the171 Posted May 27, 2011 Posted May 27, 2011 My family is coming with me. Well only a small fraction. My mom and my sister. I'm nervous! Haha I hope the postulants come with Sr.Mary John to visit with us! I hope I can be in formation with those crazy Carmelites. Any questions you want me to ask? Anything? Lol! Benedicite!
InPersonaChriste Posted May 27, 2011 Posted May 27, 2011 I think it is wonderful that your mother and sister are going! My mom, sister, and brother-in-law came with me to see the Visitation Nuns in south America. It was a wonderful thing to see my mother so enthusiastic about it because she never has been as open to it. Pax!
the171 Posted May 27, 2011 Author Posted May 27, 2011 I'm bery nervous because my little sister has neveer met a nun! Haha and my mom was not supportive whatsoever until our first visit to this carmel. A sign? I think so! I will continue to pray about it. I mean I have 2 years or so left to discern. No rush.
InPersonaChriste Posted May 27, 2011 Posted May 27, 2011 (edited) [quote name='the171' timestamp='1306517506' post='2246810'] I'm bery nervous because my little sister has neveer met a nun! Haha and my mom was not supportive whatsoever until our first visit to this carmel. A sign? I think so! I will continue to pray about it. I mean I have 2 years or so left to discern. No rush. [/quote] Thats good! wow 2 years?! I think after meeting nuns I would explode (I have been discerning for quite a while!)... I really have a strong desire to visit a convent for a week. The Visitation nuns asked me but I had doubts. I am now counting all of my prayers on the Benedictines, I hope that they will allow me to visit. And If I do not feel called there, then I hope God will give me another chance in Chile. Edited May 27, 2011 by InPersonaChriste
faithcecelia Posted May 27, 2011 Posted May 27, 2011 Have a lovely time. I met my now sister-in-law in the parlour, it must have been very strange for her as she and my family are not Catholic but we hit it off immediately. i will be praying for you and hope the visit goes well.
the171 Posted May 27, 2011 Author Posted May 27, 2011 Thank you faith! That means a lot to me. Aree you still in Carmel?
MargaretTeresa Posted May 27, 2011 Posted May 27, 2011 171, have fun! And relate your tales when you get back!!!
faithcecelia Posted May 27, 2011 Posted May 27, 2011 [quote name='the171' timestamp='1306518402' post='2246822'] Thank you faith! That means a lot to me. Aree you still in Carmel? [/quote] No but I am hoping to return by the end of the year. My heart is still in Carmel though.
vee Posted May 27, 2011 Posted May 27, 2011 [quote name='faithcecelia' timestamp='1306519444' post='2246830'] No but I am hoping to return by the end of the year. My heart is still in Carmel though. [/quote] As Bl Elizabeth of the Trinity says " Jesus recognizes a Carmelite by her heart" and as far as I know Carmel is to be alone with the Alone, on the cross with Him for love of Him and others. It isnt necessary to be in a monastery or habit for that. St Catherine of Siena speaks of a cell of the heart so where is Carmel but in the heart. In the heart where the Father, Son and Spirit are and on the cross of daily life.
the171 Posted May 27, 2011 Author Posted May 27, 2011 it.was.amesome. she's going to set a date for me to go on retreat even though I'm younger than the minimum age for a retreat! Yayayaya!
faithcecelia Posted May 27, 2011 Posted May 27, 2011 [quote name='the171' timestamp='1306528881' post='2246864'] it.was.amesome. she's going to set a date for me to go on retreat even though I'm younger than the minimum age for a retreat! Yayayaya! [/quote] Fantastic! How old are you?? Im amazed by some of you young women on here, I must say.
the171 Posted May 27, 2011 Author Posted May 27, 2011 I am 14. but I wish I could graduate NOW. Hhaha
faithcecelia Posted May 27, 2011 Posted May 27, 2011 [quote name='the171' timestamp='1306532003' post='2246875'] I am 14. but I wish I could graduate NOW. Hhaha [/quote] Wow - you are YOUNG, lol!!! It must be lovely having a clear view of your future so young, a real blessing. One of the sisters at Quidenham (my old community) knew she wanted to be a Carmelite nun from about age 14 too, though she decided to go travelling before entering - actually she was officially travelling when she contacted the Carmel so never went home again(she is Australian) and entered quite quickly.
MargaretTeresa Posted May 27, 2011 Posted May 27, 2011 [quote name='the171' timestamp='1306532003' post='2246875'] I am 14. but I wish I could graduate NOW. Hhaha [/quote] You're 14!? I thought you were 16.... [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/dance.gif[/img] I'm so excited for you, anywhoo!!!! [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/clap2.gif[/img]
Ave Maria Totus Tuus Posted May 27, 2011 Posted May 27, 2011 I have been there! A lovely place! One of my friends from college was discerning with them and we made a visit for the day. Wonderful. Prayers for a fruitful visit!
Indwelling Trinity Posted May 27, 2011 Posted May 27, 2011 [quote name='vee8' timestamp='1306525768' post='2246860'] As Bl Elizabeth of the Trinity says " Jesus recognizes a Carmelite by her heart" and as far as I know Carmel is to be alone with the Alone, on the cross with Him for love of Him and others. It isnt necessary to be in a monastery or habit for that. St Catherine of Siena speaks of a cell of the heart so where is Carmel but in the heart. In the heart where the Father, Son and Spirit are and on the cross of daily life. [/quote] Dear Vee: You have finally internalized what it is to be a Carmelite. It matters not whether you are a 1990 or 1991 Carmelite. What matters is that a Carmelite is known from within. Her's is a solitary heart Where the trinity May find its home and Jesus may find safe refuge in a loving heart destined for Him alone. Then seeing Him in herself she longs to love as He did offering herself to the Father for the ransom of many. The habit does not a Carmelite make, but the heart does. To Be likeHim is to embrace all in His infinite Mercy and to allow oneself to be embraced, not only by Jesus, but by all even the most retched. It means to stand still with arms outstreched Just like he did on the cross, refusing to turn even his detractors away. But instead lift all in love to the healing touch of the father's love. There is so much more that can be said about what Carmel truly means, but most of all it is a lived experience of God who dwells within. Thank you for this beautiful post.
the171 Posted May 27, 2011 Author Posted May 27, 2011 haha mt. many people say that even when they meet me in person. ill write a blog on it later. for now it's crawfish boil tiiimme. WOOH haha
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