Dominican Sisters In Justice, Illinois

[dominicansoul]

Praised be Jesus Christ!



Greetings from the Dominican Sisters of the Immaculate Conception!



February 12-14 our Community invites women ages 18-35 to a Come& See Weekend where they will be 1) exposed to the Dominican charism, spirituality and mission of our Congregation; 2) meet the sisters; and 3) advance their vocational discernment by means of talks, Q&A, time of reflection, etc. Could you please help to spread the word through:

1. Personal invitation of women who are discerning

2. Forwarding this message to your friends

3. Posting our ads about the event

4. Prayer in our intention?

Thank you very much for your support of vocations to religious life and our community. I am looking forward to hearing from you!



With prayers and Dominican joy,



Sr. Margaret Lekan, OP

Vocation Director

Dominican Sisters of the Immaculate Conception

(708) 458-3040

www.sistersop.com

[Hilde]

Dominicans FTW!!!1!

I live a little...umm...far away, though.

[laetitia crucis]

[quote name='Hilde' date='19 January 2010 - 01:32 PM' timestamp='1263922366' post='2040181']
Dominicans FTW!!!1!

I live a little...umm...far away, though.
[/quote]

So... not to this thread or anything (sorry, dominicansoul! ), but could you make it to England that weekend? The [url="http://www.dominicansrs.co.uk"]Dominican Sisters of St. Joseph[/url] are also having a "Come and See" that very same weekend. Coincidence?



I think not.

[laetitia crucis]

P.S. [url="http://www.sistersop.com/"]Dominican Sisters - Justice, IL[/url]

Just in case others are a tad lazy like me.... too lazy to copy and paste.

Also, I like that they included this description about their retreat. Very helpful!

[quote]This weekend retreat will help you to learn and begin to apply some of the rules of discernment. We will attempt to pin point most crucial moments in our day-to-day life that can keep us better attuned to the voice of God. The time of prayer, reflection and fun with the Dominican Sisters will advance you in your discernment process.
[/quote]

[Hilde]

Lol, that's interesting. There's always ryanair.

I've been to Cornwall before, it must be pretty close.

[rosamundi]

[quote name='Hilde' date='19 January 2010 - 07:35 PM' timestamp='1263926145' post='2040207']
Lol, that's interesting. There's always ryanair.

I've been to Cornwall before, it must be pretty close.
[/quote]

For a given value of "close."

The AA assures me it is just under 190 miles to drive from Newquay to Lymington, and the trains website says six and a half hours and three changes on the trains. I'd suggest flying into Southampton and getting the train to Brockenhurst - the Sisters can meet you there (the taxi service at Brockenhurst station is awful).

If it's easier to fly into London, trains to Brockenhurst from London leave from Waterloo station.

[Hilde]

AA?

[dominicansoul]

What I loved about these Sister's discernment retreats, is that they are not totally focused on just the religious vocation...the Sisters are instrumental in making one's choices a bit clearer, whether that be for the religious life, or consecrated virginity, to marriage...

...the Holy Spirit is truly with them!

[tinytherese]

This is one community I've considered visiting. Unfortunately, vocation plans have to be on hold for me what with my lack of a spiritual director, severe depression that's no where near healed, and family drama.

Besides, I think I might be more likely to get married.

[laetitia crucis]

[quote name='tinytherese' date='20 January 2010 - 01:49 AM' timestamp='1263966565' post='2040610']
Besides, I think I might be more likely to get married.
[/quote]

...to Jeeesus?


Hee.

No worries, I know what you meant -- I'm just a little silly being up this early in the morning. [b]But[/b] you never know what surprises our Lord has in store for you. Sometimes He likes to keep us on our toes. Watch out for that unexpected "curve ball" called "religious vocation"!

[rosamundi]

[quote name='Hilde' date='19 January 2010 - 09:28 PM' timestamp='1263932893' post='2040287']
AA?
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The [url="http://www.theaa.com/"]Automobile Association[/url]. It's a motoring organisation that provides various services, one of which is an extremely useful [url="http://www.theaa.com/route-planner/index.jsp"]route planner[/url].

