OnlySunshine Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 [quote name='brandelynmarie' timestamp='1321666300' post='2338108'] That's amesome sophia13! Many prayers! We seem to have alot of RSM's around here, lol. Look what you started MM! What a blessing! [/quote] I didn't start the fire! [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lueRaOwFK0Q[/media] I would have to say that either [b]the lord's sheep[/b] or [b]Mary Magdalene[/b] started the talk about the great RSMs.
Lil'Nun Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 Great news. To be entering, and entering with someone you know - I'm a little jealous! The RSMs look great. If only I was ten years younger! Praying for you both.
brandelynmarie Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 Lil'Nun...We have a Lil'Mon (Monster) running around here, too. There are some different discerners on here, myself included, who are in their late 30's or older...so you are in good company.
OnlySunshine Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 [quote name='Lil'Nun' timestamp='1321694861' post='2338196'] Great news. To be entering, and entering with someone you know - I'm a little jealous! The RSMs look great. If only I was ten years younger! Praying for you both. [/quote] How old are you if you don't mind my asking? I only ask because the RSMs are known to take older vocations. I think they will accept women up to 50 years of age. One of their first year novices was 36 when she entered. Thank you very much for your prayers!
Sarah147 Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 If I enter with the RSM's in the future, I think I would in my early to mid thirties or later perhaps. Mater, how would I recognize you if we both entered at some points?
brandelynmarie Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 Start asking the sisters if they know "tacos, so very tasty and good for you". Former PM'ers would recongnize this...or any other filtered stuff.
Mary's Margaret Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 Or ask if anyone would kindly pass the coagulated milk!
she_who_is_not Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 "It's a rather razzle dazzle morning here in Michigan."
Lil'Nun Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1321717621' post='2338236'] How old are you if you don't mind my asking? I only ask because the RSMs are known to take older vocations. I think they will accept women up to 50 years of age. One of their first year novices was 36 when she entered. Thank you very much for your prayers! [/quote] Hi. Thanks for this. I am in my mid-40s. I do believe that I do have a vocation to Religious Life but I have not started to discern seriously with communities as I cannot enter yet. I look after my Father .I would love to visit with convents but it does not seem right if I might not be able to enter for a few years. But I would like to know where I wish to go when the time comes.
Guest hermanita Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Lil'Nun' timestamp='1321781866' post='2338468'] Hi. Thanks for this. I am in my mid-40s. I do believe that I do have a vocation to Religious Life but I have not started to discern seriously with communities as I cannot enter yet. I look after my Father .I would love to visit with convents but it does not seem right if I might not be able to enter for a few years. But I would like to know where I wish to go when the time comes. [/quote] My aunt says the Sisters of St. Rita are great and they take later vocations. She worked in vocations for her community a while ago and was the one who told me to look into "my sisters." Edited November 20, 2011 by hermanita
Lil'Nun Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 [quote name='hermanita' timestamp='1321785799' post='2338482'] My aunt says the Sisters of St. Rita are great and they take later vocations. She worked in vocations for her community a while ago and was the one who told me to look into "my sisters." [/quote] Thank you. They look lovely and it's great to find congregations that take later vocations!
brandelynmarie Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 If you are interested in Benedictines, I posted a thread on here about Our Lady of the Rock Benedictine Monastery. They accept postulants up to age 50.
Lil'Nun Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 Argh. I think I might be starting to hijack this thread. I 'll start a new one i think and explain.
sophia13 Posted November 23, 2011 Author Posted November 23, 2011 Hi everyone, A happy early Thanksgiving to all the Americans on VS! Just a small request: Would you all keep my family and me in your prayers this weekend? I am going home for Thanksgiving and am planning on telling my parents about my application to the RSMs sometime during the weekend (I've waited until now so that I'll be able to have this conversation in person). In the past my parents have not been very supportive of my discernment. Recently they've expressed more support...but I'm still nervous about the conversation. If you can, please pray that my family's hearts are opened to my vocation, and also that the Lord will grant me the grace to speak with love and to place all my trust in Him. Thank you! Sophia
OnlySunshine Posted November 23, 2011 Posted November 23, 2011 [quote name='sophia13' timestamp='1322016766' post='2339655'] Hi everyone, A happy early Thanksgiving to all the Americans on VS! Just a small request: Would you all keep my family and me in your prayers this weekend? I am going home for Thanksgiving and am planning on telling my parents about my application to the RSMs sometime during the weekend (I've waited until now so that I'll be able to have this conversation in person). In the past my parents have not been very supportive of my discernment. Recently they've expressed more support...but I'm still nervous about the conversation. If you can, please pray that my family's hearts are opened to my vocation, and also that the Lord will grant me the grace to speak with love and to place all my trust in Him. Thank you! Sophia [/quote] I pray that the talk goes well. My mom wasn't so supportive at first, but now she is A.WESOME! I pray your parents are as well! I still can't believe we are going to apply to the same order!
TheresaThoma Posted November 23, 2011 Posted November 23, 2011 Sophia I will definitely pray for your family. Remember too that no matter their reaction Our Lord has everything under control!
HopefulBride Posted November 23, 2011 Posted November 23, 2011 Prayers for safe travels and a positive convo with the parentals.
sophia13 Posted November 28, 2011 Author Posted November 28, 2011 Thank you all for your prayers! My parents reacted relatively well when I told them about my application to the RSMs (thanks be to God!) They still have many questions that I can't really answer, but I'm praying that some of their worries will be assuaged as they get to know the sisters. Maybe they won't be convinced until they really see that I'm happy in that life...and only time will deliver that. Right now, I'm just grateful to have their support and their love. I had the feeling before Mass tonight that one day, I'm going to look back on this year as one of great blessing. Even though it's hard to feel like I'm disappointing those close to me, or like I'm giving up such great opportunities in the world, I have a deep sense of joy and peace. I'm so happy to have finally said yes to Our Lord - and that makes everything else worth it! ~Sophia
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