OnlySunshine Posted April 10, 2011 Posted April 10, 2011 [quote name='Tally Marx' timestamp='1302400900' post='2227163'] I'd discerned with the CFRs, too. I still do like them, very much. But ....I have my pinch of Dominican now!! [/quote] LOL, you and I are very much alike. I was in contact with several Dominican orders at one time including the Nashville Dominicans, Dominican Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, and the Hawthorne Dominicans. I know I am not called to teach, so I was able to cross the first two off my list, and I sort of lost contact with the Vocation Director of the Hawthorne Dominicans. I am not sure I would be able to enter there anyway after having to go back on my antidepressant. That's why I'm trying to find an order that will admit me with the medication since I am doing so well on it. People recommended the SsEW and the RSMs of Alma to me and I felt very attracted to the SsEWs for a long time but just recently got the courage to contact them for more than just a newsletter.
franciscanheart Posted April 10, 2011 Author Posted April 10, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1302364283' post='2227065'] Yes, I did. Did you see her in Texas? [/quote] She's a friend of mine from "childhood"! [quote name='Tally Marx' timestamp='1302400967' post='2227164'] Yay! How/where? [/quote] Youth 2000
OnlySunshine Posted April 10, 2011 Posted April 10, 2011 [quote name='franciscanheart' timestamp='1302473381' post='2227292'] [b]She's a friend of mine from "childhood"! [/b] Youth 2000 [/quote] You're kidding?!?!? What a small world! She was my roommate at the CFR vocation retreat and we had the same connecting flight to Atlanta Airport from New York (we even sat in the same row--I was aisle, she was window). Pretty cool! I knew she lived in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area because she talked about going to the Youth 2000 retreats there and her dad helps the friars out a lot. He happened to see the Sisters and was the motivating force behind Lily going to see the Sisters for a retreat.
franciscanheart Posted April 10, 2011 Author Posted April 10, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1302476408' post='2227300'] You're kidding?!?!? What a small world! She was my roommate at the CFR vocation retreat and we had the same connecting flight to Atlanta Airport from New York (we even sat in the same row--I was aisle, she was window). Pretty cool! I knew she lived in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area because she talked about going to the Youth 2000 retreats there and her dad helps the friars out a lot. He happened to see the Sisters and was the motivating force behind Lily going to see the Sisters for a retreat. [/quote] What an amesome deal! God is so good!
OnlySunshine Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 [quote name='franciscanheart' timestamp='1302478107' post='2227302'] What an amesome deal! God is so good! [/quote] Is she still discerning? When I talked to her as we were waiting for the plane from Atlanta to our home airports, she stated that she wasn't sure she was called to continue discerning with the CFRs.
franciscanheart Posted April 11, 2011 Author Posted April 11, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1302480390' post='2227308'] Is she still discerning? When I talked to her as we were waiting for the plane from Atlanta to our home airports, she stated that she wasn't sure she was called to continue discerning with the CFRs. [/quote] Not sure actually.
OnlySunshine Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 [quote name='franciscanheart' timestamp='1302482720' post='2227333'] Not sure actually. [/quote] If you see her again, please tell her that her roomie from the CFR retreat in January 2010 said hello. We were Facebook friends for a while, but she decided to close her account so I haven't talked to her in a while.
franciscanheart Posted April 11, 2011 Author Posted April 11, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1302487652' post='2227360'] If you see her again, please tell her that her roomie from the CFR retreat in January 2010 said hello. We were Facebook friends for a while, but she decided to close her account so I haven't talked to her in a while. [/quote] I will pass along the message. If I had known/could think of your real name then, she could have confirmed for me. I figured you all had met since she said she was there when you said you were there.
OnlySunshine Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 [quote name='franciscanheart' timestamp='1302493143' post='2227399'] I will pass along the message. If I had known/could think of your real name then, she could have confirmed for me. I figured you all had met since she said she was there when you said you were there. [/quote] Yeah, I think there were 5 other girls there besides me. I have only been able to get in touch with Lily and it's been about 5 months since we talked.
Tally Marx Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1302406336' post='2227195'] LOL, you and I are very much alike. I was in contact with several Dominican orders at one time including the Nashville Dominicans, Dominican Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, and the Hawthorne Dominicans. I know I am not called to teach, so I was able to cross the first two off my list, and I sort of lost contact with the Vocation Director of the Hawthorne Dominicans. I am not sure I would be able to enter there anyway after having to go back on my antidepressant. That's why I'm trying to find an order that will admit me with the medication since I am doing so well on it. People recommended the SsEW and the RSMs of Alma to me and I felt very attracted to the SsEWs for a long time but just recently got the courage to contact them for more than just a newsletter. [/quote] I had looked into the Nashville Diminicans, and had actually been to see them last July. Actually, it was there that I realized my "pinch of Dominican"--I just loved the way the pray the Rosary! And I've always been able to appreciate the whole higher-learning-apologetics-theology charism. But, it just didn't click/feel right/fit. Though I loved them greatly, I just didn't feel called there. I met Sr. Louise and Sr. Mary Anthony the same week I visited the NDs. It began with simple curiosity (I couldn't place their habit!). I was told they were Franciscan/Dominican, and after that, of course, I just HAD to speak with them, lol! I did, and wasn't disappointed. I gradually fell in love with them more and more and continued to correspond with them. And now... I HOPE to request my application next March. . (God willing and lots of prayers!) I'm glad you did get up the courage to do so! They are awe.some!! And it's cool that you and I met here on PM first!
franciscanheart Posted April 12, 2011 Author Posted April 12, 2011 What Franciscans lack in formal training they make up for in heart.
