FutureSister2009 Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 When you find yourself wanting to lecture other people about modesty. I used to be a victim of modesty lectures but then I began my discernment and I got rid of most of my immodest clothes and now I try to keep myself covered up. Last night I wanted to lecture someone I know who came into Church wearing a tank top, short shorts and flip flops. It didn't work too well and my grandmom told me to be happy she was there at all. She was right but still. And I'd also like to lecture people who design these outfits that expose everything. It makes it very difficult to find modest clothes when I go shopping.
faithcecelia Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 [quote name='FutureSister2009' timestamp='1307038241' post='2249229'] When you find yourself wanting to lecture other people about modesty. I used to be a victim of modesty lectures but then I began my discernment and I got rid of most of my immodest clothes and now I try to keep myself covered up. Last night I wanted to lecture someone I know who came into Church wearing a tank top, short shorts and flip flops. It didn't work too well and my grandmom told me to be happy she was there at all. She was right but still. And I'd also like to lecture people who design these outfits that expose everything. It makes it very difficult to find modest clothes when I go shopping. [/quote] Hopefully you will find this passes and you find yourself rejoicing to see people in church, especially on a weeknight, even if theyre in a bikini! You will grow to see that externals are really not important and that while you choose to dress modestly yourself you couldn't remember if you tried what someone else has worn to any given service.
das8949 Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 [quote name='faithcecelia' timestamp='1306351028' post='2245883'] I always think it a real blessing when I see the sisters from St Cecilia's in town. They are enclosed, of course, but are only 15mins walk from the High Street so tend to walk to opticians, dentist, doctors etc - I once bumped into one in a charity shop too! I think this obvious presence is wonderful. [/quote] The other night we were both in chat at the same time but you left before I could say anything to you. Is there a particular time you would be online an in chat? Take Care!
faithcecelia Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 [quote name='DarleneSteinemann' timestamp='1307042847' post='2249255'] The other night we were both in chat at the same time but you left before I could say anything to you. Is there a particular time you would be online an in chat? Take Care! [/quote] Yes, my laptop crashed!! I usually go in about midnight UK time, so about 3hrs time ish??
FutureSister2009 Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 [quote name='faithcecelia' timestamp='1307042206' post='2249251'] Hopefully you will find this passes and you find yourself rejoicing to see people in church, especially on a weeknight, even if theyre in a bikini! You will grow to see that externals are really not important and that while you choose to dress modestly yourself you couldn't remember if you tried what someone else has worn to any given service. [/quote] It does make me happy to know that people are in Church. But I've been taught that we need to respect our bodies.
faithcecelia Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 [quote name='FutureSister2009' timestamp='1307043641' post='2249264'] It does make me happy to know that people are in Church. But I've been taught that we need to respect our bodies. [/quote] Its true, we do, but honestly, you will stop noticing other people. Then as they feel the warmth and love you radiate, they will become more modest then notice those who arent, and then get past it, etc etc! I love the song that says 'The hoodulam and the hooker and the hobo are gonna feel at home in Heaven', remind me that if I had been perfect in the first place then I wouldn't have needed saving.
vee Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 (edited) You know you might be a future nun when you have to climb Mt Everest just to get to Mt Carmel (or wherever) and you love every step of the way because it is the way of the cross, you are sharing in His sufferings, and He is with you. edited to add and you are in His will Edited June 2, 2011 by vee8
cmaD2006 Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 [quote name='vee8' timestamp='1307045565' post='2249277'] ... and you love every step of the way because it is the way of the cross, you are sharing in His sufferings, and He is with you and you are in His will [/quote] I wouldn't say "love every step of the way" but its more like you're willing to do what is necessary out of Love for Him. I haven't loved every step of the way for sure ...
faithcecelia Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 [quote name='cmariadiaz' timestamp='1307049161' post='2249298'] I wouldn't say "love every step of the way" but its more like you're willing to do what is necessary out of Love for Him. I haven't loved every step of the way for sure ... [/quote] Me either. It has been the most painful journey imaginable, but making it has been a compulsion, an agony of love.
LadyOfSorrows Posted June 3, 2011 Posted June 3, 2011 Many of these also seem to be experienced within the vocation of marriage, as well.