[Piccoli Fiori JMJ]

These Dominicans in IL are wonderful. I met two of them at a conference awhile back and they were very sweet. They were very caring and hospitable, even though they weren't at home!

[tinytherese]

[quote name='laetitia crucis' date='20 January 2010 - 05:56 AM' timestamp='1263984990' post='2040678']
...to Jeeesus?


Hee.

No worries, I know what you meant -- I'm just a little silly being up this early in the morning. [b]But[/b] you never know what surprises our Lord has in store for you. Sometimes He likes to keep us on our toes. Watch out for that unexpected "curve ball" called "religious vocation"!


[/quote]

Oh my, another curve ball? I've "dumped" Our Lord vocation wise six times already and we've taken two breaks. He just had to go all complicated on me by giving me a dark night of the soul for over three years and then depression hit me a few months ago. My, our relationship is odd. We're like Marion and Indiana Jones. When I'm single, I feel happy and when I've been discerning over the past few years I've been miserable. I felt such peace ending it months ago, but Our Lord sure is persistant. This is where a spiritual director would come in handy.

Edited January 20, 2010 by tinytherese

[vee]

[quote name='tinytherese' date='20 January 2010 - 05:35 PM' timestamp='1264026953' post='2041056']
Oh my, another curve ball? I've "dumped" Our Lord vocation wise six times already and we've taken two breaks. He just had to go all complicated on me by giving me a dark night of the soul for over three years and then depression hit me a few months ago. My, our relationship is odd. We're like Marion and Indiana Jones. When I'm single, I feel happy and when I've been discerning over the past few years I've been miserable. I felt such peace ending it months ago, but Our Lord sure is persistant. This is where a spiritual director would come in handy.
[/quote]

I think this article can help you with self spiritual direction a bit.
http://www.lafayettecarmelites.org/god_calling.php

[dominicansoul]

anyone attending this weekend???

[OnlySunshine]

[quote name='dominicansoul' date='11 February 2010 - 11:11 AM' timestamp='1265904693' post='2055305']
anyone attending this weekend???
[/quote]

I so wish I could attend this weekend. Sr. Margaret even said I could come earlier on the 11th (today), but I will be unable to attend.

[laetitia crucis]

[quote name='vee8' date='20 January 2010 - 07:38 PM' timestamp='1264030716' post='2041104']
I think this article can help you with self spiritual direction a bit.
http://www.lafayettecarmelites.org/god_calling.php
[/quote]

I really like that article, vee8. Thank you for posting it!

I will definitely be sharing it with others.

[laetitia crucis]

[quote name='MaterMisericordiae' date='11 February 2010 - 12:44 PM' timestamp='1265906683' post='2055322']
I so wish I could attend this weekend. Sr. Margaret even said I could come earlier on the 11th (today), but I will be unable to attend.
[/quote]

Will you be able to visit them in the future?

Do they ever allow people to come when it's not a specific "Come and See" weekend? Perhaps an informal "Come and See" where you just get to live their life for a few days?

[dominicansoul]

[quote name='laetitia crucis' date='11 February 2010 - 12:51 PM' timestamp='1265910696' post='2055347']
Will you be able to visit them in the future?

Do they ever allow people to come when it's not a specific "Come and See" weekend? Perhaps an informal "Come and See" where you just get to live their life for a few days?
[/quote]
yes. You just need to e-mail or phone Sr. Margaret. You won't be disappointed. It's an awesome community and an awesome place!

[OnlySunshine]

[quote name='laetitia crucis' date='11 February 2010 - 12:51 PM' timestamp='1265910696' post='2055347']
Will you be able to visit them in the future?

Do they ever allow people to come when it's not a specific "Come and See" weekend? Perhaps an informal "Come and See" where you just get to live their life for a few days?
[/quote]

Yes, she said more young women were coming at the end of March, but I probably won't be at that either because of my new job and the fact that I haven't acquired the gift of bilocation.