Susan Rose: Amateur Catholic

Hi there! I see on Penni's (Martha, Martha) and Mark's (You Duped Me Lord) blogs that they have joined your illustrious ranks, which must of course move you from "B" to "B+" status as they are two of my favorite amateur Catholic bloggers.

While I was nominated for a Catholic Blog Award in the Best Blog by a Woman category, I came in last place with just 5.9% of the vote. So quite obviously, I'm an amateur. Of course the winner of that category is one of your charter members!

I discovered the Catholic blogosphere when I was trying to ignore that pesky call to become a Sister. I kept going to Google and typing in "Should Susan become a Sister" or "What should Susan do with her life" or "Does anyone become a nun anymore?" to no avail. I was however lucky enough to happen upon the real life stories of amateur Catholics who were struggling to make sense of this thing called life. I was inspired by their honesty and integrity, and it helped me to decide that I too could trust in my loving God and walk down this path to see where it leads. I must say I've been pleasantly surprised!

I've been sharing my own vocation discernment story at Musings of a Discerning Woman for a little over a year now. I also have a tendency to share my amateur opinions and thoughts about scripture, current events, and social justice. And in true amateur fashion, I'm am aficionado of meme's and blogthing type quizzes. A true professional would never imagine posting such things!

I would be honored to join your 2nd or 3rd string of Amateur Catholics.

Respectfully submitted,
Susan Rose Francois

Thank goodness, I am so amateurish in every other way than by accidentally pulling off that blog award, eh? Or I wouldn't be in this illustrious group ... along with you! Because if there's something that I love it's a groovy sister to be. Will some of your groove rub off on us at this blog? Because I could use it!

Welcome, Susan Rose.