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Anybody know what's been going on down in Nashville? With the big feast yesterday, I imagine there were some professions or investitures. I don't think we've had any Saint Cecilia discerners around for a while...


http://www.nashvilledominican.org/


What did you do at the Monastery Sister MC?

Just heard back from Sr. Mary Emily yesterday!

She says they had an incredible day at the Motherhouse for the feast of St. Dominic. Cardinal Bertone, who is in town for the Knights of Columbus Convention, came to visit them and brought greetings to them from Pope Benedict!! She seemed ecstatic.

She said that the photos of the recent ceremonies would be up in a couple days. Their nine new postulants entered three days ago and are doing well!


That's the news from the Nashville front!


And yes, there is a St. Cecilia discerner right here! All i've got is a six year military service to finish out, but God willing I will be joining them eventually.

i'm a st. cecilia discerner!!!!

not too serious yet i'm sad to say... but someday, i hope


i really really love them... but i've only one email to the novice mistress under my belt as of yet

I've discerned with them in the past and have attended two of their vocation retreats. The Holy Spirit's JOY lives within their community!

I might attend in January. The ticket alone will cost me two months of rent, though

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Only nine? That's a small group for them. lol. God is good. Many blessings. Thanks for the update!

9 out of the 14 who entered last summer--I'd say that's just about right (statistically speaking). The stats I've seen usually have about 50% of those who entered will profess final vows.

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I believe she wrote "postulants who entered 3 days ago", not postulants entering the novitiate. As an aside, I'm inclined to think their percentage is above 50%, but I suppose one would need to talk with the sisters to know for sure.

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double post.

Sorry for the confusion--there are nine NEW postulants. I'm not exactly sure how many women just received the habit--but from what I remember I think it was most of their "2006 class," which was thirteen.

I think the confusion was all on my part and how I read the thread. Nine new postulants = nine wonderful blessings. I know of a few of them who asked for papers at the May retreat. I can't wait to see pictures!!!

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Amen! Pictures!!!

No photos yet. I'm back in Nashville now and will hopefully be meeting the new postulants in the next few days!!

i know one of the new postulants!!! she is quite amazing... i miss her loads

i didn't know that.



i might go in Octover.

If you're going to Nashville, please tell Sister Mary Bethany and Sister Grace Dominic that Claire from Baltimore misses them and is praying for them!

Can I come in someone's suitcase?

I'll have room. I'm notorious for packing light.

So I'll see you at Amsterdam Airport on January 1st?

HAHA

i'll find a way to get there

thanks:D

I just emailed Sr. Mary Emily... prayers?

fairly sure i'm going to be like this until i get a reply