Saint Therese Posted January 26, 2010 Author Posted January 26, 2010 The capes on the postulants outfits are truly awesome! But the capes ( I think they're called something else..) the sisters wear are truly awe-inspiring.
brightsadness Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 [quote name='Saint Therese' date='26 January 2010 - 11:32 AM' timestamp='1264530778' post='2045010'] 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![img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/caption_yes.gif[/img] I love capes too![img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/love.gif[/img] [/quote] I love capes also. [url="http://www.basiliannuns.org.ar/prays/index.html"]http://www.basiliannuns.org.ar/prays/index.html[/url]
zunshynn Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 [quote name='Saint Therese' date='26 January 2010 - 02:46 PM' timestamp='1264542361' post='2045167'] The capes on the postulants outfits are truly awesome! But the capes ( I think they're called something else..) the sisters wear are truly awe-inspiring. [/quote] That's the mantle... worn in honor of Our Blessed Mother It's generally worn only at mass and other formal occasions in most orders. I think Lockport is sooo beautiful... I'm glad they're doing well!
laetitia crucis Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 [quote name='brightsadness' date='26 January 2010 - 05:54 PM' timestamp='1264542888' post='2045173'] I love capes also. [url="http://www.basiliannuns.org.ar/prays/index.html"]http://www.basiliannuns.org.ar/prays/index.html[/url] [/quote] Yesss! So lovely!
vee Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 How do I put this? Im sure someone will correct me if Im wrong but here goes. If heaven is a mystical spousal union with God and the lives of nuns on earth reflect that heavenly reality then as mystical brides their habit is their weddng dress but unlike a bride who wears her dress only once nuns wear theirs everyday. Those of us discerning religious life then may talk about a habit in what may sound to others a very superficial way but it actually isnt as we are like any engaged woman looking at dresses and which one she might wear for her beloved. Unlike the average brde though we continually seek our beloved`s opinion and will about where He would like us to go and what He would like us to wear. Then in a huge break with most brides of our day we even ask the opinion of our possible future mother in law, and may even imitate her in what she wears!
laetitia crucis Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 [quote name='vee8' date='26 January 2010 - 08:14 PM' timestamp='1264551249' post='2045271'] How do I put this? Im sure someone will correct me if Im wrong but here goes. If heaven is a mystical spousal union with God and the lives of nuns on earth reflect that heavenly reality then as mystical brides their habit is their weddng dress but unlike a bride who wears her dress only once nuns wear theirs everyday. Those of us discerning religious life then may talk about a habit in what may sound to others a very superficial way but it actually isnt as we are like any engaged woman looking at dresses and which one she might wear for her beloved. Unlike the average brde though we continually seek our beloved`s opinion and will about where He would like us to go and what He would like us to wear. Then in a huge break with most brides of our day we even ask the opinion of our possible future mother in law, and may even imitate her in what she wears! [/quote] I love this post.
OnlySunshine Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 [quote name='vee8' date='26 January 2010 - 08:14 PM' timestamp='1264551249' post='2045271'] How do I put this? Im sure someone will correct me if Im wrong but here goes. If heaven is a mystical spousal union with God and the lives of nuns on earth reflect that heavenly reality then as mystical brides their habit is their weddng dress but unlike a bride who wears her dress only once nuns wear theirs everyday. Those of us discerning religious life then may talk about a habit in what may sound to others a very superficial way but it actually isnt as we are like any engaged woman looking at dresses and which one she might wear for her beloved. Unlike the average brde though we continually seek our beloved`s opinion and will about where He would like us to go and what He would like us to wear. Then in a huge break with most brides of our day we even ask the opinion of our possible future mother in law, and may even imitate her in what she wears! [/quote] +1 I am in love with this post.
Tridenteen Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' date='26 January 2010 - 08:28 PM' timestamp='1264555697' post='2045339'] +1 I am in love with this post. [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif[/img] [/quote] JMJ I agree, how beautiful!!!!!
