booth in the exhibit hall and told me they were receiving great feedback and interest, more than usual, from passersby.   

All a gentle confirmation from the Holy Spirit to keep on praying. I’m excited to see what’s in store on Day 2! 

Learn more about the St. Thérèse of Lisieux novena here.

Last updated by Lisa Schmidt at September 23, 2012.