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The Gaze That Beckons: Following Jesus Wholeheartedly | Sr. Bethany Madonna, S.V. | SLS20

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  • čas přidán 2. 01. 2020
  • Love is at the Core of our being. We have been made in the image and likeness of God, who is Love. We long to find ourselves in the gift of self, through spousal love. This talk will be a practical teaching on how to open your heart and listen to the voice of Jesus calling you to live your love and vocation to the full.
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Komentáře • 99

  • @SharonCullenArt
    @SharonCullenArt Před 4 lety +54

    She and Fr Mike are truly gifted speakers. I hope they help to bring many young adults back into the church. As an older adult at 58, I can still take so much away from this. Little reminders here and there, about my vocation choice 38 years ago to marry my husband and have a family, have helped me to realize where I am lacking, and when she told the story about the woman looking at her spouse and seeing Jesus, made me think, wow, the bickering, and little things, we do that don’t show that love of Jesus to our spouse was a big wake up call. My husband just retired about 6 months ago and relearning how to wake up together and how testy we are in the mornings, etc. I don’t know what I would do without him or Jesus. I need them both. He is out shopping and when he comes home he’s getting a huge hug from me. Thank you Sr Bethany Madonna. This was a slap in the face I needed at that moment. It is so easy to take advantage of the people we love most in the world without even realizing we are doing it. Next time I look at my husband I will look for Jesus. God bless you.

    • @museluvr
      @museluvr Před 3 lety +5

      Remember, he is called to ensure you return to heaven, and in return, you ensure he returns to heaven. I'm learning so much about Catholic life. I am not married, so every morning I wake up early and though I am like .. ugh, I still say "morning Jesus". :)

    • @suecarroll8478
      @suecarroll8478 Před 3 lety +1

      Ii

    • @hayleymarse2853
      @hayleymarse2853 Před 2 lety +7

      They both are amazing! I had the privilege of going to one of her talks and that’s what helped my fully realize my vocation. The sisters of life have greatly impacted my life and the lives of several of my friends. Fr. Mike also has done a lot for us although none of us have met him. There is a whole group from my parish who have been through high school together and are now young adults who have a community of other young Catholics on fire! It’s amazing!

    • @josephzammit8483
      @josephzammit8483 Před rokem +1

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  • @erinpatterson973
    @erinpatterson973 Před 4 lety +49

    I had the privilege of meeting Sr. Bethany Madonna at the Eucharist Congress in Birmingham, Alabama. She is life changing in the way that she instills hope and value in every unique person. She is definitely inspired by the Holy Spirit. She gives a glimpse of the immense love God has for us. We have to feel love to love others. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

  • @alphaandomegacenterusa
    @alphaandomegacenterusa Před 2 lety +11

    Sister Bethany Madonna, S.V. is a humble, meek, and most worthy vessel of God. May her days be prolonged on Earth. Amen.

  • @chuckHart70
    @chuckHart70 Před 4 lety +32

    No one takes my life, I lay it down freely! Thanks Sr Bethany! I needed to hear that!

  • @FOURTOONESIBLINGS
    @FOURTOONESIBLINGS Před 4 lety +104

    Sr Bethany is visibly fully alive in her vocation, what a wonderful blessing, praying that at least one of my girls gets to be a bride to Jesus

  • @MilitantfortheImmaculata
    @MilitantfortheImmaculata Před 4 lety +27

    This spoke to me deeply. Praise the Lord for giving Sr. Bethany Madonna this word!

  • @luciayoushimats3760
    @luciayoushimats3760 Před 4 lety +108

    I wish I could give this a thumbs up a thousand times!

  • @tiny5270
    @tiny5270 Před 2 lety +5

    I am officially a fan of yours, Sr. Bethany Madonna. Your love for Jesus is just beautiful! 💞

  • @marycross6742
    @marycross6742 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Sister you are awesome

  • @jenniferugot7982
    @jenniferugot7982 Před 3 lety +13

    Thank you Sr. Bethany you inspired so many people I can't sleep without hearing your stories

  • @Fraevo10
    @Fraevo10 Před 15 dny

    “Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.”
    (Ephesians 4:29)

  • @MC-lw8dh
    @MC-lw8dh Před 2 lety +3

    The Sisters of Life are so beautiful!

