VOCATION VISITS

 

     

Discerning a vocation is a beautiful time of encounter with Christ! It is He who calls, and He who fulfills the good work begun in your life (see Phil 1:9)! When He calls one to the religious life, He gives grace upon grace.

  

 

 

 

THE PCPA VOCATION

The Poor Clare Nuns of Perpetual Adoration (P.C.P.A.) are a Pontifical Contemplative Order of Cloistered Nuns with the privilege of Solemn Vows, Papal Enclosure, and Solemn Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament. We are part of the Second Order of Saint Francis of Assisi.

Our lives are totally consecrated to Adoration of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament, solemnly exposed in the Monstrance in our Monastery Chapel. Each sister is privileged to have a daily hour of Adoration and also a few hours of night Adoration each week.

 

A Franciscan vocation is a call to serve God in simplicity and joy of heart.  By the vows of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience the heart is set free of earthly attachments and is able more easily to concentrate on living the Gospel as exemplified in the life of our Holy Father Francis and Holy Mother Clare.

Perhaps you are called to spend your life adoring Jesus in the Eucharist and thanking Him for all His Goodness. Ask Mary, our Mother, to enlighten you and guide you to the place in which you can become holy. If you feel you might have a vocation to our contemplative order, please write and tell us about yourself.


If you are interested in this life, we offer opportunities for you to visit us, so as to follow our daily schedule outside of the Enclosure and discern your vocation. To arrange and plan your visit please contact us at your convenience.

 

 

Requirements

 To become a Poor Clare of Perpetual Adoration, a young woman must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a young woman between the ages of 18 to 35
  • Be in good physical and psychological health
  • Be a Catholic in good standing
  • Have at least a high school education
  • Have the ability to live in community and to work with others
  • Have a love for prayer and adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament
     


If you feel you may have a vocation to our life of adoration and contemplation in the rich Clarian tradition of humility and service, then please contact our Vocation Directress:

vocation inquiry form

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Please know that you will be in our prayers as you continue your discernment!

We encourage you to spend time with our Eucharistic Lord, listening in His Silent Presence.
He will not fail to lead you.
May Our Immaculate Mother be your guide and support along this road. 

 discernment resources

 

 In the words of our Holy Father Francis;

"May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He make His face shine upon you and have mercy on you. May He turn his countenance to you and grant you peace."