Sr. Ritamae

As a native New Yorker (born on the Island of Manhattan NYC) here I am transplanted to the tranquil rolling hills of the Southern Tier of New York State. I had given thought to religious life but decided there was plenty of time to think about that after I had completed my undergraduate degree.

Doing research on Russian Education for an Ed Class, I glanced at the section of books to my left. There was the collection of the Trappist, Thomas Merton - the spark of monastic lifestyle was ignited. The flame grew slowly but surely and is now burning brightly as I endeavor to reflect with my sisters the Light of Christ.