  • @danielamicallef9592
    @danielamicallef9592 Před 3 lety +8

    Thank you Sr. Bethany Madonna, a true religious, giving of what is yours. May you receive the hundredfold !

  • @beachgirl1628
    @beachgirl1628 Před 8 měsíci +3

    I so much enjoy listening to her I listen to her in the morning when I'm getting ready for work in the afternoon when I'm feeding my patient and in the evening when I fall asleep and this is between all my prayers. She makes it so easy for me to understand the Bible and she's so funny. She is very good speech as well

  • @thesubmissivewoman
    @thesubmissivewoman Před 3 lety +8

    I belong to Jesus and He belongs to me...

  • @_kaypo
    @_kaypo Před 4 lety +15

    This is amazing. Lately I’ve been wondering about my vocation, as I’ve always thought I was supposed to be a nun and that it’s almost my duty to become one but now I’m starting to realize that whatever God wants for me is what I need to do, whether that be married life, or consecrated life, or just single life.

  • @beckymorales8413
    @beckymorales8413 Před 4 lety +42

    This was just what I needed to hear. Thank you LORD..❤

  • @user-jj6um9zw1v
    @user-jj6um9zw1v Před 5 dny

    I always find your talks so inspiring 😊

  • @johnfitzsimmons3293
    @johnfitzsimmons3293 Před 3 lety +10

    You are such a beautiful person sister, inside and out.
    Thank you for your wonderful service.
    You truly have a gift.

  • @smurf75
    @smurf75 Před 4 lety +10

    Sr Bethany, you're wonderful, and I am so grateful to know there are Sisters like you out there.

  • @AeipathyOfAprill
    @AeipathyOfAprill Před 3 lety +9

    A beautiful message and a beautiful song at the end!!!

  • @putrayohanes8327
    @putrayohanes8327 Před 3 lety +5

    God bless you sister Bethany ❤️🙏 my regard from Indonesian ❤️

  • @bonniemelielo5446
    @bonniemelielo5446 Před 4 lety +35

    This.was.so.awesome! Clearly articulated with humor and intelligence. LOVE!!

  • @artgarza2910
    @artgarza2910 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you for being with me and blessed day ladies 💖💖 💜

  • @kimcatalanotto2864
    @kimcatalanotto2864 Před 4 lety +8

    What a beautiful beautiful woman of God!

  • @TheCarlinCoop
    @TheCarlinCoop Před 4 lety +9

    So glad I clicked on this video. I’ve been contemplating whether I should watch this and I’m so glad I did now. Thank you Jesus

  • @user-ep4wk5gx9x
    @user-ep4wk5gx9x Před rokem +1

    Thank you Sister. Thank you Jesus.

  • @freccamarius2365
    @freccamarius2365 Před 4 lety +7

    Thank you Sr. Bethany for the words! I've been praying novena for being always listen to what God says and this pop up to my recommendation. God bless!

  • @lindsaybliss857
    @lindsaybliss857 Před 3 lety +7

    This was absolutely amazing.

  • @IAmJeka
    @IAmJeka Před 4 lety +17

    Everytime I have an ache for religious life I run into one of your videos sister. I know this is run by focus but hopefully they'll pass the message on.
    I can't shake the feeling. We will see what God's will is.

    • @hayleymarse2853
      @hayleymarse2853 Před 4 lety +2

      You can contact Sr. Bethany Madonna. I’m not positive but I believe she is the vocations director for the Sisters of Life. If you’re 18 fill out their inquiry form on their website!

    • @jacquelinezurawski2230
      @jacquelinezurawski2230 Před 3 lety +2

      Answer the Call

    • @HannahBirzes
      @HannahBirzes Před 2 lety

      @@scoobydoosdoo can we talk??

  • @judithangelaespiritualpay1717

    Clicked thumbs-up on several comments. Agree to many, same here...Thanks for sharing.
    Please remember me in your prayers--am a consecrated lay.
    + AMDG

  • @nolanshannon8633
    @nolanshannon8633 Před 2 lety +2

    vocation directors' inboxes were never more full than they were after this night

  • @amnocturne
    @amnocturne Před 4 lety +10

    Thank you Sr Bethany!
    & I love listening to the Sisters singing. Just LOVE it.

