Sarah147 Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 (edited) [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1302802272' post='2228666'] The community I am discerning with doesn't like the use of tampons because of the risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome. I have also heard that some have the old thought that using tampons is impure. Fortunately, the community I am discerning with allows tampons if the woman has a medical need such as heavy flow. [/quote] Wow. That's another plus for the order. It gives me more hope that they will be open to my (our) issues and needs... Even though THAT isn't one of my needs... Edited April 14, 2011 by JoyfulLife
Sarah147 Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Piccoli Fiori JMJ' timestamp='1302785444' post='2228618'] Specifically mentioned as no-nos were hair dryers, electric razors (but disposable is okay), clocks, watches, jewelry, cell phones, ipods, laptops, statues, and extra books (lol... If I could I might bring along an extensive library...). [/quote] What's wrong with watches? I have ADHD and have to have a watch to keep track of the day. I bought a special $30 rugged Timex velcro-band sport watch at Walmart that will last a long time. I plan to wear it when/if I enter somewhere. It's really a must-have for me. Edited April 14, 2011 by JoyfulLife
TeresaBenedicta Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 [quote name='JoyfulLife' timestamp='1302811481' post='2228713'] What's wrong with watches? I have ADHD and have to have a watch to keep track of the day. I bought a special $30 rugged Timex velcro-band sport watch at Walmart that will last a long time. I plan to wear it when/if I enter somewhere. It's really a must-have for me. [/quote] Just speaking from the experience of having stayed a few days at the convent... It was so freeing not to have to worry about time. I took off my watch, turned off my phone, and let it be. There was no need to be aware of the time because the sound of the bell indicated what was next. And it was beautiful, to just work and be present with whatever it was we were doing. Not thinking about what is next or how much longer I'll be doing this, etc. I really felt as though not having access to the time helped me to truly be present to whatever task was at hand-- whether it was prayer or work or what. And this, of course also meant that when it was a period for work and you were given a job, you had to work hard at it for the entire work period, because you wouldn't know if you'd have time enough to finish it. It keeps you from unintentionally being lazy ("Oh, I have an hour to do this task, so I can slow down the pace"), or stressing out whether you'll finish something in time (because if you worked for the entire work period, than you did your best and that was all anyone asked in the first place). All in all-- very freeing.
stlmom Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 Another possibility about nixing tampons is that I've heard they can get caught in old plumbing/drain systems and cause problems with clogging pipes. Maybe they don't want them flushed down and risk a backup?
IgnatiusofLoyola Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 [quote name='stlmom' timestamp='1302815971' post='2228752'] Another possibility about nixing tampons is that I've heard they can get caught in old plumbing/drain systems and cause problems with clogging pipes. Maybe they don't want them flushed down and risk a backup? [/quote] Good thought, but then again, they could simply request that tampons not be flushed down the toilet. (They ARE under obedience after all.) I don't know why I brought this up, except that not using tampons is an idea I never personally considered. But, then again, the clostered life IS countercultural, and some of the reasons for certain customs/actions make perfect sense in the monastery, even if they wouldn't make sense in the word. As for using a clacker, etc to wake up the nuns, I was thinking of a situation where the nuns were doing an all-night vigil, and each nun had a individual "shift," say from 2 am to 3 am. They wouldn't want to wake all the Sisters up, as with a clacker, so I just assumed nuns had alarm clocks. But, what do I know? There were nuns before there were alarm clocks, and obviously they found a way to handle this.
Sarah147 Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 Does anyone know if the SsEW allow watches and alarm clocks?
TeresaBenedicta Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 [quote name='IgnatiusofLoyola' timestamp='1302817081' post='2228757'] As for using a clacker, etc to wake up the nuns, I was thinking of a situation where the nuns were doing an all-night vigil, and each nun had a individual "shift," say from 2 am to 3 am. They wouldn't want to wake all the Sisters up, as with a clacker, so I just assumed nuns had alarm clocks. But, what do I know? There were nuns before there were alarm clocks, and obviously they found a way to handle this. [/quote] I remember over-hearing a rather funny story during my stay at the convent having to do with this exact scenario. I guess the way they did it with the SSVMs is that the sister whose shift was over would go and wake the next sister up. Well, the sleeping sister did not react kindly and, in her sleep, slapped the other sister who was trying to wake her up!!
Sarah147 Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' timestamp='1302820109' post='2228769'] I remember over-hearing a rather funny story during my stay at the convent having to do with this exact scenario. I guess the way they did it with the SSVMs is that the sister whose shift was over would go and wake the next sister up. Well, the sleeping sister did not react kindly and, in her sleep, slapped the other sister who was trying to wake her up!! [/quote]
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted April 14, 2011 Author Posted April 14, 2011 [quote name='JoyfulLife' timestamp='1302819715' post='2228767'] Does anyone know if the SsEW allow watches and alarm clocks? [/quote] I would imagine an active order like the SsEW would allow watches and alarm clocks. It's one thing being in a monastery with clocks in every room and bells to tell you when to come to prayer. It's a complete other when you have other apostolates and ministries that require one to leave the convent. I wouldn't fret about what you could bring and what you cannot. Things will vary greatly from community to community. There are so many charisms and apostolates in this world, each would require something unique and different.
