My Vocation, Sister Marla Marie, MSCL

I recall vividly the moment I realized our Lord was calling me to be all for him. It was 1982, and I had just graduated college and was going full speed ahead in my career plans as a journalist in the nation's capitol.

Then something, someone, changed everything. Jesus made it clear to me that my life was meant to be offered as a consecrated religious to serve his people.
I was captivated by His love and drawn deeply to let go, leave all things and to follow him. The next year I entered a Roman Catholic congregation serving in the mission of evangelization and catechesis.

After all these years of joyfully serving our Lord, God has again knocked on the door of my heart - a call within a call.

As of June 1st, 2008, under Bishop Gregory J. Mansour, the Maronite Servants of Christ the Light became the first Maronite religious congregation of women to be founded in the United States.

It is a great joy for me to return to my Maronite roots and begin this foundation.
I ask young women to discern a vocation to serve as spiritual mothers to God’s people as
Maronite Servants of Christ the Light.

“These women will be doing the corporal and spiritual works of mercy and helping in the pastoral work of our communities. They can teach religious education, help with youth, young adults, married couples, programs for children and families, visits to the sick and dying or those who are grieving. They’ll work alongside the priest in a variety of different ministries.” - Most Reverend Gregory J. Mansour

+Qualities for a vocation to the Maronite Servants of Christ the Light

+How do I discern God’s call?

+Promoting Vocations

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