Libcath2000 Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 Another order outside of full communion, employing a rather unique habit. [img]http://i40.tinypic.com/axy6w.jpg[/img][img]http://i41.tinypic.com/xf23bn.jpg[/img][img]http://i43.tinypic.com/j7ymc6.jpg[/img][img]http://i39.tinypic.com/i6h9cl.jpg[/img]
mysisterisalittlesister Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 this is such an adorable picture! Little Sister of the poor [img]http://www.cmswr.org/member_communities/Images%20Member%20Communities/Little%20Sisters%20of%20the%20Poor/DVResSis03.jpg[/img]
Libcath2000 Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 These are the Roman Catholic [b]Missionary Sisters of Restitution[/b] based in Mexico and the United States. They also have a men's branch known as the [i]Missionaries of Jesus Christ, Priest[/i]. [img]http://i39.tinypic.com/2vjygbn.jpg[/img] [img]http://i39.tinypic.com/9tn6ug.jpg[/img]
HollyDolly Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 I think the sisters with the black and grey habits are the Fraternite Notre Dame.They are in Chicago I believe.The Missionary Sisters of Restitution are a new group too me.
Gemma Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 The Restitution sisters were in Puerto Rico, but the bishop there said the vision calling for them was not of supernatural nature, and therefore couldn't back them. These pix--did they come from a website? Blessings, Gemma
HollyDolly Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 The photo of the two sisters holding hands in the black and white photo are School Sisters of Notre Dame.I have a photo of my late great aunt,Sister Mary Generose wearing that exact same habit. Her cousin Elizabeth also belongs to them,and just celebrated her 100th birthday in November 2011.
HollyDolly Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 Gemma, Don't know where the Restitution Sisters photo came from,as so far can't find a website.At www.miraclehunter.com, look up Marian apparitions,and then look up church statements.This vision occured in Sabana Grande ,Puerto Rico,and in the Archbishop's letter he mentions both the sisters and the priests founded out of this vision. Never heard of it before know.
Lumiere Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 The miracle hunter on the [url="http://www.miraclehunter.com/marian_apparitions/statements/sabanagrande_20061114.html"][b]Mission of our Lady of the Rosary of Well[/b].[/url]
Libcath2000 Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 It will be difficult for most of you to find information on these sisters due to the fact that anything surrounding them has been produced in the Spanish language. FYI the sisters are canonically resident in the Roman Catholic diocese of Parral in Mexico, as are their male counterparts. Additionally, they were (and perhaps remain) active in the Archdiocese of San Antonio, in the city of Del Rio. I would hope that no one here would disparage these sisters because of their association with the apparitions in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico - as this plays no bearing on their canonical status.
cmaD2006 Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 [quote name='Libcath2000' timestamp='1328934144' post='2385287'] It will be difficult for most of you to find information on these sisters due to the fact that anything surrounding them has been produced in the Spanish language. FYI the sisters are canonically resident in the Roman Catholic diocese of Parral in Mexico, as are their male counterparts. Additionally, they were (and perhaps remain) active in the Archdiocese of San Antonio, in the city of Del Rio. I would hope that no one here would disparage these sisters because of their association with the apparitions in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico - as this plays no bearing on their canonical status. [/quote] LibCatholic2000 -- you're new to the phorum. There are a few of us on here that are fluent in spanish and have provided translations/summaries of websites in spanish. Same with French. So -- if there is information/links on the sisters and/or priests you are more than welcomed to post it. Someone will translate or summarize. As far as the apparitions of La Virgen del Pozo -- I found it very questionable. I am of Puerto Rican heritage, and most Catholics from there (at least that I have been in contact with) do not give it much attention. Finally -- how old is this community? I've always stated that again, much prudence here. The more established the community the better ... not to say that someone can't be called to a newer community but it is such a different dynamic that it is not everyone's calling and unluckily it is not as simple as finding the right fit. A new community may be a right fit, but you need to go into it with both eyes wide open with some level of knowledge that a new community is not established, and may end up breaking up. We've seen at least one recent community where this has happened, and I had met a lady (years ago) that had to reestablish herself after 10 years when her community disbanded and her vows were dispensed. It was not easy for her at all.
Libcath2000 Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 [quote name='Gemma' timestamp='1328898412' post='2384969'] The Restitution sisters were in Puerto Rico, but the bishop there said the vision calling for them was not of supernatural nature, and therefore couldn't back them. These pix--did they come from a website? Blessings, Gemma [/quote] Here are the links: [url="http://hermanasmisionerasdelarestitucion.org/"]http://hermanasmisionerasdelarestitucion.org/[/url] (Sisters) [url="http://www.misionerosdecristo.net/"]http://www.misionerosdecristo.net/[/url] (Brothers & Priests) With Google Translate these sites can easily be translated for your convenience.
