Catherine Therese Posted May 24, 2011 Posted May 24, 2011 I'd love to know who the Aussie girl who attended was!
Lisa Posted May 24, 2011 Posted May 24, 2011 (edited) I was!!! Unfortunately, we didn't get much time to talk so I couldn't tell you where in her country she was from or anything. Edited February 16, 2012 by Lil Red edited at poster's request
Catherine Therese Posted May 24, 2011 Posted May 24, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Lisa' timestamp='1306236333' post='2245321'] I was!!! Unfortunately, we didn't get much time to talk so I couldn't tell you where in her country she was from or anything. [/quote] WOW I think I know who it was!!!! Tres razzle dazzle! Edited February 16, 2012 by Lil Red
vee Posted May 24, 2011 Posted May 24, 2011 I was not there as God has made it pretty clear that, if He is indeed calling me to religious life, it is highly unlikely to be with an active Community. So the inactive cloistered ones it is. I was praying for all who attended the retreat though.
Chamomile Posted May 24, 2011 Posted May 24, 2011 [quote name='vee8' timestamp='1306242877' post='2245343'] So the inactive cloistered ones it is. [/quote] Lazy
FutureSister2009 Posted May 24, 2011 Posted May 24, 2011 I wish I could've gone even though I don't think I'm called to them. But I believe I know someone who was there.
vee Posted May 24, 2011 Posted May 24, 2011 [quote name='Chamomile' timestamp='1306243059' post='2245344'] Lazy [/quote] Hey, it takes a lot of effort to do this all day
vee Posted May 24, 2011 Posted May 24, 2011 (edited) [img]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jCtbCw5H-rk/R3R5A2EO_tI/AAAAAAAAA3I/tV0aHW4kKj4/s400/carmelite+11.jpg[/img] edited to add this is my kind of retreat Edited May 24, 2011 by vee8
Lisa Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 [quote name='vee8' timestamp='1306259293' post='2245409'] [img]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jCtbCw5H-rk/R3R5A2EO_tI/AAAAAAAAA3I/tV0aHW4kKj4/s400/carmelite+11.jpg[/img] edited to add this is my kind of retreat [/quote] Also beautiful... though not as amazing as: [img]http://sistersofmary.org/images/slideshows/eastertriduum/04%20Procession.jpg[/img] Oh, though in all seriousness, everyone should pray for the Dominican Sisters of Mary- Mother Assumpta and Sister Joseph Andrew have meetings in Rome about the community's growth! Exciting things! Say a rosary, visit Jesus in the Eucharist- both of those things are very DSMME-appropriate
Catherine Therese Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 [quote name='Lisa' timestamp='1306290104' post='2245587'] Oh, though in all seriousness, everyone should pray for the Dominican Sisters of Mary- Mother Assumpta and Sister Joseph Andrew have meetings in Rome about the community's growth! Exciting things! Say a rosary, visit Jesus in the Eucharist- both of those things are very DSMME-appropriate [/quote] I might be wrong, but isn't there a 100 person limit on the community? Once it breaches that limit don't they have to start a new community elsewhere? Or is that what the meetings are about? *CURIOUS*
Lisa Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 [quote name='Catherine Therese' timestamp='1306327194' post='2245747'] I might be wrong, but isn't there a 100 person limit on the community? Once it breaches that limit don't they have to start a new community elsewhere? Or is that what the meetings are about? *CURIOUS* [/quote] Sister just asked for prayers about the meetings relating to the community's growth, and it sounded like a really positive thing; I'm not exactly sure what they are about. In order to fulfill their mission for the "new evangalization" and DOMINICATION (my word, not theirs ) they have in their Consistutions that when they reach 100 people, they start elsewhere. They've already hit that (I think they are at 113?), so they are working on fundraising for a new priory in California that will house another 100 sisters! They had a piece of land donated in Loomis, California. Here's the website for their California expansion: http://www.sistersofmary.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=294&Itemid=474 And, if you're really curious, you can see the architectural plans for the priory here: http://loomis.ca.gov/loomis_projects.html (the Regina Caeli priory project) They have also started fundraising to start a location in Texas, as well. That appears to be a little farther off, but to put it in perspective, the Motherhouse was filled to capacity before they finished building that in Michigan.
