Blogs About Discerning The Religious Life?

[Hilde]

I was just wondering if there were some orthodox, informative and inspiring blogs out there about discerning. I know there are communities that have their own blogs, and that's cute and all, but what I'm really looking for are blogs that goes deeper into the discerning process, or the life as a nun or sister or something like that too.

[laetitia crucis]

[quote name='Hilde' date='27 January 2010 - 09:43 AM' timestamp='1264599796' post='2045774']
I was just wondering if there were some orthodox, informative and inspiring blogs out there about discerning. I know there are communities that have their own blogs, and that's cute and all, but what I'm really looking for are blogs that goes deeper into the discerning process, or the life as a nun or sister or something like that too.
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I don't know if there are any orthodox ones, but I have seen one blog that seems to have a somewhat liberal/progressive few of the religious vocation and the discernment process. I wouldn't recommend that one personally, though I would think that the intentions of the blogger are good.

However, if anyone else has some that fit Hilde's description, I would love to read them, too!

[EJames2]

[quote name='Hilde' date='27 January 2010 - 06:43 AM' timestamp='1264599796' post='2045774']
I was just wondering if there were some orthodox, informative and inspiring blogs out there about discerning. I know there are communities that have their own blogs, and that's cute and all, but what I'm really looking for are blogs that goes deeper into the discerning process, or the life as a nun or sister or something like that too.
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suggestions>>
[url="http://www.pathsoflove.com/"]http://www.pathsoflove.com/[/url] the search engine is good.

[url="http://www.religious-vocation.com/"]http://www.religious-vocation.com/[/url]

[url="http://holyvocations.blogspot.com/"]http://holyvocations.blogspot.com/[/url]
[i]Holy Vocations Blog consists of people discerning vocations to the religious life. There are people here that are thinking of the priesthood and those that are thinking of becoming nuns or religious sisters. If you are discerning a vocation to be a priest, nun, religious sister, monk, or consecrated virgin or if you are currently in formation, then I invite you to join this blog. [/i][i]All members of this blog are completely faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. We each pledge our loyalty and obedience to the Pope, the Vicar of Jesus Christ, and adhere to all the rules and regulations of the Catholic Faith, which have been taught and passed down to the Faithful through the past generations. We have read and support the Oath Against Modernism by Pope St. Pius X. All of us are spiritually united in our devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Eucharist, and the Communion of Saints. We pledge our lives to Our Lord Jesus Christ.[/i][size="3"][/size]
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[url="http://www.religiouslife.com/a_learn_discern.html"]http://www.religiouslife.com/a_learn_discern.html[/url]

[url="http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/search/results/a481ebe20ab5fb7371cf308d9944ce76/"]http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/search/[/url]

http://www.franciscan-archive.org/franciscana/vocation.html <,focused on men, but great points/thoughts
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vocation-station.blogspot.com

PAX

Edited January 27, 2010 by EJames2

[laetitia crucis]

[quote name='EJames2' date='27 January 2010 - 04:41 PM' timestamp='1264624881' post='2045948']
suggestions>>
[url="http://www.pathsoflove.com/"]http://www.pathsoflove.com/[/url] the search engine is good.

[url="http://www.religious-vocation.com/"]http://www.religious-vocation.com/[/url]

[url="http://holyvocations.blogspot.com/"]http://holyvocations.blogspot.com/[/url]
[i]Holy Vocations Blog consists of people discerning vocations to the religious life. There are people here that are thinking of the priesthood and those that are thinking of becoming nuns or religious sisters. If you are discerning a vocation to be a priest, nun, religious sister, monk, or consecrated virgin or if you are currently in formation, then I invite you to join this blog. [/i][i]All members of this blog are completely faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. We each pledge our loyalty and obedience to the Pope, the Vicar of Jesus Christ, and adhere to all the rules and regulations of the Catholic Faith, which have been taught and passed down to the Faithful through the past generations. We have read and support the Oath Against Modernism by Pope St. Pius X. All of us are spiritually united in our devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Eucharist, and the Communion of Saints. We pledge our lives to Our Lord Jesus Christ.[/i][size="3"][/size]
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[url="http://www.religiouslife.com/a_learn_discern.html"]http://www.religiouslife.com/a_learn_discern.html[/url]

[url="http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/search/results/a481ebe20ab5fb7371cf308d9944ce76/"]http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/search/[/url]

http://www.franciscan-archive.org/franciscana/vocation.html <,focused on men, but great points/thoughts
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vocation-station.blogspot.com

PAX
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This is wonderful!!! Thanks, EJames2! I will definitely be adding these to my "favorites".

[zunshynn]

Just a word of caution on the holy vocations blog... it does seem very solid, but they do list the SSPX on their list of vocations for men... which may mean there are some other communities listed that are not in communion with the Church.