Saint Therese Posted January 28, 2010 Author Posted January 28, 2010 [b]HAPPY FEAST OF SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS[/b]! Today, Lockport's "New Addition #1" will arrive at the Monastery. I'msure she and the nuns would appreciate all of your prayers. Also, please do remember my own special intention - so that I too may enter[b] SOON[/b]. Thanks!
laetitia crucis Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='Saint Therese' date='28 January 2010 - 01:03 PM' timestamp='1264698225' post='2046469'] [b]HAPPY FEAST OF SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS[/b]! Today, Lockport's "New Addition #1" will arrive at the Monastery. I'm sure she and the nuns would appreciate all of your prayers. Also, please do remember my own special intention - so that I too may enter[b] SOON[/b]. Thanks! [/quote] *rejoices* What a GREAT day to enter a Dominican monastery!!!! I'm sure St. Thomas is rejoicing right along with us! Will be keeping these intention in my prayers.
Saint Therese Posted January 28, 2010 Author Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='laetitia crucis' date='28 January 2010 - 12:06 PM' timestamp='1264698409' post='2046471'] *rejoices* What a GREAT day to enter a Dominican monastery!!!! I'm sure St. Thomas is rejoicing right along with us! Will be keeping these intention in my prayers. [/quote] I know! I think it would be AWESOME to enter today!
brightsadness Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='Saint Therese' date='28 January 2010 - 10:03 AM' timestamp='1264698225' post='2046469'] [b]HAPPY FEAST OF SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS[/b]![img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/clap.gif[/img] Today, Lockport's "New Addition #1" will arrive at the Monastery. I'msure she and the nuns would appreciate all of your prayers. Also, please do remember my own special intention - so that I too may enter[b] SOON[/b]. Thanks! [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/incense.gif[/img] [/quote] prayers for the "new addition" and for you, of course.[img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/signofcross.gif[/img] [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/blowkiss.gif[/img]
DiscerningSoul Posted January 31, 2010 Posted January 31, 2010 Many prayers for growth and stability of this community.
Saint Therese Posted February 3, 2010 Author Posted February 3, 2010 Thanks to everyone for your prayers, and please keep them up. I [b][i]may[/i][/b] have a breathrough as far as getting rid of my debt is concerned. I'll let ya'll know when I can. God bless you!
brightsadness Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 [quote name='Saint Therese' date='03 February 2010 - 12:15 PM' timestamp='1265224502' post='2050556'] Thanks to everyone for your prayers, and please keep them up. I [b][i]may[/i][/b] have a breathrough as far as getting rid of my debt is concerned. I'll let ya'll know when I can. God bless you! [/quote] Praying![img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/signofcross.gif[/img] [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/clap.gif[/img] [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/blowkiss.gif[/img]
Saint Therese Posted February 8, 2010 Author Posted February 8, 2010 Hey, ya'll! Here's a blog by the nuns' chaplain: [url="http://scrantonsouth.blogspot.com/"]Blog[/url] Check it out!
Saint Therese Posted February 8, 2010 Author Posted February 8, 2010 I think Louisiana has some of the most beautiful churches.
Saint Therese Posted March 2, 2010 Author Posted March 2, 2010 (edited) J.M.J.Th Well, I'm happy to report that my pastor found a benefactor to help with the largest portion of my student loans. Only a small amount would be remaining, which I should be able to take care of myself. Almost there! Still have a few more things to be worked out, so please keep up your prayers. God bless you! Also: the sisters' chaplain's blog has been updated:[url="http://scrantonsouth.blogspot.com/"]Scranton South Blog[/url]. Edited March 2, 2010 by Saint Therese
Kathgirl Posted March 2, 2010 Posted March 2, 2010 [quote name='Saint Therese' date='02 March 2010 - 10:25 AM' timestamp='1267543549' post='2065278'] J.M.J.Th Well, I'm happy to report that my pastor found a benefactor to help with the largest portion of my student loans. Only a small amount would be remaining, which I should be able to take care of myself. Almost there! Still have a few more things to be worked out, so please keep up your prayers. God bless you! Also: the sisters' chaplain's blog has been updated:[url="http://scrantonsouth.blogspot.com/"]Scranton South Blog[/url]. [/quote] That is wonderful St. Therese! Love the blog...the altars...ooh
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