Saint Therese Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 (edited) J.M.J. Th As many of you are aware, I have been in serious discernment with theDominican Nuns of Lockport, Louisiana for several years now, so visit regularly and remain in frequent contact. It has been a while since any updates were posted on them and there is already MUCH good news to share for 2010!!! So . . . Here is what I know: [b]* JAN 1st[/b]: New Dominican chaplain arrived [b]* JAN/FEB[/b]: Transition of Holy Masses from Latin NO to EF [b]* FEB[/b]: Repairs on extensive hurricane damage will begin (Donations welcome!) [b]** JAN 28th[/b]: New Addition #1 arrives [b] ** FEB 2nd[/b]: New Addition #1 enters [b] ** FEB 9th[/b]: New Addition #2 arrives *[b]* FEB 11th[/b]: New Addition #2 begins aspirancy [b]** ASAP!!![/b]: New Addition #3 ([b]ME![/b]) set to enter [b]***[/b] Since I have already made an aspirancy, the official entrance datewill be set as soon as I can take care of the rest of my debt.Pleasehelp me in praying for this special intention. Also, if anyoneknows where I might be able to find help, all information and evenoffers of financial assistance or sponsorship would be [b]GREAT[/b] and mostappreciated! Thank you! Edited January 23, 2010 by Saint Therese
Kathgirl Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 [quote name='Saint Therese' date='23 January 2010 - 09:18 AM' timestamp='1264256316' post='2042799'] J.M.J. Th As many of you are aware, I have been in serious discernment with theDominican Nuns of Lockport, Louisiana for several years now, so visit regularly and remain in frequent contact. It has been a while since any updates were posted on them and there is already MUCH good news to share for 2010!!! So . . . Here is what I know: [b]* JAN 1st[/b]: New Dominican chaplain arrived [b]* JAN/FEB[/b]: Transition of Holy Masses from Latin NO to EF [b]* FEB[/b]: Repairs on extensive hurricane damage will begin (Donations welcome!) [b]** JAN 28th[/b]: New Addition #1 arrives [b] ** FEB 2nd[/b]: New Addition #1 enters [b] ** FEB 9th[/b]: New Addition #2 arrives *[b]* FEB 11th[/b]: New Addition #2 begins aspirancy [b]** ASAP!!![/b]: New Addition #3 ([b]ME![/b]) set to enter [b]***[/b] Since I have already made an aspirancy, the official entrance datewill be set as soon as I can take care of the rest of my debt.Pleasehelp me in praying for this special intention. Also, if anyoneknows where I might be able to find help, all information and evenoffers of financial assistance or sponsorship would be [b]GREAT[/b] and mostappreciated! Thank you! [/quote]St. Therese I am so happy for you! All your news is amazing!!!!!
laetitia crucis Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 Blessed be God! Congratulations and many prayers for you and New Additions #1 & #2! I will be sure to keep your special intention in my prayers as well. Were you able to apply for the [url="http://www.fundforvocations.org"]Mater Ecclesiae[/url] grant last month? That's pretty much the only organization I know about (besides the Laboure foundation) dedicated specifically to helping future (God willing) religious enter their communities by alleviating their debt.
brightsadness Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 So happy for you Prayer Pal. [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/clap.gif[/img] You are so in my prayers. [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/signofcross.gif[/img] Remember to keep praying for me.[img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/blowkiss.gif[/img] Anya
stlmom Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 Congratulations to all! It's been a long time since we had an update about these nuns--did the novice Sister Agnes make her first vows--her clothing ceremony was documented a few years ago by a local television station--just wondering...
DiscerningSoul Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 My mother asked me about them the other day! Thank you so much for the update. Many prayers for them.
Rising_Suns Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 Please remember to pray for these nuns, as they are doing much good, and have certain enemies who do not want to see them grow (remember the trials of St. Teresa of Avila each time she founded a new foundation, it was at great costs, often ground between the teeth of great oppression and diabolical attacks).
Saint Therese Posted January 25, 2010 Author Posted January 25, 2010 (edited) I ask everyone to please pray for the intention that i can find some way to resolve my debt [i]SOON[/i]! God bless! Edited January 25, 2010 by Saint Therese
DameAgnes Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 [quote name='Saint Therese' date='25 January 2010 - 10:07 AM' timestamp='1264432037' post='2044140'] I ask everyone to please pray for the intention that i can find some way to resolve my debt [i]SOON[/i]! God bless! [/quote] I am curious, too. Has Sr. Agnes made her first vows?
Saint Therese Posted January 25, 2010 Author Posted January 25, 2010 I appreciate everyone's curiosity, however since I'm not a spokesperson for the community I don't feel it would be appropriate for me to speak about community affairs.
