the171 Posted August 4, 2011 Author Posted August 4, 2011 i think the support started when I told her I had an appointment with the Carmelites...and we couldn't back out hahaah Only way she would bring me (can't drive)
MessorCarus Posted August 4, 2011 Posted August 4, 2011 It's amazing how God uses our parents to speak to us....
Lisa Posted August 4, 2011 Posted August 4, 2011 My mom and I actually had our first good conversation about discernment- we even joked about how they keep the habits clean!!
the171 Posted August 4, 2011 Author Posted August 4, 2011 [quote name='Lisa' timestamp='1312487897' post='2281559'] My mom and I actually had our first good conversation about discernment- we even joked about how they keep the habits clean!! [/quote] my mom said they'll have to make a mobile laundromat for me. hahaa i'm messy. especially when outside. and if i go to a convent or monastery with a pond....i'll flip. hahaah my friend was on a discernment retreat where she was canoeing with a sister. they flipped the canoe.
Pax_et bonum Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 My parents made me cry...the bad way. They pretty much did the opposite of your mom. They just informed me that I am not allowed to enter any cloistered community and that I am to not write to Mother Abbess anymore. Prayers would be greatly appreciated.
MargaretTeresa Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 [quote name='Pax_et bonum' timestamp='1312509803' post='2281704'] My parents made me cry...the bad way. They pretty much did the opposite of your mom. They just informed me that I am not allowed to enter any cloistered community and that I am to not write to Mother Abbess anymore. Prayers would be greatly appreciated. [/quote] Lots of prayer! and hugs! See my posts about what I'm having to do to hide this from my parents. Also, if there is someone in the parish office or a friend you trust with this sensitive issue, maybe you can have your letters sent there so you can still write? Hugzzzz
the171 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Posted August 5, 2011 [quote name='Pax_et bonum' timestamp='1312509803' post='2281704'] My parents made me cry...the bad way. They pretty much did the opposite of your mom. They just informed me that I am not allowed to enter any cloistered community and that I am to not write to Mother Abbess anymore. Prayers would be greatly appreciated. [/quote] prayers
Pax_et bonum Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 [quote name='MargaretTeresa' timestamp='1312513082' post='2281726'] Lots of prayer! and hugs! See my posts about what I'm having to do to hide this from my parents. Also, if there is someone in the parish office or a friend you trust with this sensitive issue, maybe you can have your letters sent there so you can still write? Hugzzzz [/quote] I'm actually facebook messaging with Mother. I could keep writing, and my parents would never know. I just don't know if I want to disobey them like that, at least right now. I turn 18 in November; if I'm still discerning Poor Clare life, I'll probably start writing again then. I'm praying for you, too.
Maximilianus Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 [quote name='Pax_et bonum' timestamp='1312509803' post='2281704'] My parents made me cry...the bad way. They pretty much did the opposite of your mom. They just informed me that I am not allowed to enter any cloistered community and that I am to not write to Mother Abbess anymore. Prayers would be greatly appreciated. [/quote] I was going to suggest you ask Blessed Kateri's intercession, but then I realized your avatar. Prayers
faithcecelia Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 [quote name='Pax_et bonum' timestamp='1312516080' post='2281744'] I'm actually facebook messaging with Mother. I could keep writing, and my parents would never know. I just don't know if I want to disobey them like that, at least right now. I turn 18 in November; if I'm still discerning Poor Clare life, I'll probably start writing again then. I'm praying for you, too. [/quote] I thinks this shows wisdom and maturity. You are still, tehnically, a child and it is right to be obedient to your parents at this point of time - it will stand you in good stead for religious life! God will bless this obedience too. November isnt long, I will pray for grace and peace while you wait it out, and for your mother to have a change of heart and be accepting of your calling.
organwerke Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 A friend of mine who is a very good guy who helps lots of persons in their discernment with his wise and spiritual advices suggest that, according to st. Alfonso Maria de' Liguori when you are 18, if your parents don't extremely need you for health or economical problems, God's call comes first than obedience to parents. So if they do not want that you follow your vocation you can act agaisnt their will, and it is not a sin. Prayers for you.
elizabeth09 Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 I do not think that my dad is really happy that I might one day be a sister one day, because I am his oldest daughter. I think it will be more on my dad then on my mom because I might not even have children for him to hug or giggle with him.
LaPetiteSoeur Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 I was reading an article on GetReligion that discussed parents not supporting their children's vocations http://www.getreligion.org/2011/03/fewer-children-then-fewer-nuns/ It talked about how more parents are not supportive, and how most parents were YEARS ago.
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