Catherine Therese Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 [quote name='Lisa' timestamp='1306328206' post='2245755'] DOMINICATION [/quote] I REALLY LOVE THAT WORD, in jest. I CAN see, however, scope for misinterpretation... you know, for people to think that its about building power in the Doms and losing sight of the Christo-centric nature of the very thing that spurs Dominicans on. (This is not a criticism, its a brainstorm... I was about to hit Add Reply right after typing the I REALLY LOVE THAT! Then the possible misinterpretation occurred to me and I thought I'd better include my line of thought as well.) Hear ye, hear ye.... anytime any one of us crazy Dominicans uses Lisa's amesome expression "DOMINICATION" - it is to be understood in the context that we are seeking to advance the Kingdom of God, and NOT seeking world domination for ourselves!!! <end braindump>
das8949 Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 [quote name='Lisa' timestamp='1306290104' post='2245587'] Also beautiful... though not as amazing as: [img]http://sistersofmary.org/images/slideshows/eastertriduum/04%20Procession.jpg[/img] Oh, though in all seriousness, everyone should pray for the Dominican Sisters of Mary- Mother Assumpta and Sister Joseph Andrew have meetings in Rome about the community's growth! Exciting things! Say a rosary, visit Jesus in the Eucharist- both of those things are very DSMME-appropriate [/quote] Lisa, how did you like the Retreat? Did you meet the Postulants? Did you get to see the Motherhouse?
Lisa Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 [quote name='Catherine Therese' timestamp='1306329617' post='2245765'] I CAN see, however, scope for misinterpretation... you know, for people to think that its about building power in the Doms and losing sight of the Christo-centric nature of the very thing that spurs Dominicans on. Hear ye, hear ye.... anytime any one of us crazy Dominicans uses Lisa's amesome expression "DOMINICATION" - it is to be understood in the context that we are seeking to advance the Kingdom of God, and NOT seeking world domination for ourselves!!! [/quote] very good point. I just love the Dominicans because of their motivation and enthusiasm for spreading God's kingdom, his VERITAS And St. Dominic started the dominication- even when the order only had 16 brothers, he dispersed them throughout Europe!!!! Talk about taking risks! [quote name='DarleneSteinemann' timestamp='1306331166' post='2245775'] Lisa, how did you like the Retreat? Did you meet the Postulants? Did you get to see the Motherhouse? [/quote] YES!! I love their postulants! YES!! Their chapel=heaven on earth ok, done with my happy thoughts. Gotta get back to work now... :lame:I probably should stop checking phatmass while I'm working... hm...
krissylou Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 [quote name='Lisa' timestamp='1306328206' post='2245755'] Sister just asked for prayers about the meetings relating to the community's growth, and it sounded like a really positive thing; I'm not exactly sure what they are about. In order to fulfill their mission for the "new evangalization" and DOMINICATION (my word, not theirs ) they have in their Consistutions that when they reach 100 people, they start elsewhere. They've already hit that (I think they are at 113?), so they are working on fundraising for a new priory in California that will house another 100 sisters! They had a piece of land donated in Loomis, California. Here's the website for their California expansion: [url="http://www.sistersofmary.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=294&Itemid=474"]http://www.sistersof...=294&Itemid=474[/url] And, if you're really curious, you can see the architectural plans for the priory here: [url="http://loomis.ca.gov/loomis_projects.html"]http://loomis.ca.gov...s_projects.html[/url] (the Regina Caeli priory project) They have also started fundraising to start a location in Texas, as well. That appears to be a little farther off, but to put it in perspective, the Motherhouse was filled to capacity before they finished building that in Michigan. [/quote] Hmmm. A foundation in California. A foundation in Texas. Nearly all their mission houses are in the South. I am starting to detect a pattern. Am I the only one who thinks a big impetus for this "Dominication" is "WE ARE REALLY REALLY TIRED OF MICHIGAN WINTERS. WE ARE NOT KIDDING. WE HAVE HAD IT!!!"
Lisa Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) [quote name='krissylou' timestamp='1306342233' post='2245818'] Hmmm. A foundation in California. A foundation in Texas. Nearly all their mission houses are in the South. I am starting to detect a pattern. Am I the only one who thinks a big impetus for this "Dominication" is "WE ARE REALLY REALLY TIRED OF MICHIGAN WINTERS. WE ARE NOT KIDDING. WE HAVE HAD IT!!!" [/quote] Actually, that's probably just about right But, this puts a tiny kink in your theory, they are sending a mission of sisters to Columbus, OH next year! Although, that is still south... ETA: That smiley looks like he's stroking his beard, and that's just funny! Edited May 25, 2011 by Lisa
das8949 Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 [quote name='Lisa' timestamp='1306331666' post='2245781'] very good point. I just love the Dominicans because of their motivation and enthusiasm for spreading God's kingdom, his VERITAS And St. Dominic started the dominication- even when the order only had 16 brothers, he dispersed them throughout Europe!!!! Talk about taking risks! Are you applying for this August? YES!! I love their postulants! YES!! Their chapel=heaven on earth ok, done with my happy thoughts. Gotta get back to work now... :lame:I probably should stop checking phatmass while I'm working... hm... [/quote]
MeteorShower Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 Just out of curiosity, does anyone know how many (or an approximate number) attended the retreat?
Lisa Posted May 26, 2011 Posted May 26, 2011 [quote name='MeteorShower' timestamp='1306360667' post='2245951'] Just out of curiosity, does anyone know how many (or an approximate number) attended the retreat? [/quote] 145
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