OnlySunshine Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 [quote name='dominicansoul' timestamp='1299357861' post='2218315'] and that's not all of them either!!! hahahaha [/quote] Yeah, I noticed the postulants weren't included. Probably some of the Sisters at the missionary locations are missing as well.
emilier98 Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 I actually got to meet two of the DSMME sisters about 2 weeks ago. They are so amazing and wonderful. I had great conversations with them about spirituality and prayer. I wish that I felt called to join them, but I will, God willing, be in the family at least. Have fun!
MargaretTeresa Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I really wanna go... But its the weekend before finals. . And I'm a broke college student. Such is life. My prayers are with you though!!!
Lisa Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 [quote name='MargaretTeresa' timestamp='1299719090' post='2219676'] I really wanna go... But its the weekend before finals. . And I'm a broke college student. Such is life. My prayers are with you though!!! [/quote] Hi MargaretTeresa! I don't think I've properly welcomed you to phatmass! Are you discerning the religious life? If so, have you looked into any communities? (I'm nosy and lovveeee to learn about new communities).
LadyOfSorrows Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I love these sisters! I went on the February retreat and it definitely helped in my discernment. Anyone who can go, should! Even if you're not called to that particular community, it's a good way to discern religious life in general, as well as the beautiful Dominican charism.
Lisa Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 [img]http://sistersofmary.org/images/slideshows/a-day-in-the-life/37-a-day-in-the-life.jpg[/img]
HopefulBride Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 [quote name='Lisa' timestamp='1299727999' post='2219714'] Hi MargaretTeresa! I don't think I've properly welcomed you to phatmass! Are you discerning the religious life? If so, have you looked into any communities? (I'm nosy and lovveeee to learn about new communities). [/quote] Not nosy Lisa, inquisitive - we all are a bit inquisitive.
vee Posted March 10, 2011 Author Posted March 10, 2011 I want donuts. Dominican donuts.... sounds interesting. Ive only registered for the retreat to show God my intent to try to follow His will wherever it may lead. The thing is Im not sure how exactly Im going to get there yet. The arrival and departure times they set are a bit of a problem right now and Im having trouble working out an itinerary.
vee Posted March 10, 2011 Author Posted March 10, 2011 [quote name='dominicansoul' timestamp='1299255009' post='2217870'] Vee, u do know IT is not in this community, right? [/quote] Yes I know, which is precisely why Im interested in them!
HopefulBride Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) [quote name='vee8' timestamp='1299769677' post='2219800'] Ive only registered for the retreat to show God my intent to try to follow His will wherever it may lead. The thing is Im not sure how exactly Im going to get there yet. [/quote] LOL, same way I felt when I went to visit the carmelites. And it worked!!! He stopped bugging me about joining a contemplative order and instead I'm to enter a semi-contemplative order. I think that means you will enter the sisters of the Eternal Word or :gasp: the Nashies LOL :: Edited March 10, 2011 by HopefulBride
franciscanheart Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 The nashies! That would be so amesome, VEE!
MargaretTeresa Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Not nosy at all, Lisa. I'm a journalism student-I know nosy. I am currently discerning, and have been (sort-of) since I was 15. Seeing as I'm just now finding the time for RCIA (thanks to a crazy class schedule) and officially join the Church (against my mom's wishes). I am really looking at the DSMME and at the Carmelite community in Terre Haute, IN. I got a phone call from Sr. Mary Clare with the Carmelites this morning. Unfortunately it was a bad time as midterms are this week. But I'm supposed to call her back later. I had a terrible time understanding her because I have crappy phone service at my apartment and, while she has lived in America for some time, she has a well pronounced British accent. I was a little...skeptical about the DSMME at first because they are mostly teachers. But after learning some more about them, I have realized they have other things besides teaching. I am writer, first and foremost, and have been writing devotionals for Lent and Advent at the church I was raised in for years. I have also looked at the the Daughters of Charity and the Poor Clares...but I'm not as big a fan. Pax and God Bless.