  • @imnottheone5538
    @imnottheone5538 Před 4 lety +24

    Love her! What a wonderful message!

    • @matthewhall6444
      @matthewhall6444 Před 4 lety +2

      @Jay Broughton Shall I take advice from someone who can't even properly spell "children"? probably not.

    • @hayleymarse2853
      @hayleymarse2853 Před 4 lety +1

      Jay Broughton far more children get raped/abused in public schools and even more from family members. At least the Catholic Church put practices into place to prevent abuse from happening

  • @drcardinalli
    @drcardinalli Před 4 lety +14

    💖 Oh, this is so deeply beautiful in every way! 💖

  • @gabrielahernandezdelly5586

    Beautiful!

  • @dsouzajames8219
    @dsouzajames8219 Před 4 lety +4

    Praise God !

  • @tonyd287
    @tonyd287 Před 4 lety +3

    I like this sister of life
    S v
    Thank you
    For your message
    God bless you
    Sister

  • @berniegomez5595
    @berniegomez5595 Před rokem

    Thank you Sis. Bethany Madonna, you are such wonderful and anointed speaker,! We love the Sisters of Life🙏

  • @speroconstantine9957
    @speroconstantine9957 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks so much

  • @jemsusabraham2528
    @jemsusabraham2528 Před 4 měsíci

    I LOVE THIS AWAY AND I FOLLOW TO YOU>>

  • @karinagbarros6301
    @karinagbarros6301 Před 2 lety +2

    Love .. thank you so much and God bless you :)

  • @AFreckledAngel
    @AFreckledAngel Před 4 lety +7

    I just love her!!

  • @elsasantos8710
    @elsasantos8710 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm so glad I came across this video I know it was two years ago but it lifted my spirits. Thank you, may the grace of God continue to bless you with your beautiful vocation.
    Prayers and warmest air hugs
    Elsa🙏🙏📿💜🕊

  • @angela6405
    @angela6405 Před 4 lety +7

    That was excellent. Thank you

  • @georogekallurankallurans6260

    Maybe please remembered us in your prayers and also to all

  • @jeannebouwman1970
    @jeannebouwman1970 Před 3 měsíci

    "sisters are slam dunking" they always are

  • @user-ig7dw2go6k
    @user-ig7dw2go6k Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you Sister.

  • @lisa4candlz
    @lisa4candlz Před 2 lety +2

    the Jonah comparison. i feel that… especially since that was today’s homily this morning at my church. I’m Jonah. 🙈

  • @ev_green_
    @ev_green_ Před 4 lety +6

    the young sister all the way on the left when they are singing has her vocation story on youtube, just search sisters of life , its beautiful

  • @christiananzume9916
    @christiananzume9916 Před 4 lety +6

    "I will make you fishers of men" 😭 o come follow me to new life.

  • @selvakumari1686
    @selvakumari1686 Před 2 lety +1

    Amen

  • @katherinequesada7382
    @katherinequesada7382 Před 2 lety

    What a beautiful life!

  • @iamdavidjehovahsolomonroth6890

    TAKECARE
    MARRIAGE IS LOVE VICATION IS TOTAL SURRENDER TO A HIGHER CALLING CALLED SACRIFICIAL LOVE IN BOTH GOD SEES YOUR INNER MAN, AND LOVES YOU EITHER WAYS
    IN THIS FALLEN WORLD HOLY SPIRIT LEADS US TO OUR VERY PURPOSE WHICH WE ARE DESTINED TO IT IS SALVATION
    TRULY
    👑KING SOLOMON

  • @peterpehiachanglu6958
    @peterpehiachanglu6958 Před 3 lety

    God bless you all 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @pawelsawicki7003
    @pawelsawicki7003 Před 4 lety +2

    Amazing

  • @aliciapitterson2010
    @aliciapitterson2010 Před rokem

    I enjoyed listening

  • @Freemindz418
    @Freemindz418 Před rokem

    Beautiful

  • @Carlos-li7zd
    @Carlos-li7zd Před 4 lety +6

    💙

  • @alphonso.bernardus
    @alphonso.bernardus Před 3 lety +2

    How to follow Jesus whole heartedly???

