Wildflower Reunion

If the Divine Gardener "dresses the lillies", how much more does he provide for his consecrated brides? In this episode, Karen, Hannah, Dawn and Simi talk about the meaning of abandonment to the providence of God, and how he provides for each of his brides uniquely in their own personal circumstances. They discuss the role of suffering and knowing the goodness of God at all times in their lives.  In this All Saints Day episode, the wildflowers also share their all-time favourite Saints.  Find us here: Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/wildflowerreunion⁠ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wildflowerreunion/⁠ Linktree ⁠https://www.linktr.ee/wildflowerreunion

The beauty of wildflowers is how each one is unique. And the beautiful reality of consecrated virginity is the joy of living the fullness of our personalities in all their uniqueness. Karen, Hannah, Simi and Dawn talk about the call to live distinctively in the world, being true to our bridal call.  Plus, the wildflowers chat about their unique hobbies - from sailing to belly-dancing, from opera-singing to punting. Find us here: Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/wildflowerreunion⁠ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wildflowerreunion/⁠ Linktree ⁠https://www.linktr.ee/wildflowerreunion

How do we avoid thinking that the grass is greener somewhere else? Is there something restrictive about being rooted in our dioceses for our whole life? How do we overcome our fear of making a commitment to a particular geographical place? Karen, Hannah, and Dawn (we missed Simi!!) talk about how consecrated virgins are called to "bloom" where they are planted, confident as brides in the Father's providence.  Plus, the wildflowers chat about all things fall/autumn... pumpkin patches, apple cider bourbon and gorgeous colours! Find us here: Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/wildflowerreunion⁠ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wildflowerreunion/⁠ Linktree ⁠https://www.linktr.ee/wildflowerreunion

Being a "wildflower" growing in the field of the world means being open to the unexpected call of Jesus. Consecrated virgins soon realise that at the heart of their vocation is a radical availability to Him. What does it look like when we are called to grow in unexpected places? Or to unexpected apostolates? Karen, Hannah, Simi and Dawn chat about how surrender to Jesus means 5-year plans can be thrown out, but about how adventure with our Bridegroom is the greatest life of all. Join us as we continue our discussion of Matthew 6:25-34, "Learn from how the wildflowers grow." Find us here: Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/wildflowerreunion⁠ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wildflowerreunion/⁠ Linktree ⁠https://www.linktr.ee/wildflowerreunion

Karen, Hannah, Simi and Dawn begin a new season by looking at Matthew 6:25-34, "Learn from how the wildflowers grow." What does living "in the wild" mean for a consecrated virgin? From the outside it can look like being unprotected or unprovided for, and yet, Jesus teaches that the wildflowers have all that they need. How do consecrated virgins thrive in the world? What are some of the challenges, and how does Jesus meet them?  Find us here: Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/wildflowerreunion⁠ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wildflowerreunion/⁠ Linktree ⁠https://www.linktr.ee/wildflowerreunion

Karen, Simi, Hannah and Dawn introduce season 4 which launches on September 1st. Introducing... "Consider how the Wildflowers grow!" Join us as we dive into Matthew 6:25-34. How do you experience being a wildflower as you live or discern the vocation to consecrated virginity? Contemplate Scripture and nature with us as we explore what Jesus teaches us about being wildflowers. 

Season 3 concludes with the climax of the rite of consecration - the Bishop’s consecratory prayer - as the woman is consecrated to Jesus Christ. Karen, Hannah, Simi and Dawn talk about the theology of the prayer of consecration, what it brings about in the soul of the woman consecrated, and how it differs from religious profession. They discuss certain parts of this significant and ancient prayer that have held most meaning for them in their consecrated lives.  Join us in September for Season 4!  Find us here: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wildflowerreunion Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildflowerreunion/ Linktree https://www.linktr.ee/wildflowerreunion

Lying prostrate on the floor of the sanctuary. The Church singing the litany of the saints over you.  What is that experience like as a woman being consecrated to Christ? In this episode, Karen, Hannah, Simi and Dawn talk about the experience of prostration in the rite of consecration.  They talk about how they spiritually prepared for such a moment of self-surrender, how they chose extra saints to be included in the litany… and even the practicalities of prostrating on the sanctuary.  Find us here: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wildflowerreunion Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildflowerreunion/ Linktree https://www.linktr.ee/wildflowerreunion

“Father, receive my resolution to follow Christ in a life of perfect chastity which, with God's help, I here profess before you and God's holy people.” With these words, the woman to be consecrated gives her firm and definite resolve to lay down her life completely for Christ and his Church.  Can a person ever be ready to make such a solemn resolution? Is such a resolution a flight from relationship? Does it require a superhuman force? In this Easter episode, Karen, Hannah, Simi and Dawn talk about placing their hands into their Bishop’s and making this resolution.  “Celibacy is … presented as a free choice that takes place in the relational space that is the body. With this choice the person responds to the God of love who calls and reveals himself in the face of Christ. This is not a flight from relationship, nor is it the fruit of superhuman force, but a gift that belongs to the dynamism of the transfiguration of relationality that distinguishes the style begun by Jesus: evangelical fraternity, the basis of reconciled humanity and the foundation of koinonía on which the life of the Church is based.” Ecclesiae Sponsae Imago, 15 Find us here:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wildflowerreunion  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildflowerreunion/  Linktree https://www.linktr.ee/wildflowerreunion 

What does it feel like to resolve to “persevere to the end of your days in the holy state of virginity”? And to “accept solemn consecration as a bride of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God”?  These are two of the three questions to which a virgin gives her free consent during the Bishop’s examination leading up to the rite of her consecration.  In this Holy Week episode, Karen, Hannah, Simi and Dawn talk about their experiences of giving their free consent to their Bishops.   “The charism of virginity, accepted by the woman and confirmed by the Church through consecration, is a gift that derives from the Father, by means of the Son, in the Spirit.” Ecclesiae Sponsae Imago, 23 The four wildflowers also discuss the graces they have received during Lent.  Find us here: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wildflowerreunion Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildflowerreunion/ Linktree https://www.linktr.ee/wildflowerreunion