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted April 14, 2011 Author Posted April 14, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1302803039' post='2228670'] Actually, I remembered that I read about the daily life of these very same nuns in Rockford, IL on Cloistered Life. When they arise for Matins, a Sister knocks on each cell door. When they arise at 5:30am, a bell is rung. [url="http://www.cloisteredlife.com/poor-clares/"]The Daily Life of a Poor Clare Nun[/url] [/quote] Yup! That's how it works I actually got back from a visit to the Monastery today. I was measured for the postulant jumper (although I was the one doing the measurements, lol) and I got to try some old jumpers on. There was one that fit almost perfectly... Sister joked that I could come tomorrow as I'd have something to wear! Oh... it felt so good to be there. Walking into the chapel for midday prayer was almost overwhelming, imagining that soon I would be there with them... He is so good to us.
Sarah147 Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 [quote name='Piccoli Fiori JMJ' timestamp='1302821892' post='2228775'] Yup! That's how it works I actually got back from a visit to the Monastery today. I was measured for the postulant jumper (although I was the one doing the measurements, lol) and I got to try some old jumpers on. There was one that fit almost perfectly... Sister joked that I could come tomorrow as I'd have something to wear! Oh... it felt so good to be there. Walking into the chapel for midday prayer was almost overwhelming, imagining that soon I would be there with them... He is so good to us. [/quote] Ohhh... :swoon: Please keep me close in your prayers. I really don't know what way orders will go with my health issues. And I soooo want to enter somewhere...
MargaretTeresa Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 HAPPY DANCE!!!!! you are so blessed to have found your niche!!! God bless
OnlySunshine Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' timestamp='1302820109' post='2228769'] I remember over-hearing a rather funny story during my stay at the convent having to do with this exact scenario. I guess the way they did it with the SSVMs is that the sister whose shift was over would go and wake the next sister up. Well, the sleeping sister did not react kindly and, in her sleep, slapped the other sister who was trying to wake her up!! [/quote] LOL, that sounds like something I would do! I've actually slapped my mom without realizing it.
OnlySunshine Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 [quote name='Piccoli Fiori JMJ' timestamp='1302821892' post='2228775'] Yup! That's how it works I actually got back from a visit to the Monastery today. I was measured for the postulant jumper (although I was the one doing the measurements, lol) and I got to try some old jumpers on. There was one that fit almost perfectly... Sister joked that I could come tomorrow as I'd have something to wear! Oh... it felt so good to be there. Walking into the chapel for midday prayer was almost overwhelming, imagining that soon I would be there with them... He is so good to us. [/quote] amesome! I hope you set an entrance date soon so you can be with your Sisters.
franciscanheart Posted April 15, 2011 Posted April 15, 2011 [quote name='Piccoli Fiori JMJ' timestamp='1302785444' post='2228618'] +JMJ [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/buddies2.gif[/img] You're a pretty cool cucumber... [/quote] Right back at ya.
carmelite15 Posted April 15, 2011 Posted April 15, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1302802598' post='2228667'] I'm not sure how it works in the PCC communities, but in Carmelite communities, they use a device called a clapper or clacker that a nun sounds as she goes past each cell. The nuns arise to the words, “Praised be Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary, His Mother. Come to prayer, Sisters, come to praise the Lord!” This is what the clapper looks like: [img]https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-HaGezRyV2HM/TXEmvrN4HXI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/nxW_guQ-NEk/s320/images+%25281%2529.jpg[/img] [/quote] I asked the Carmelite's of Cristo Rey if they still use the clapper and they said YES! gosh I was so happy when they said that.
OnlySunshine Posted April 15, 2011 Posted April 15, 2011 [quote name='carmelite15' timestamp='1302844858' post='2228860'] I asked the Carmelite's of Cristo Rey if they still use the clapper and they said YES! gosh I was so happy when they said that. [/quote] Many communities that use the 1990 Constitutions still use them as well as the old school 1991 Carmels. I remember hearing what they sounded like in the movie, "Therese" right after she entered Carmel.
Sarah147 Posted April 16, 2011 Posted April 16, 2011 Oh, I hope EWTN plays that movie again and sooooon.
MargaretTeresa Posted April 16, 2011 Posted April 16, 2011 [quote name='JoyfulLife' timestamp='1302914261' post='2229127'] Oh, I hope EWTN plays that movie again and sooooon. [/quote] I wish I got EWTN
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