OnlySunshine Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 [quote name='MargaretTeresa' timestamp='1299785028' post='2219854'] Not nosy at all, Lisa. I'm a journalism student-I know nosy. I am currently discerning, and have been (sort-of) since I was 15. Seeing as I'm just now finding the time for RCIA (thanks to a crazy class schedule) and officially join the Church (against my mom's wishes). I am really looking at the DSMME and at the Carmelite community in Terre Haute, IN. I got a phone call from Sr. Mary Clare with the Carmelites this morning. Unfortunately it was a bad time as midterms are this week. But I'm supposed to call her back later. I had a terrible time understanding her because I have crappy phone service at my apartment and, while she has lived in America for some time, she has a well pronounced British accent. I was a little...skeptical about the DSMME at first because they are mostly teachers. But after learning some more about them, I have realized they have other things besides teaching. I am writer, first and foremost, and have been writing devotionals for Lent and Advent at the church I was raised in for years. I have also looked at the the Daughters of Charity and the Poor Clares...but I'm not as big a fan. Pax and God Bless. [/quote] I was in contact with the Terre Haute Carmelites for a time during my discernment. They have a Monastic Weekend coming up in June. You might want to try to attend if you can. I wish I could go just to experience their life even if I am not called there.
MargaretTeresa Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Ok, so I was wrong-the DSMME retreat is after finals, but I will likely be doing an internship. Or working. And I just looked at the price for train tickets...The closest Amtrak station, and hour from home, has it as a like 10 hour ride...and for $116 each way. Gross. I will have to look into the Terre Haute retreat...and the train ride. haha!
Lisa Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 [quote name='MargaretTeresa' timestamp='1299785028' post='2219854'] Not nosy at all, Lisa. I'm a journalism student-I know nosy. I am currently discerning, and have been (sort-of) since I was 15. Seeing as I'm just now finding the time for RCIA (thanks to a crazy class schedule) and officially join the Church (against my mom's wishes). I am really looking at the DSMME and at the Carmelite community in Terre Haute, IN. I got a phone call from Sr. Mary Clare with the Carmelites this morning. Unfortunately it was a bad time as midterms are this week. But I'm supposed to call her back later. I had a terrible time understanding her because I have crappy phone service at my apartment and, while she has lived in America for some time, she has a well pronounced British accent. I was a little...skeptical about the DSMME at first because they are mostly teachers. But after learning some more about them, I have realized they have other things besides teaching. I am writer, first and foremost, and have been writing devotionals for Lent and Advent at the church I was raised in for years. I have also looked at the the Daughters of Charity and the Poor Clares...but I'm not as big a fan. Pax and God Bless. [/quote] CONGRATS ON BEING IN RCIA!!!! For real, welcome to the Catholic Family!!!!!! If you are a journalism student, have you looked at the Daughters of Saint Paul? [url="http://dsp.pauline.org/"]http://dsp.pauline.org/[/url] They are a CMSWR (communities that are generally some of the most loyal to the church) community that uses media for the new evangelization! Side note: their Facebook Pace "Ask a Catholic Nun" is amazing. And being here on Vocation Station will give you a great idea of some communities you've never even heard of! Prayers as you prepare to enter the church and discern your vocation!
MargaretTeresa Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I did request more info from the Daughters of Saint Paul. I like them too, but it felt like I didn't get someone personable and willing to talk like I have with the Carmelites and DSMME. I have also felt like a lot of places don't reach out much to me BECAUSE I'm going through RCIA. But that just may be me.
Chamomile Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 [quote name='vee8' timestamp='1299769677' post='2219800'] Ive only registered for the retreat to show God my intent to try to follow His will wherever it may lead. The thing is Im not sure how exactly Im going to get there yet. The arrival and departure times they set are a bit of a problem right now and Im having trouble working out an itinerary. [/quote] I can't figure out how to work the travel, either Unless I camp out in the airport for a couple nites....
emilier98 Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 [quote name='MargaretTeresa' timestamp='1299795305' post='2219933'] I did request more info from the Daughters of Saint Paul. I like them too, but it felt like I didn't get someone personable and willing to talk like I have with the Carmelites and DSMME. I have also felt like a lot of places don't reach out much to me BECAUSE I'm going through RCIA. But that just may be me. [/quote] Well I know some orders require you to have been Catholic for at least a year before they will really start talking with you and allow you to come on retreats. As a convert every order and community I have spoken to asks how long ago I converted.
MargaretTeresa Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 Ive had no one ask me if I am/was a convert. But then again, I volunteered the info. A couple that I talked to that I am converting for myself, not bc of a boyfriend or anything. Think this bc most people my age that have/are converted dis so bc they were in a very serious relationship. Such is life. :D
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