An appology for not having posted yet on my experience with the sisters in Argentina (Disciples of Jesus of St. John the Baptist/Discipulas de Jesus de San Juan Bautista).

A lot happened on the trip -- and some of it is quite personal which has made it that much more harder to get it down into words.

But -- here's the kicker.

I've decided to travel to Mexico to ... visit the brothers and sisters of the same community. They are having a youth encounter from the 26 of Dec to the 29th or so (ERCaJ). One of the priests extended an invitation while I was in Argentina -- I didn't think I'd find a cheap airfare; but I did!

So I will be in Mexico from the 25th to the 6th of Jan ... I may have to stay in Mexico City on the 4th and 5th but I haven't worked this out yet (I'd rather stay with the brothers and the sisters, but with the travel I have to make sure I can get to the airport on the 6th, and the low cost hotel option requires a 2 night stay).

This could have been another countdown ... but I would have just gotten too overwhelmed (its hard enough trying to work and stay motivated when I just want to enter ... the countdown would have made it worse).

Thanks in advance

-- Carmen

I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your visit and are continuing your discernment. You might love Father Pablo Straub's sisters in Acapulco while you're in Mexico. Sixteen of them stayed in our Extern quarters while I was a postulant at OLAM, and I kid you not, they were the happiest women I have ever met. They live according to the writings of St. Alphonsus Liguori.

Hang in there Carmen! Hope all is well with you! :>

I pmed you about something, Carmen, so hopefully you've seen that. I will pray for you on this trip as well.

Yep ... saw it ... PMd back. Thanks!