ksterling Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 My Irish grandmother has an unusual name - "Eilish" (pronounced eye-lish) which in Gaelic means "Elizabeth" - I'd love to be Sr. Eilish Marie but wonder if it is too unusual to be permitted. One of the communities I am considering uses Baptismal names, others give new names which I kinda like. My given name is Katherine - probably a lot of those in many communities.
Tally Marx Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 [quote name='ksterling' timestamp='1297892804' post='2213066'] My Irish grandmother has an unusual name - "Eilish" (pronounced eye-lish) which in Gaelic means "Elizabeth" - [/quote] That's pretty!
MithLuin Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 It's a saint, so I'm sure many communities would be fine with it...but not all. It really depends on what they go for. I mean, most communities won't let you take a name if someone else there has it. Some have preferences for one name over a double name (or vice versa). Some have very specific rules about part of the name being for Mary (for instance). Some may have preferences on whether or not you take the name of a saint who is male or female. So, basically, it's nice to have an idea of the name you'd [i]want[/i]...but at the end of the day, you probably won't be that bent out of shape over not getting it if it doesn't 'fit' your community.
carmelite15 Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 [quote name='homeschoolmom' timestamp='1297882686' post='2213019'] How is it more of a gift from God than the name that her father and I so prayerfully considered when she was born? Just because a Mother Superior picks it? I doubt anyone puts more thought and prayer into naming someone than the parents. [/quote] I am not trying to start anything just so you know but I see you are hurt becasue the way you say that has hurt in it you know becasue My mom saids the same thing she is hurt that I want to go off and enter a convent she cant understand but I pray God will help my mom and family come to about what I need to do.
franciscanheart Posted February 17, 2011 Author Posted February 17, 2011 [quote name='homeschoolmom' timestamp='1297882686' post='2213019'] How is it more of a gift from God than the name that her father and I so prayerfully considered when she was born? Just because a Mother Superior picks it? I doubt anyone puts more thought and prayer into naming someone than the parents. [/quote] [indent]Abram became Abraham, Sari became Sarah, Jacob became Israel, Saul became Paul, Simon became Peter. There is a long Biblical history to the name change. When a person had an encounter with God and they were to take on a role in salvation history, often God renamed them. The Annunciation, when the Angel Gabriel calls Mary “Full of Grace,” can be seen as a kind of a “naming.” Even today when a young woman marries, she takes her husband’s name. To mark the beginning of a new life with a new mission and a new intensity, the young religious chooses or is given a new name. Sr. Clare Matthiass, CFR[/indent] Should your daughter be called to religious life, she would be giving her life to God; she would be setting out with a new mission and purpose. The name change is just as significant as the habit and vows in some communities. It's a sign first to the woman and then to the world of her vocation and her fiat.
Cherie Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 I think I've said it before, but since it's a new topic I'll say it again My three name choices were: Sr. Faustina Marie Sr. Marie Therese Sr. Mary Magdalene In that order; I don't exactly remember my title choices, but the name I was given was: Sr. Mary Faustina of Our Lady of Mercy
franciscanheart Posted February 17, 2011 Author Posted February 17, 2011 [quote name='CherieMadame' timestamp='1297918722' post='2213198'] I think I've said it before, but since it's a new topic I'll say it again My three name choices were: Sr. Faustina Marie Sr. Marie Therese Sr. Mary Magdalene In that order; I don't exactly remember my title choices, but the name I was given was: Sr. Mary Faustina of Our Lady of Mercy [/quote] I thought you were married.
homeschoolmom Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 [quote name='franciscanheart' timestamp='1297916705' post='2213191'] [indent]Abram became Abraham, Sari became Sarah, Jacob became Israel, Saul became Paul, Simon became Peter. There is a long Biblical history to the name change. When a person had an encounter with God and they were to take on a role in salvation history, often God renamed them. The Annunciation, when the Angel Gabriel calls Mary “Full of Grace,” can be seen as a kind of a “naming.” Even today when a young woman marries, she takes her husband’s name. To mark the beginning of a new life with a new mission and a new intensity, the young religious chooses or is given a new name. Sr. Clare Matthiass, CFR[/indent] Should your daughter be called to religious life, she would be giving her life to God; she would be setting out with a new mission and purpose. The name change is just as significant as the habit and vows in some communities. It's a sign first to the woman and then to the world of her vocation and her fiat. [/quote] I know all of that and I understand all of that. I was merely trying to give you a different pov-- one that perhaps all of your own parents experience. When their adult children start a new chapter in their lives, it means a chapter in the parents' lives close-- why do you think parents cry at weddings? It's bittersweet. Since most of the posters here are not parents and never intend to be, I thought I would express what I think is a pretty common feeling among parents. It doesn't mean that I would in any way stand in my daughter's way should she have a religious vocation. I was just sharing a thought.
Lisa Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 [quote name='homeschoolmom' timestamp='1297942824' post='2213228'] I know all of that and I understand all of that. I was merely trying to give you a different pov-- one that perhaps all of your own parents experience. When their adult children start a new chapter in their lives, it means a chapter in the parents' lives close-- why do you think parents cry at weddings? It's bittersweet. Since most of the posters here are not parents and never intend to be, I thought I would express what I think is a pretty common feeling among parents. It doesn't mean that I would in any way stand in my daughter's way should she have a religious vocation. I was just sharing a thought. [/quote] Homeschoolmom, thanks for sharing this! It really did give me a new perspective on what all of our parents might go through- and hopefully now we can better address our parent's concerns when we talk to them about our vocation. Praying for you and your family.
franciscanheart Posted February 17, 2011 Author Posted February 17, 2011 [quote name='homeschoolmom' timestamp='1297942824' post='2213228'] I know all of that and I understand all of that. I was merely trying to give you a different pov-- one that perhaps all of your own parents experience. When their adult children start a new chapter in their lives, it means a chapter in the parents' lives close-- why do you think parents cry at weddings? It's bittersweet. Since most of the posters here are not parents and never intend to be, I thought I would express what I think is a pretty common feeling among parents. It doesn't mean that I would in any way stand in my daughter's way should she have a religious vocation. I was just sharing a thought. [/quote] Understood.
tnavarro61 Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 I think having a religious name is awe.some because it means being a new man.. being a new being in Christ... It's like having a new life when one receives his new name. It's leaving behind the sinful and worldly past and being totally consecrated to Jesus and Mary.
Cherie Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 [quote name='franciscanheart' timestamp='1297920284' post='2213201'] I thought you were married. [/quote] But I was a religious for 5 years, and had that name for 4 of those 5 years
Cherie Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 Speaking of being married now, though, I love the DSMME's website because they list the names of all the Sisters. That is a good way to find name ideas for any future daughters!!!
franciscanheart Posted February 17, 2011 Author Posted February 17, 2011 [quote name='CherieMadame' timestamp='1297956163' post='2213277'] But I was a religious for 5 years, and had that name for 4 of those 5 years [/quote] Oooooohhhh! I think I missed that.
she_who_is_not Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 Some I like: Sr. Maria Joy Sr. Johanna Pauline For an SSVM: Sr. Rosa Mystica
tnavarro61 Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 [quote name='she_who_is_not' timestamp='1297982898' post='2213410'] For an SSVM: Sr. Rosa Mystica [/quote] I suggest, if you are going to be an SSVM, to take the name [i]Sr. Regina sine labe originali concepta[/i]
FutureSister2009 Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 I've got a few in mind. My first choice is Sr. Monica Therese of the Infant Jesus. My second choice is Sr. M. Jacinta Bernadette of the Immaculate Heart OR the Immaculate Conception My third choice is Sr. Gemma Cecilia
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