PhuturePriest Posted December 17, 2011 Posted December 17, 2011 This is simply for us crazy fans to talk about how amesome they are, as well as add some discernment news with them if you like. Although this is dominantly female, I'd like to ask that you don't forget us guys and all that we do in terms of the Dominicans! After all, from the beginning it was the women who stayed in the cloister, prayed, and taught the children, while the men went out and preached, risking their very lives at the hands of the Albigensians. That is not to undermine the work of the Dominican Nuns and Sisters most definitely. They (Along with Our Lady and the Rosary) are the backbone of the Dominican Order, after all.
brandelynmarie Posted December 17, 2011 Posted December 17, 2011 So you are becoming a Dominican? I am discerning the Dominican cloister. Yes, the nuns & the Bretheren have always had a very unique spiritual relationship.
Nunsense Posted December 17, 2011 Posted December 17, 2011 [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1324109386' post='2352707'] This is simply for us crazy fans to talk about how amesome they are, as well as add some discernment news with them if you like. Although this is dominantly female, I'd like to ask that you don't forget us guys and all that we do in terms of the Dominicans! After all, from the beginning it was the women who stayed in the cloister, prayed, and taught the children, while the men went out and preached, risking their very lives at the hands of the Albigensians. That is not to undermine the work of the Dominican Nuns and Sisters most definitely. They (Along with Our Lady and the Rosary) are the backbone of the Dominican Order, after all. [/quote] How beautiful. Yes, of course, we won't forget the guys!
Maximilianus Posted December 17, 2011 Posted December 17, 2011 (edited) We need some OPs in my diocese. We have no Friars and the Sisters we do have, well, they are very distinguishable from the Ann Arbor or Nashville ones, not only because of the grey hair and bright clothes they wear but other stuff...meh. Laudare, Benedicere, Praedicare! Edited December 17, 2011 by Maximilianus
Lisa Posted December 17, 2011 Posted December 17, 2011 The Central and Southern Provinces just got a new student priory in St. Louis! Watch their vespers homilies at: [url="http://preachingfriars.org/"]http://preachingfriars.org/[/url] Also, I would like to woot out for all the priests who are the chaplains for the Sisters. Because, we can't be those powerhouses of the Church- in prayer and apostolic works- without the Sacraments. And how wonderful it is for communities to have a Dominican chaplain who shares their motto "To contemplate and to give to others the fruits of your contemplation."
PhuturePriest Posted December 18, 2011 Author Posted December 18, 2011 [quote name='brandelynmarie' timestamp='1324113314' post='2352711'] So you are becoming a Dominican? I am discerning the Dominican cloister. Yes, the nuns & the Bretheren have always had a very unique spiritual relationship. [/quote] No, actually. I am discerning with the Dominicans, however, I feel a strange tug towards the SOLT, plus, I am still discerning the Diocesan Priesthood and the Franciscans. To add to that, I still need to be older until I can pursue any of these options, so anything can happen in that time.
Sr Mary Catharine OP Posted December 18, 2011 Posted December 18, 2011 The Nuns didn't just "stay in the cloister"....the cloister is the place where the Nuns also live our vocation "of the Order of Preachers". The Friars and Nuns are ONE order, carrying out the same mission of preaching for the salvation of souls but in different but complementary ways. St. Dominic so valued the vocation of the nuns that in Bologna he stopped the building of the friars' priory to get the nuns built first. He moved the friars out of san Sisto so that the nuns could have a monastery! It is in the hearts of the nuns, in silence that the WORD bears fruit that the friars preach. The Nuns have a very special love for the friars so we will be praying for you and for your vocation. You guys have to post on this forum to "balance it out" so that it doesn't be mostly female! :-) I'd encourage you to go to the Vocations Weekends that the Province of St. Joseph has about 3 times a year.
TheresaThoma Posted December 18, 2011 Posted December 18, 2011 [quote name='Lisa' timestamp='1324132031' post='2352776'] The Central and Southern Provinces just got a new student priory in St. Louis! Watch their vespers homilies at: [url="http://preachingfriars.org/"]http://preachingfriars.org/[/url] [/quote] YES!!! After 30 years they finally got their own priory! This is the website they have set up about the whole project. [url="http://www.stdominicpriory.com/"]http://www.stdominicpriory.com/[/url] To see some pictures of their beautiful new home check out the updates blog.
