As a Daughter of St. Paul, I’ve discovered that God’s grace is often most visible in the hidden, ordinary moments of daily life — the times when I feel small or uncertain, yet choose to trust his call anew. There have been seasons when my path felt unclear or our mission felt heavy. But again and again, the Lord has shown his quiet faithfulness, leading me forward one step at a time. I’ve learned that my call to religious life isn’t about having perfect strength or clarity, but about letting God’s love sustain me right where I am.
Mother Thecla Merlo’s words have become a lifeline for me: “Father, I surrender myself completely to you. You are everything. You see everything. You provide for everything. All I want is your love and your grace.”
Her faith reminds me that surrender is not weakness — it’s the doorway to peace. In those moments of surrender, I’ve seen grace transform fatigue into joy, and uncertainty into deeper trust. Looking back, I realize that God’s fidelity has been the constant melody beneath every change and challenge. To anyone discerning a vocation: trust that the One who calls you will also carry you — his grace truly is enough.
