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Chapter 1: What challenges does Helena face upon arriving in Warsaw?
The Warsaw Vienna Railway Station, 1924. 19-year-old Helena arrives in the big city alone. Her only belongings in a small burlap sack. Now she must find a place to stay and a convent that will take her. But Warsaw is no place for a girl far from her home. And finding a new one may prove harder than she imagined.
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Borso! Last stop, Borso!
Thank you, sir.
You have anything in the luggage car?
This sack is all I own.
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Chapter 2: How does Helena plan to find a convent to join?
Is there a church nearby? A convent?
I don't know. I never get off the train. Hurry up, lady.
Hello, sir. I'm Helena.
Hello, Helena. Move, or I'll miss my appointment. Excuse me, I didn't mean... Take the number 7 tram to Gabriel Nerutovic Square, St. James, edge of town, convent behind the church.
Thank you. Thank you so much. I think this is the stop. Dear Lord, guide me. Please. I'm terrified of this place. Please, lead me. Lead me to where you want me to go.
Good afternoon.
Good afternoon, sister. I'm Helena Kowalska, and I'd like to take the veil here.
You'd like to join our order?
Yes, sister.
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Chapter 3: What is Helena's experience when she first approaches the convent?
I want to get there before the sisters have lunch. Lord Jesus, help me. Don't leave me alone.
Miss Kowalska, you have an inferior education, a low social status, and no dowry.
Mother Magritte, can I speak to you? In my office, please?
Yes, Mother Superior.
Young lady, what is your name? Helena Kowalska. Please make yourself comfortable. I'll be right back.
Mother Superior, this girl is inconspicuous, too old, fragile, and by occupation a cook. On top of that, she has no dowry and no money for a postulant's wardrobe. Sit, Sister Margaret.
Margaret. When I saw her unkempt appearance, I too thought to myself, she is not for us. But wouldn't it be more in keeping with love for one's neighbor to ask the girl a few superficial questions before bidding her farewell? Paul, I suppose. I will speak to her myself, Mother Margaret. You will stay here.
Mother Margaret? I will stay here, Mother Superior.
Helena, please join me in the parlor.
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Chapter 4: What obstacles does Helena encounter during her application process?
I will run to the chapel and ask Jesus. Thank you, Mother. Thank you. Oh, where is the chapel?
Down the hall, through the double doors to the right.
I wish to serve you, Lord, in this convent and pray every day in this beautiful chapel. I kneel before you to ask you, Lord of this house, will you accept me?
I do accept you. You are in my heart.
Chapter 5: How does Helena respond to rejection from the convent?
Thank you, Jesus. Thank you. Mother! Mother Superior! In here, Helena.
Well, has the Lord accepted you?
Yes, I asked him. I said, Lord of this house, will you accept me? And he said, I do accept you. You are in my heart. Oh, Mother, I am in his heart.
If the Lord has accepted you, then I also will accept. When can I move in? Oh, I am sorry, Helena. The door of the convent is not open to you at this time.
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