Name: Sr. M. Christine Pisani

Country of Origin: Australia

When and where entered Congregation: 
6th January 1968, Homebush, NSW.

First Profession: 11th March 1972

 I had been thinking about Religious Life for some time and had practically decided to enter the Order of Religious sisters by whom I had been taught in the primary and secondary schools, when something unexpected happened.

I was visiting a group of friends at one of their homes when two Sister Disciples of the Divine Master who had lost their way, stopped to ask for directions. They were looking for another girl who was interested in the Order. When the sisters saw this group of young women, they took the opportunity to do some vocation promotion. One of  them asked  if any of us wanted to become a nun. To the amazement of my friends, I put up my hand! We were all invited to go and visit their community, and the rest is history!

I was attracted by the joyful simplicity and warm friendly hospitality of the sisters. Their life centred on Jesus present in the Eucharist, the Priesthood and the Liturgy, I also found to be very appealing.  I decided that this was the life that I wanted to commit myself to for the rest of my life. I can truly say that I have never regretted making that choice even though I have had my fair share of challenges along the way.

Over the years I have been involved in various ministries in the Eucharistic, Priestly and Liturgical Apostolates. I have enjoyed especially caring for the sick and elderly priests where I was able to show the compassionate face of Christ and at the same time be enriched by their witness of faithful and generous dedication. “ By this all will know that you are my disciples, by the love you have for one another.” (Jn.13:35)

If you feel that the Lord is calling you to follow him in a more radical way, do not be afraid to respond wholeheartedly to his call as what you will receive from Him will far surpass anything that you will leave behind.