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Chapter 1: What challenges does Helena face in joining the convent?
Poland, 1924. One by one, the doors of Warsaw's convents are closed on Helena, and she is sent away. But she may have one last chance. As she makes her way to the convent of Our Lady of Mercy, she hopes and prays to finally be admitted as a religious sister. But will the doors be open to her? And will the sisters allow a poor peasant girl to join them without a rich girl's dowry?
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If the Lord has accepted you, then I also will accept.
Chapter 2: What is Helena's plan to pay for her postulant wardrobe?
Oh, Mother, I am filled with joy. When can I move in? Oh, I am sorry, Helena. The door of the convent is not open to you at this time. But, Mother Superior, you said if Jesus... I did, Helena. But you must work and earn the money to pay for your postulant wardrobe and your habit first. You have no dowry. I understand. I am sure Mrs. Lipchuk will continue to employ me.
I'll make payments each week until I have earned enough money to pay for my wardrobe.
Chapter 3: How does Mother Superior respond to Helena's determination?
I look forward to the day we can welcome you. Thank you, Mother, and I will be back.
Another payment, Miss Kowalska? Yes, Mother Margaret. My 50th and final payment. I must admit I am impressed. I didn't think you could do it in a year, and here you are. Two weeks shy of a year. Come in. I'll take you to Mother Superior.
Chapter 4: What is Helena's first experience in the convent like?
You will?
I will. Follow me. Mother Superior, the Kowalska girl is here with her final payment for her trousseau.
Who, Sister Margaret? I don't know what you're talking about.
It's me, Mother Superior. Helena. Helena Kowalska. Ah, yes.
Chapter 5: How does Helena cope with the unkindness from some sisters?
The young lady that Jesus sent us.
Hello again. She has made a payment every week for almost a year. Mother, I'm all paid up.
You certainly are a determined young woman. Yes, Mother. Mother, when will your doors be opened to me?
At evening vespers on August 1st, the feast of Our Lady of the Angels. You must be patient until then.
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Chapter 6: What vision does Helena have that brings her comfort?
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first day as part of the congregation of Our Lady of Mercy. Oh Mother it was so worth the wait. Welcome Helena.
You've been here a few weeks now, Helena. What do you think of our congregation?
Oh, Mother Margaret, I am so very happy. It seems like I have burst into a life of paradise.
Well, you haven't met Sister Marciana yet. She returns today from retreat, and you are her charge.
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Chapter 7: What does Jesus reveal to Helena about her mission?
She makes me look like sunshine.
Mother, you are sunshine. Maybe just hiding behind the cloud at times.
I must admit, you have won me over. To hear that brings me such joy. That's her. Sister Marciana. Are you the new girl? Yes, sister. Helena.
Chapter 8: How does Helena respond to her calling after receiving her new name?
Helena Kowalska. What on earth could you possibly be so joyful about? And why are you so early to Vespers?
Oh, Sister Marciana, I've waited my entire life to be here. I know I'm early for Vespers, but I just couldn't wait.
Go to the kitchen. Now. Do not leave the kitchen until you have emptied every cabinet, scrubbed them down, and put the dishes, glassware, pots, pans, and anything else that needs cleaning back in perfect order. Yes, sister. I will go right after Vespers. Did you not understand my directions? I did. I just thought... No thinking. Just scrubbing. Go.
I think I need you, my dear guardian angel. I pray for your intervention. This is a tough one. Many of the sisters are unkind to me, and I don't know why Sister Marziana dislikes me so, but please help me to love her anyway. Finally finished. I can't wait to get into my bed. I'm so exhausted. I missed Vespers completely. Dear Jesus, the sisters have not been very nice to me.
It's been three weeks since I have joined this congregation, and there is very little time here for prayer. I feel it in my soul that I should enter a religious community of stricter observance. Tomorrow, I will announce my departure to Mother Superior. My eyes! The light is so bright it fills the room! O sorrowful Jesus, why does your face appear on my curtain with open wounds?
Why are your large tears falling on my bedspread? Jesus, who has hurt you so?
It is you who will cause me this pain if you leave this convent. It is to this place that I called you, and nowhere else.
I beg your pardon, my Jesus. Your will is clear that I should remain in this congregation. I will not even think of another religious order.
I have prepared many graces for you.
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