Libcath2000 Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 [quote name='cmariadiaz' timestamp='1328938619' post='2385309'] We've seen at least one recent community where this has happened, and I had met a lady (years ago) that had to reestablish herself after 10 years when her community disbanded and her vows were dispensed. It was not easy for her at all. [/quote] That sounds like an unfortunate situation, but the reality is that every man or woman who has made the personal decision to follow their calling into a new foundation assumes all the risks therein. Sometimes things happen that are unexpected. Surely we know that this is true from our own lives. Religious foundations are not exempt from such things. And we must remember that even some canonically-approved religious orders of today were not always approved by their local bishops, or even by Rome. However, in time, these sorts of decisions do change. In general, I also caution against the possibility of allowing a spirit of suspicion, especially regarding the religious life within communities, to enter into our thinking. Because the truth is, unless we actually live that particular life, we do not know what really goes on inside of the community. But after all, we should take heart, for the Holy Spirit is the guide of the Church, and nothing shall ever prevail against Her. If an order has canonical approbation, albeit locally, that should be respected.
Libcath2000 Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 A community in a similar situation. The [b]Sisters/Sons of Mary, Adorers of the Holy Eucharist[/b] (SMAHE) [img]http://i43.tinypic.com/16oqbk.jpg[/img]
PhuturePriest Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 [quote name='Lisa' timestamp='1310256174' post='2265112'] Sign me up!!!! Also: I LOVVEEEE the picture of the sisters in the red habits Darlene posted! Great color, beautiful sunshine, and JOY [/quote] No yelling AND frequent naps?! If I pretend I'm a woman will you accept me? I beg of you! Don't leave me out in the loud, mean, sleepless world!
Libcath2000 Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 Can anyone help to identify which order these sisters belong to? [img]http://i44.tinypic.com/6plq1g.jpg[/img]
marigold Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 [quote name='Libcath2000' timestamp='1328972813' post='2385389'] Can anyone help to identify which order these sisters belong to? [img]http://i44.tinypic.com/6plq1g.jpg[/img] [/quote] The Order of Amazing Hats.
brandelynmarie Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 [quote name='Libcath2000' timestamp='1328972813' post='2385389'] Can anyone help to identify which order these sisters belong to? [img]http://i44.tinypic.com/6plq1g.jpg[/img] [/quote] Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Christ
Libcath2000 Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 [quote name='brandelynmarie' timestamp='1328975069' post='2385398'] Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Christ [/quote] Thanks! Any clue as to this one? [img]http://i44.tinypic.com/2zxmof4.jpg[/img]
berenike Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 [quote name='Libcath2000' timestamp='1328668092' post='2383389'] Amy, Good eye! I do believe that this community was founded in part, to honor the request of St. Faustina for a contemplative religious community dedicated to the Divine Mercy. Here is their site, though it is only in Polish. [url="http://misericordiadei.eu/"]http://misericordiadei.eu/[/url] [/quote] They were founded expressly to fulfill what Our Lord said to St Faustina. The first three or so founding sisters were members of the Sisters of the Merciful Jesus, the apostolic congregation founded by Fr Michał Sopoćko, St Faustina's confessor. So there is a direct line of teaching from Our Lord, a non-apostolic succession! This convent, or convent-to-be, has something of a reputation for answered prayer and remarkable graces. Learning Polish is quite within the bounds of possibility for speakers of non-Slavonic languages - there are German and other sisters in Polish congregations. I don't think the red and white of the habits St Faustina described were merely by co-incidence the colours of the Polish flag ...
Amy G. Posted February 12, 2012 Posted February 12, 2012 [quote name='Libcath2000' timestamp='1328668092' post='2383389'] Amy, Good eye! I do believe that this community was founded in part, to honor the request of St. Faustina for a contemplative religious community dedicated to the Divine Mercy. Here is their site, though it is only in Polish. [url="http://misericordiadei.eu/"]http://misericordiadei.eu/[/url] [/quote] [quote name='berenike' timestamp='1328985531' post='2385496'] They were founded expressly to fulfill what Our Lord said to St Faustina. The first three or so founding sisters were members of the Sisters of the Merciful Jesus, the apostolic congregation founded by Fr Michał Sopoćko, St Faustina's confessor. So there is a direct line of teaching from Our Lord, a non-apostolic succession! This convent, or convent-to-be, has something of a reputation for answered prayer and remarkable graces. Learning Polish is quite within the bounds of possibility for speakers of non-Slavonic languages - there are German and other sisters in Polish congregations. I don't think the red and white of the habits St Faustina described were merely by co-incidence the colours of the Polish flag ... [/quote] Thanks for the information! God bless!
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