Journey to Becoming a Carmelite Nun

The speaker initially planned to study law and politics in Madrid but was redirected to Pamplona by her parents to attend a university associated with Opus Dei. Initially resistant, she found a community that shared her interests and began a journey of personal and spiritual growth. Despite struggles with faith and selfishness, she gradually embraced a closer relationship with God. Faced with the decision to become a numerary of Opus Dei or a Carmelite nun, she chose the latter, committing to a life of sacrifice and prayer. This decision was supported by her parents, allowing her to complete her degree while preparing for her new life.

What was the narrator's initial plan for her education?

• Study engineering in Valencia

• Study art in Seville

• Study medicine in Barcelona

• Study law and politics in Madrid

How did the narrator feel about attending the University of Opus Dei initially?

• Confident

• Apprehensive

• Indifferent

• Excited

What realization did the narrator have during her university years?

• She was interested in technology

• She was distant from God

• She wanted to become a doctor

• She wanted to travel the world

What practice helped the narrator in her spiritual awakening?

• Meditation

• Yoga

• Pilgrimage

• Spiritual exercises

What were the two options the narrator considered for her calling?

• Becoming a teacher or a doctor

• Starting a business or traveling

• Joining a political party or a charity

• Becoming a numerary of Opus Dei or a Carmelite nun

What did the narrator's parents request after she shared her decision?

• To travel with them

• To join a different convent

• To reconsider her decision

• To stay and finish her degree

What is a key aspect of the life of a Carmelite nun?

• Using modern technology

• Engaging in manual work

• Eating gourmet meals

• Traveling frequently

What do Carmelites give up as part of their lifestyle?

• Reading novels and answering letters

• Eating fruits

• Attending social events

• Using public transport

How does the narrator plan to 'travel' as a Carmelite nun?

• By listening to music

• By reading travel books

• Through prayer

• By watching documentaries

What did the narrator learn to do with Jesus' heart?

• Cook meals

• Travel the world

• Write poetry

• Love people