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I thought in light of all the people being accepted to this and that, that I might start a thread for people to say all in one place if they are starting a new path this summer for a vocation of any sort so that we may keep each other in our prayers.

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hi,

It sounds kind of strange to write this now, but recently God has been tugging on my heart. I know that he wants me to be a priest, but i want it to be on his time. I am completely open to it, but i have no idea when i should take action......

Prayers are always helpful :)

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I'm going on a vocational pilgrimage to Medjugorje, a place where five people reportedly receive visions from the Blessed Mother.

Though it is not approved by the church yet, since it is still ongoing, it should be a great time of prayer and deep discernment of my vocation, as I will be going with a recently ordained priest.

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I could possibly be embarking on a new path. I was accepted to the Sister Servants in Alabama to enter as a postulant on August 15, although that's pending my loans getting paid off. I'm totally cool with waiting, though, if I need to since I have a full time job lined up that I can stick with if I need to (the joy of working for one's mom)!

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medjugorje isn't about vocations though, it is about a style of life. Not that searching for a vocation is a bad thing, but just keep that in mind. Whatever path you choose, it is about being who Jesus wants and calls us to be.

I hope you believe. Mary is so amazing. THe power just flows from there, truly a time of grace.

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[quote name='jgirl' date='Apr 27 2005, 10:03 PM'] I could possibly be embarking on a new path. I was accepted to the Sister Servants in Alabama to enter as a postulant on August 15, although that's pending my loans getting paid off. I'm totally cool with waiting, though, if I need to since I have a full time job lined up that I can stick with if I need to (the joy of working for one's mom)! [/quote]
Congrats on being accepted! Tonight was my first night praying with my new community at Compline. It was awesome. I hope such experiences will fill your life with your new community. That is odd, I begin my novitiate the day before you being your postulancey. Prayers.

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ForHimAlone

I'm going to be spending a few days in June at the Cistercian monastery in Wisconsin. I am so joyful and I can not wait for my visit!

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dude i wish we had monasteries around here. THe nearest one is in richardton which is like 4 hours away. :S

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[quote name='jezic' date='Apr 27 2005, 11:05 PM'] medjugorje isn't about vocations though, it is about a style of life. Not that searching for a vocation is a bad thing, but just keep that in mind. Whatever path you choose, it is about being who Jesus wants and calls us to be.

I hope you believe. Mary is so amazing. THe power just flows from there, truly a time of grace. [/quote]
I never said it was.

I am saying I'm taking a vocational pilgrimage there. Meaning I'm going with a group of people considering the priesthood, along with a newly ordained priest.

Medjugorje has great fruits and in some cases it has sparked religious vocations.

Peace,

Eddie

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Paphnutius

[quote name='ForHimAlone' date='May 2 2005, 12:58 PM'] I'm going to be spending a few days in June at the Cistercian monastery in Wisconsin. I am so joyful and I can not wait for my visit! [/quote]
Wow Cistercian, you are a glutton for punishment eh? Joking. That is really cool. I do not think I could be that austere though...have fun!

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[quote name='the_rev' date='May 2 2005, 03:50 PM'] I never said it was.

I am saying I'm taking a vocational pilgrimage there. Meaning I'm going with a group of people considering the priesthood, along with a newly ordained priest.

Medjugorje has great fruits and in some cases it has sparked religious vocations.

Peace,

Eddie [/quote]
i understand. It is just my general caution of not expecting to much.

I do hope it helps vocations.....

now to get the rest of the people considering to go there.....

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JMJ
5/2 - St. Athanasius

No, gluttons for punishment become [i]Carthusians[/i]. ;)

Well, I suppose I am "starting anew" this fall - I'll be heading up to Mundelein in Chicago for four more years of seminary. I'll be ordained to the priesthood in 2009, [i]Deo volente[/i]... :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

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