  • @meiralter816
    @meiralter816 Před 2 lety +1

    Can someone might be help me we the words of the song ?

  • @have2behere477
    @have2behere477 Před 4 lety +1

    Even if Jesus speaks directly to you, the remainder of his flock are wolves dressed as sheep and they all claim that same experience shalom

  • @stefannawaz8340
    @stefannawaz8340 Před 3 měsíci

    💫🌷🌻💎🌻🌷💫

  • @asifmuniruniverse7732
    @asifmuniruniverse7732 Před 2 lety

    If you pick here that meaning then I'm better alone ?

  • @marypinakat8594
    @marypinakat8594 Před 4 lety +3

    Sr Bethany, Huge appreciation☆
    BTW is your surname real or surreal? It more than suits you though☆
    You are LOVELY and AWESOME☆☆☆

    • @jacquelinezurawski2230
      @jacquelinezurawski2230 Před 3 lety +1

      It is a double, given when habit is received.

    • @melissafeds1344
      @melissafeds1344 Před 3 lety

      Does a nun's surname change as well or only the first name? It doesn't for priests right?

    • @hayleymarse2853
      @hayleymarse2853 Před 2 lety

      @@melissafeds1344 they pick a new name when entering religious life. Their legal name remains the same. Diocesan priests keep their birth name but priests who join an order such as the Dominicans pick new religious names! For some religious, it might contain part of their baptismal name but many times it doesnt

  • @meganwhite4537
    @meganwhite4537 Před 2 lety

    I feel married to our Lord but I'm not a sister

  • @devoradamaris
    @devoradamaris Před 17 dny +1

    🕊🌎🕊🕊sharing🫂thankYOU

  • @mauijttewaal
    @mauijttewaal Před 3 lety +2

    :-)

  • @user-lv1wn5wq7n
    @user-lv1wn5wq7n Před 4 lety +4

    I like seeing nuns getting infatuated after receiving Holy Communion.The ffect is Real. One fatso rushes at incredible speed to the altar to be the first to receive

  • @meahr4654
    @meahr4654 Před 4 lety +1

    Confession is not my thing.. I don't even understand why. I confess to Jesus directly...

    • @johnnotrealname8168
      @johnnotrealname8168 Před 4 lety +6

      Yeah at that point the Priest acts in persona Christi by the authority of Christ.

    • @StevenRay7393
      @StevenRay7393 Před 4 lety +7

      Meah Rosete try it once and you will feel the relief taken off your shoulders. You can’t feel that asking by your self.

    • @thomasmcewen5493
      @thomasmcewen5493 Před 4 lety +3

      In 1942 Hitler ordered Prague to be made Judenfrei and Catholics walked with their neighbors to Theresienstadt then to Dachau where they died. The protestants quoted Romans 13 to obey Hitler. Do you think they could have benefited from some Theology and advise from a priest in confession. The judgement is focused on how you treated your neighbor not on how well you use scripture to stay alive. Not even the hardest atheist communist secret police respected biblical Christians who kneeled using scripture, they did respect the religious prisoners who was tortured and refused to reject Christ. 96% of the religious prisoners in Dachau was Catholics not biblical Christians.

    • @mayerfromny5469
      @mayerfromny5469 Před 4 lety +2

      Confession is not the thing of Satan either.

    • @jacquelinezurawski2230
      @jacquelinezurawski2230 Před 3 lety +3

      So you don't believe in the Bible? "Whose sins you forgive are forgiven..." said to Peter.

  • @have2behere477
    @have2behere477 Před 4 lety +2

    All Jesus is, are spiritual gifts. Gifts that are not potent. They are lacking. Man aspires for big things. Bigger than he has given. Not only this, Jesus helps nobody with this world we live in the flesh. His churches are poor making beggars out of so many. Even love, joy, pleasantness must be wrestled from the grips of his progeny on earth where they dwell.

  • @JavMacHer
    @JavMacHer Před 4 lety +1

    HARD PASS!!