TradMom Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 +Praised be Jesus Christ! May God bless you. You are in the prayers of our family; I just added your intention to our prayer board! Pax, TradMom
Lilllabettt Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 [quote name='Saint Therese' date='25 January 2010 - 12:52 PM' timestamp='1264438357' post='2044186'] I appreciate everyone's curiosity, however since I'm not a spokesperson for the community I don't feel it would be appropriate for me to speak about community affairs. [/quote] you know thats kind of ironic. since your first post is about community affairs. oooo i am being mean. pardon me
Tridenteen Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 JMJ Oooh! Congratulations! Does this mean you get a solid black veil, or the kind of see through one? By the way,I just checked their website, did they change their postulant habit? It looks different! But cool!
DameAgnes Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 [quote name='Lilllabettt' date='25 January 2010 - 04:08 PM' timestamp='1264453711' post='2044328'] you know thats kind of ironic. since your first post is about community affairs. oooo i am being mean. pardon me [/quote] You're not being mean, simply pointing out the inconsistency. No one is asking about Sr. Agnes for any reason other than to keep her in their prayers, no matter what the answer.
stlmom Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 Sr. Agnes was a PM'er before entering the Dominicans. She was known as Chorusgirl. If she is still in Lockport, it would be nice to include her in the new vocations thread.
Saint Therese Posted January 26, 2010 Author Posted January 26, 2010 [quote name='Lilllabettt' date='25 January 2010 - 04:08 PM' timestamp='1264453711' post='2044328'] you know thats kind of ironic. since your first post is about community affairs. oooo i am being mean. pardon me [/quote] I have never posted anything about internal community affairs, and will never, because things that happen in community, good and bad, are easily misintepreted by outsiders. And since one never knows what will be misintepreted or cause scandal,etc, I find its best not to speak of things that aren't anyone's business but those in the community. [quote name='Tridenteen' date='25 January 2010 - 04:46 PM' timestamp='1264455997' post='2044351'] JMJ Oooh! Congratulations! Does this mean you get a solid black veil, or the kind of see through one? By the way,I just checked their website, did they change their postulant habit? It looks different! But cool! [/quote] [b]ASPIRANT[/b] are uniformly dressed in full black jumpers with whitelong-sleeve under blouses and what were referred to as “seethrough” veils. [b]POSTULANTS[/b] are also uniformly dressed in full black jumpers with whitelong-sleeve under blouses and also - short black “solid” veilsand capes; crucifixes; and belted rosaries. IIMHO they have the[b] best[/b] outfits!!
laetitia crucis Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 [quote name='Saint Therese' date='26 January 2010 - 02:09 PM' timestamp='1264529364' post='2044981'] [b]ASPIRANT[/b] are uniformly dressed in full black jumpers with whitelong-sleeve under blouses and what were referred to as “seethrough” veils. [b]POSTULANTS[/b] are also uniformly dressed in full black jumpers with whitelong-sleeve under blouses and also - short black “solid” veilsand capes; crucifixes; and belted rosaries. IIMHO they have the[b] best[/b] outfits!! [/quote] Veils for both postulants and aspirants is so wonderful!!! Plus, capes!!! -- and crucifixes and belted rosaries for the postulants!!! Can I just say it again? -- CAPES!!! Ahhhh! I know I shouldn't be so superficial about this, but really.. I love capes. As silly as it sounds, I just felt so much more "nunly" wearing it. I remember one Christmas while in the convent my mom bought me a fleece cape-like poncho -- I wore it as much as possible. Even now, I like to wear it with a skirt when it's cold out. Ah... love it. Okay...I'm done. Sorry to hijack with my superficiality.
Saint Therese Posted January 26, 2010 Author Posted January 26, 2010 [quote name='laetitia crucis' date='26 January 2010 - 01:26 PM' timestamp='1264530405' post='2045000'] Veils for both postulants and aspirants is so wonderful!!! Plus, capes!!! -- and crucifixes and belted rosaries for the postulants!!! Can I just say it again? -- CAPES!!! Ahhhh! I know I shouldn't be so superficial about this, but really.. I love capes. As silly as it sounds, I just felt so much more "nunly" wearing it. I remember one Christmas while in the convent my mom bought me a fleece cape-like poncho -- I wore it as much as possible. Even now, I like to wear it with a skirt when it's cold out. Ah... love it. Okay...I'm done. Sorry to hijack with my superficiality. [/quote] I don't think its superficial at all! I think one of the things that first drew me to the community was their beautiful "outfits". When people ask me why I want to be a nun I'm always [b]so[/b] [i]tempted[/i] to tell them its because I'll get to wear a cape! I love capes too!
Tridenteen Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 JMJ Frivilous though it may be...CAPES!!!!!! I am so tempted to say I would join them because of CAPES...as well as they are such beautiful and holy nuns!
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