Catholic Vocation Station
Discussion for present and future priests, nuns, brothers and sisters.
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Yoodle!
by Lilllabettt- 11 replies
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Hi phamily! I already posted at Open Mic, but here I am again. I'm a long time lurker, and reading about your hopes, struggles and victories has been a huge inspiration for me. I've already spoken with some of you a lot ( hey jgirl!) but I look forward to making [b]all[/b] of your ears fall off! I've been discerning my vocation for almost a couple years now ... since I was Confirmed, in April 2004. I visited the Sister Servants of the Eternal Word and was >>>>this<<<< close to entering last July. But that wasn't God's Will. I'm still discerning with them ( the Sisters are so sweet and completely understanding) but I'm also looking at th…
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"our Desires"
by bernadette d- 11 replies
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Short extract from homily, full text on The Word, Werd [size=5]Since, in the work of God, there is absolutely nothing any of us can do of ourselves, therefore, none of us can excuse ourselves by complaining that we are less talented than others. Whereas our physical powers and mental abilities are personally distinct and strictly limited, our spirit, on the other hand, is capable of being tuned into the infinity of God Himself, and this happens for each and every one of us through our exercising the freedom -- won for us by Jesus -- to love good and reject evil. The true criterion for a faithful servant of God is, therefore, the nature and the depth of that perso…
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Devotion To St. Therese And Alencon Lace
by Laurie- 11 replies
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For anyone with a devotion to St. Therese, ordering a bit of Alencon lace could be a beautiful way to pay tribute to her and her family and give her thanks for interceding on behalf of your vocation! Therese's mother, Zelie Martin, made Alencon lace. She ran the business out of her home. Here's a website that sells Alencon lace today: http://www.housefabric.com/Alencon-Lace-C84.aspx Here's one pattern, of many (this one is lace trim): This lace could be used for a veil on a wedding day (for the various vocations), to hem a handerchief on a wedding day (especially for the groom), etc. It could also be used to celebrate a first communion (veil f…
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Why Is Religious And/or Religious Life So Interesting?
by A Yearning Heart- 11 replies
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I'm fasinated about religious and religious life...not sure why....but looking at so many topics in the vocation forum i gather alot of you our there are as well...I was wondering why do we find religious nuns/priests and their lifestyles/ life stories are so interesting? I thought you guys may have some thoughts to share...
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Please pray
by Carmelite4christ- 11 replies
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Hi, I pray those who have a special devotion to st Francis, lover of animals, can please pray for me my cat is lost, today is the second day, she is spayed, and goes outside once in a while. I can't find her, I hope and pray she will come back, I have been looking, and nothing.... it's heartbreaking! Especially when you love animals. I worry about if she's ok... id rather have someone good and kind find her, than for her to become a stray! Jesus knows how my heart is broken, for he knows everything. My prayers are that I find her! If anyone can kindly pray for me that I have success in finding her, I would greatly appreciate it, during this time. Thank-you!
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There Are No Words. . .
by Laudate_Dominum- 11 replies
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"Here is an extraordinary letter written by a young nun, Sister Lucy Vertrusc, to her mother superior. Sister Vertrusc became pregnant after she was raped in 1995 during the war in the former Yugoslavia. The letter appeared in an Italian newspaper at the behest of her Mother Superior..." [url="http://www.realclearreligion.com/index_files/9700d87ecef59271ce15f9554f57fe47-436.html"]Letter from a pregnant nun who was raped[/url]
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A Word from the Moderators
by Lil Red- 11 replies
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we know that the Vocation Station seems like it can be the forgotten phorum of phatmass, but it is not true. mods do step in here from time to time, and we will be stepping in here more often. we are here to remind you to practice the virtues of humility, patience, and charity. please remember your manners when you post. this is a friendly warning. posts that attack religious communities and/or religious will NOT be tolerated. if you have a beef with a religious community and/or religious, please explain clearly and charitably the problem you have with them and why. perhaps someone will be able to clarify your misconception (if that may be the case). [b][u]Litany of Hu…
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Labouré Society (Student Loan Resolution) New Program
by LaboureSociety- 11 replies
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[font="Palatino Linotype"]+ Dear Friends in Christ, [/font][font="Palatino Linotype"]The Labouré Society exists to provide financial assistance and spiritual support to individuals, who must resolve student loans in order to pursue their vocation to priestly and/or religious life in the Catholic Church. In the past, our program operated on a rolling application basis throughout the year. For a variety of reasons, that will no longer be the case. A[b]spirants hoping to enter in Summer 2012 and beyond, must apply before September 15, 2011 to be part of this year's (2011/2012) program. No Aspirants will be accepted outside of this program for entrance dates before o…
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Nun Art...
by Piccoli Fiori JMJ- 11 replies
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In HS we were supposed to make a slab container in ceramics and this is what I made: [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/LausTibiChriste/RandomPictures153.jpg[/img] But that is not all... I also made this: [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/LausTibiChriste/RandomPictures154.jpg[/img] But there is a bit more to it all... [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/LausTibiChriste/RandomPictures158.jpg[/img] [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/LausTibiChriste/RandomPictures156.jpg[/img] [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/LausTibiChriste/RandomPictures155.jpg[/img] [img]http://im…
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Hi guys!
by zabbazooey- 11 replies
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Just wanted to pop in to the Vocation Station and say hi... I've been going through a lot of stuff spiritually, emotionally....so I haven't been around much. I missed you guys.
