Catherine Therese Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 ... to everyone who has included me in any of their prayers. at about 1am this morning I found myself on the phone speaking with the vocations director. I've been accepted! And to find out on the late, the great Blessed JP2's birthday - what a treat! A tiny bit nervous now that its actually really happening, but mostly I'm finding myself in a state of... well, astonished joy really is the only way to describe it. I still can't believe that He has called ME to this life! [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/nunpray.gif[/img] Had a marvellous day with family. Its rare that I get to see every member of my immediate family and BOTH my niece and my nephew all on the same day, now that people have started growing up, moving out and doing their own thing, but I saw ALL of them today and it was wonderful. I also got to participate in the offertory at Mass today, which given the news I had just received, took on a very personal meaning for me. Thank you so much for your prayers. And know of my prayers for all of you!! [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/amen.gif[/img]
HopefulBride Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 wonderful and congratulations!!!! which community?
FutureSister2009 Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 Congratulations! God Bless you! Yes which community?
OnlySunshine Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 [size="7"]CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!![/size] That is absolutely wonderful news!!!! And such a wonderful community to boot!
Lisa Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 CONGRATS!!!! Do let us know how preparations come along! Do you have a set entrance date yet? Also, do you have your list of things to bring? If so, would you mind sharing what's on it- you don't have too, but it's fun for those of us still waiting to think about these things!
Santa Cruz Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 So happy for you and our Church! Thanks be to God! I will be praying for you especially as you prepare to enter.
MissScripture Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 YOU'RE GOING TO BE MY SISTER-IN-LAW! CONGRATULATIONS! Maybe I'll get to meet you next year, when I'm there on a visit day!
the171 Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 [quote name='Catherine Therese' timestamp='1305730228' post='2243197'] Nashville Dominicans [/quote] WHEN YOU ENTER BECOME CLOSE WITH SRS. CASEY MARIE, RITA MARIE AND ANNA GRACE. You will not regret it. They are close friends of mine.
MissScripture Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 [quote name='the171' timestamp='1305767230' post='2243406'] WHEN YOU ENTER BECOME CLOSE WITH SRS. CASEY MARIE, RITA MARIE AND ANNA GRACE. You will not regret it. They are close friends of mine. [/quote] Sr. Anna Grace taught one of my sister's classes this year, I think. And she gave the postulants dance lessons!
das8949 Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 [quote name='MissScripture' timestamp='1305762426' post='2243367'] YOU'RE GOING TO BE MY SISTER-IN-LAW! CONGRATULATIONS! Maybe I'll get to meet you next year, when I'm there on a visit day! [/quote] Miss Scripture, Do you know how many of the 27 postulants who entered in Aug 2010 are still remaining? I was curious how the two Dominican orders have compared. The DSMME's have had 4 leave. Must really be a tough situation making that decision. Thanks in advance Darlene
MissScripture Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 I believe that there are 22 there, currently, (so 5 discerned out) but they are having 2 postulants who previously left (from previous entrance classes) joining them this summer.
OnlySunshine Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 [quote name='MissScripture' timestamp='1305762426' post='2243367'] YOU'RE GOING TO BE MY SISTER-IN-LAW! CONGRATULATIONS! Maybe I'll get to meet you next year, when I'm there on a visit day! [/quote] I like this analogy!
OnlySunshine Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 [quote name='MissScripture' timestamp='1305774494' post='2243450'] I believe that there are 22 there, currently, (so 5 discerned out) but they are having 2 postulants who previously left (from previous entrance classes) joining them this summer. [/quote] I like that they are open to giving previous candidates another chance. A lot of orders are like, 'once you leave, that is it, no second chances.' I think it's important for communities to have a modicum of acceptance for these kind of things in case someone makes a mistake or needs to leave to re-evaluate. Maybe they entered at the wrong time, but God truly was calling them there? I know those who have left because their family member was ill and they wanted to care for them, but they were later able to come back after the family member was healthy again. I know that there are some that are very careful, and that is important, but we are all human and we make mistakes.
Mary Magdalene Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 Yay!!! Congratulations!! I am so happy for you. All the best with all the prep before you enter!
krissylou Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1305778028' post='2243484'] I like that they are open to giving previous candidates another chance. A lot of orders are like, 'once you leave, that is it, no second chances.' I think it's important for communities to have a modicum of acceptance for these kind of things in case someone makes a mistake or needs to leave to re-evaluate. Maybe they entered at the wrong time, but God truly was calling them there? I know those who have left because their family member was ill and they wanted to care for them, but they were later able to come back after the family member was healthy again. I know that there are some that are very careful, and that is important, but we are all human and we make mistakes. [/quote] The Rule of Benedict (which, obviously the Dominicans do not follow, but it is an interesting point of comparison) explicitly says that you can leave and re-enter up to three times. Sometimes it takes a while for us to find our way. Eventually you need to pick one and stick with it, but there can be a few stops and starts to get there.
elizabeth09 Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 (edited) CONGRATS! You are in my prayers Edited May 19, 2011 by elizabeth09
the171 Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 [quote name='MissScripture' timestamp='1305771722' post='2243431'] Sr. Anna Grace taught one of my sister's classes this year, I think. And she gave the postulants dance lessons! [/quote] yup, the ballerina nun.
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