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted April 15, 2011 Posted April 15, 2011 +JMJ I love the postulant jumpers for the PCCs in Rockford.
Lisa Posted April 15, 2011 Posted April 15, 2011 [quote name='Piccoli Fiori JMJ' timestamp='1302872397' post='2228888'] +JMJ I love the postulant jumpers for the PCCs in Rockford. [/quote] picture??
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted April 15, 2011 Posted April 15, 2011 [quote name='Lisa' timestamp='1302877309' post='2228902'] picture?? [/quote] This is the closest I could get that is online: [img]http://www.cloisteredlife.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/cloistered_sisters.jpg[/img] The front is bib-like where the sides are open with a waistband. Very comfortable and pretty!
JulianofLdn Posted April 15, 2011 Posted April 15, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Piccoli Fiori JMJ' timestamp='1302878680' post='2228906'] This is the closest I could get that is online: [img]http://www.cloisteredlife.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/cloistered_sisters.jpg[/img] The front is bib-like where the sides are open with a waistband. Very comfortable and pretty! [/quote] [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/clap2.gif[/img] Lovely! I was looking for a 'like' smiley, but couldn't find one! Piccoli, I'd love to hear more about your experiences with the Poor Clares... but maybe through PM? ('Cos I'm falling in love with them and the PCC...) Plus, I think it's worth just giving a :thumbsup: to the Franciscans full stop. Bought a few books about St Francis and St Clare today, but the more I read by and about them, the more I love them. V. amesome Edited April 15, 2011 by JulianofLdn
OnlySunshine Posted April 15, 2011 Posted April 15, 2011 [quote name='JulianofLdn' timestamp='1302886778' post='2228936'] [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/clap2.gif[/img] Lovely! I was looking for a 'like' smiley, but couldn't find one! Piccoli, I'd love to hear more about your experiences with the Poor Clares... but maybe through PM? ('Cos I'm falling in love with them and the PCC...) Plus, I think it's worth just giving a :thumbsup: to the Franciscans full stop. Bought a few books about St Francis and St Clare today, but the more I read by and about them, the more I love them. V. amesome [/quote] There actually is a like smiley. It looks like this
Sarah147 Posted April 15, 2011 Posted April 15, 2011 [quote name='Tally Marx' timestamp='1302590349' post='2227745'] I had looked into the Nashville Diminicans, and had actually been to see them last July. Actually, it was there that I realized my "pinch of Dominican"--I just loved the way the pray the Rosary! And I've always been able to appreciate the whole higher-learning-apologetics-theology charism. But, it just didn't click/feel right/fit. Though I loved them greatly, I just didn't feel called there. I met Sr. Louise and Sr. Mary Anthony the same week I visited the NDs. It began with simple curiosity (I couldn't place their habit!). I was told they were Franciscan/Dominican, and after that, of course, I just HAD to speak with them, lol! I did, and wasn't disappointed. I gradually fell in love with them more and more and continued to correspond with them. And now... [b]I HOPE to request my application next March.[/b] . (God willing and lots of prayers!) I'm glad you did get up the courage to do so! They are awe.some!! And it's cool that you and I met here on PM first! [/quote] A w esome!
JulianofLdn Posted April 16, 2011 Posted April 16, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1302888406' post='2228944'] There actually is a like smiley. It looks like this [/quote] Aha! Thank you! [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/like.gif[/img] And to be on-topic...how many contemplative Franciscan communities for women are there? I know of the Poor Clares and the PCCs... and after that I get all confused with the various communities... *getting old*
OnlySunshine Posted April 16, 2011 Posted April 16, 2011 [quote name='JulianofLdn' timestamp='1302938146' post='2229199'] Aha! Thank you! [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/like.gif[/img] And to be on-topic...how many contemplative Franciscan communities for women are there? I know of the Poor Clares and the PCCs... and after that I get all confused with the various communities... *getting old* [/quote] These are the ones I am aware of which include the ones you listed: [u][b] Cloistered Contemplatives[/b][/u] Poor Clare Nuns of the Primitive Observance Poor Clare Colettines (stricter austerity; think Discalced Carmelite style) Poor Clare Nuns of Perpetual Adoration (PCPAs; commonly associated with Mother Angelica) Capuchin Poor Clares [u][b] Non-Cloistered Contemplatives (or semi-contemplative)[/b][/u] Little Sisters of St. Francis Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal
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