LaPetiteSoeur Posted June 6, 2011 Author Posted June 6, 2011 You know you are a future nun when the fact that this thread is nine pages long makes you happy!
Sarah147 Posted June 6, 2011 Posted June 6, 2011 (edited) [quote name='FutureSister2009' timestamp='1307043641' post='2249264'] It does make me happy to know that people are in Church. But I've been taught that we need to respect our bodies. [/quote] More than that even... these people don't realize that they are walking into God's Holy House! His very Presence in the Tabernacle! His very Consecration in Mass! It also can be a source of temptation to others. I think it would be an act of charity to somehow tell people that we are supposed to dress reverently in Church. If they learn to do it there, they may think twice about doing it outside of Church, too. Edited June 6, 2011 by JoyfulLife
Divine Mercy 9999 Posted June 8, 2011 Posted June 8, 2011 [quote name='Michele' timestamp='1305350482' post='2241253'] it's funny, perfect strangers have seen me praying the rosary and started talking to me calling me "Sister" and i don't correct them [/quote] When people ask what order you are with... .
MargaretTeresa Posted June 8, 2011 Posted June 8, 2011 [quote name='Divine Mercy 9999' timestamp='1307491636' post='2251068'] When people ask what order you are with... . [/quote] When you want to do a happy dance everytime you hear back from a community!
LaPetiteSoeur Posted June 8, 2011 Author Posted June 8, 2011 [quote name='MargaretTeresa' timestamp='1307561040' post='2251370'] When you want to do a happy dance everytime you hear back from a community! [/quote] Who'd you hear back from?
MargaretTeresa Posted June 8, 2011 Posted June 8, 2011 [quote name='LaPetiteSoeur' timestamp='1307564546' post='2251393'] Who'd you hear back from? [/quote] I heard back from the FSP a couple days ago, as well as the PCCs in Virginia. And today from the Lafayette Carmelites
LaPetiteSoeur Posted June 9, 2011 Author Posted June 9, 2011 [quote name='MargaretTeresa' timestamp='1307575213' post='2251451'] I heard back from the FSP a couple days ago, as well as the PCCs in Virginia. And today from the Lafayette Carmelites [/quote] Yay! My grandmother got a call from the NDs two days ago! She donated to them and Sr. Mary Herman called her to thank her! When asked why she donated, my grandmother said I'd shown her an ad in the Catholic Digest/OSV (she didn't mention I'm very interested in them, thankfully!). Then the sister said that I should visit the convent that's only 45 minutes away from my college! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! And she didn't even know! I'm beginning to think Dominicans have ESP or something.... Funny news, too. The Daughters of Charity who come to my parish for daily mass told me I should visit their motherhouse in Paris when I study there. They don't know I'm discerning either. Maybe it's a "nun" thing.
Lisa Posted June 9, 2011 Posted June 9, 2011 [quote name='LaPetiteSoeur' timestamp='1307623612' post='2251616'] Yay! I'm beginning to think Dominicans have ESP or something.... .... They don't know I'm discerning either. Maybe it's a "nun" thing. [/quote] True!!! And the ones I've met are so good at remembering you once you've met. Sr. Joseph Andrew said something along the lines of "with all the people I meet, God's gotta put me on the fast track to remember them all!" When I went there, she said "now, haven't I met you before?" I stumbled around and answered, "well, I was here two years ago, maybe you saw me then." And she said "That's right! You were here for a retreat, but didn't come and see me!," because I had been too chicken to actually talk to her one-on-one. That's serious nun memory.
Divine Mercy 9999 Posted June 10, 2011 Posted June 10, 2011 I would call the nun "ESP" thing another name for the Holy Spirit. It's true, though. Most Nuns/ Sisters can spot a discerner 10 miles away.
Guest Sebastian2 Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 You know you're a future nun when you get excitedly drag your family to a Latin Mass at the monastery just so they can meet the sisters afterward[img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/dance.gif[/img]. And the 5 AM wake-up time isn't absurdly early, it's suddenly a glorious time to be awake[img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/clap2.gif[/img]
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