People often ask...

"what could possibly possess a person to make her want to give up her freedom and the pleasures of the world in order to lock herself up in a cloister....

"The simple and profound answer is that she has heard in her heart the words of Jesus Christ: 'Come, follow Me.'"

"The Visitation Sisters' apostolate to teach young girls is greatly enriched by the primary vocation of the Sisters, which is to a life of prayer."

"If you are discerning a vocation to the religious life and would like to visit our community please contact us for additional information."

From the web site of the Visitation Monastery
in Frederick, Maryland.