[Hilde]

[quote name='laetitia crucis' date='27 January 2010 - 05:49 PM' timestamp='1264607354' post='2045813']
I don't know if there are any orthodox ones, but I have seen one blog that seems to have a somewhat liberal/progressive few of the religious vocation and the discernment process. I wouldn't recommend that one personally, though I would think that the intentions of the blogger are good.

However, if anyone else has some that fit Hilde's description, I would love to read them, too!
[/quote] I ran across [url="http://anunslife.org/"]this one[/url], but if I recall correctly, someone questioned their orthodoxy.


[quote name='EJames2' date='27 January 2010 - 10:41 PM' timestamp='1264624881' post='2045948']
suggestions>>
[url="http://www.pathsoflove.com/"]http://www.pathsoflove.com/[/url] the search engine is good.

[url="http://www.religious-vocation.com/"]http://www.religious-vocation.com/[/url]

[url="http://holyvocations.blogspot.com/"]http://holyvocations.blogspot.com/[/url]
[i]Holy Vocations Blog consists of people discerning vocations to the religious life. There are people here that are thinking of the priesthood and those that are thinking of becoming nuns or religious sisters. If you are discerning a vocation to be a priest, nun, religious sister, monk, or consecrated virgin or if you are currently in formation, then I invite you to join this blog. [/i][i]All members of this blog are completely faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. We each pledge our loyalty and obedience to the Pope, the Vicar of Jesus Christ, and adhere to all the rules and regulations of the Catholic Faith, which have been taught and passed down to the Faithful through the past generations. We have read and support the Oath Against Modernism by Pope St. Pius X. All of us are spiritually united in our devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Eucharist, and the Communion of Saints. We pledge our lives to Our Lord Jesus Christ.[/i][size="3"][/size]
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[url="http://www.religiouslife.com/a_learn_discern.html"]http://www.religiouslife.com/a_learn_discern.html[/url]

[url="http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/search/results/a481ebe20ab5fb7371cf308d9944ce76/"]http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/search/[/url]

http://www.franciscan-archive.org/franciscana/vocation.html <,focused on men, but great points/thoughts
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vocation-station.blogspot.com

PAX
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Thank you. Those are definitely going on my bookmarks.

[laetitia crucis]

[quote name='Hilde' date='28 January 2010 - 10:11 AM' timestamp='1264687919' post='2046376']
I ran across [url="http://anunslife.org/"]this one[/url], but if I recall correctly, someone questioned their orthodoxy.
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My sentiments exactly.

[Muus]

I would like to start a blog but my conscience hold it back. The general council of the congregation which I will arise, has called a halt on facebook and other public accounts because of problems that have occurred.

[laetitia crucis]

[quote name='Muus' date='28 January 2010 - 12:07 PM' timestamp='1264694849' post='2046428']
I would like to start a blog but my conscience hold it back. The general council of the congregation which I will arise, has called a halt on facebook and other public accounts because of problems that have occurred.
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Wow.. I didn't know that. Perhaps they did so out of prudence?

When did the General Council make that decision?

Hmm...

Very interesting, nonetheless.

At least you can keep your own private diary/journal?

[Shana]

You could check out my blog, I'm discerning right now and it's one topic that comes up. I'm interested in the Daughters of St. Paul.

[brightsadness]

[quote name='laetitia crucis' date='28 January 2010 - 09:17 AM' timestamp='1264695468' post='2046436']
Wow.. I didn't know that. [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif[/img] Perhaps they did so out of prudence?

When did the General Council make that decision?

Hmm...

Very interesting, nonetheless. [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/think_chin.gif[/img]

At least you can keep your own private diary/journal? [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif[/img]
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My spiritual director doesn't want me on facebook etc., nor does he think blogging is a good idea (for me.) I'm grateful he ok'd phatmass.

[Muus]

I would like to but I'm not doing it out of respect for the congregation to which I will belong. I heard from my sisters, it is two to three months ago that they have said. Then in response, most sisters, their facebook / block profiles removed.

There had been problems, which problems, I do not know. You will always be responsible with what you put on the Internet.

Edited January 29, 2010 by Muus

[laetitia crucis]

[quote name='Muus' date='29 January 2010 - 07:13 AM' timestamp='1264763602' post='2047194']
I would like to but I'm not doing it out of respect for the congregation to which I will belong. I heard from my sisters, it is two to three months ago that they have said. Then in response, most sisters, their facebook / block profiles removed.

There had been problems, which problems, I do not know. You will always be responsible with what you put on the Internet.
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Thank you for your response, Muus. I think your decision is quite noble -- and a very good preparation for when you do enter!