PhuturePriest Posted December 18, 2011 Author Posted December 18, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Sr. Mary Catharine' timestamp='1324209804' post='2353274'] The Nuns didn't just "stay in the cloister"....the cloister is the place where the Nuns also live our vocation "of the Order of Preachers". The Friars and Nuns are ONE order, carrying out the same mission of preaching for the salvation of souls but in different but complementary ways. St. Dominic so valued the vocation of the nuns that in Bologna he stopped the building of the friars' priory to get the nuns built first. He moved the friars out of san Sisto so that the nuns could have a monastery! It is in the hearts of the nuns, in silence that the WORD bears fruit that the friars preach. The Nuns have a very special love for the friars so we will be praying for you and for your vocation. You guys have to post on this forum to "balance it out" so that it doesn't be mostly female! :-) I'd encourage you to go to the Vocations Weekends that the Province of St. Joseph has about 3 times a year. [/quote] I didn't say they just "stayed in the cloister". I remember saying that they were the backbone of the entire Dominican Order, since it is their job to pray for the preaching of the Friars, but not that they just "stayed in the cloister". I remember saying something like, "After all, it was the Nuns who stayed in the cloister", but I did not mean that out of disrespect or make it seem as if their job is less important. Their job is so important that Saint Dominic and his Friars wouldn't have succeeded without them! Edited December 18, 2011 by FuturePriest387
BigJon16 Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 I have a close friend who is planning on becoming a Dominican when after he graduates this year. Keep him in your prayers! His name is Emmanuel. He's ma
PhuturePriest Posted December 19, 2011 Author Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) [quote name='BigJon16' timestamp='1324264555' post='2353479'] I have a close friend who is planning on becoming a Dominican when after he graduates this year. Keep him in your prayers! His name is Emmanuel. He's ma [/quote] He's your friend that's stitched to you at the hip? Edited December 19, 2011 by FuturePriest387
TheresaThoma Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1324277393' post='2353578'] He's your friend that's stitched to you at the hip? [/quote] Well if you are stitched to him at the hip that means that you will have to join the Dominicans too!
PhuturePriest Posted December 19, 2011 Author Posted December 19, 2011 Oh, I forgot to add that I'm discerning with the Fathers of Mercy as well. Goodness, it never ends...
BigJon16 Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1324277393' post='2353578'] He's your friend that's stitched to you at the hip? [/quote] Yup. [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1324319950' post='2353781'] Goodness, it never ends... [/quote] Werd.
i<3franciscans Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 Dominicans. *sigh* I don't belong here.
i<3LSOP Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 I'm not called to be a Dominican but I do love them! [b] brandelynmarie I didn't know that you were discerning with them! [/b]
PhuturePriest Posted December 20, 2011 Author Posted December 20, 2011 [quote name='i<3franciscans' timestamp='1324328435' post='2353860'] [/quote] Ha. Don't worry, I haven't given up on Franciscans yet! They always have been and always will be my favorite Order, and will always have a special place in my heart. I'm still discerning with many Franciscan communities. In fact, more than likely, I'll join a Franciscan Community rather than a Dominican one. I love Dominicans, but I don't know, they just don't have that Franciscan appeal, you know? They just don't have that "ness" if you know what I mean.
i<3franciscans Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1324368519' post='2354330'] Ha. Don't worry, I haven't given up on Franciscans yet! They always have been and always will be my favorite Order, and will always have a special place in my heart. I'm still discerning with many Franciscan communities. In fact, more than likely, I'll join a Franciscan Community rather than a Dominican one. I love Dominicans, but I don't know, they just don't have that Franciscan appeal, you know? They just don't have that "ness" if you know what I mean. [/quote]Franciscan are just so amazing they can't really be compared to Dominicans. LOL. On a serious note: I completely understand what you mean. There is just something about them. Even if one day I find God is not calling me to the CFRs (Which is very unlikely...) I think that I would still stay Franciscan. I love the spiritually and I love St. Francis. His life has always fascinated me. I will still write to you from the convent even if you do become a *shudders* Dominican.
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