My Week With The Benedictines Of Mary, Queen Of The Apostles

[InPersonaChriste]

[quote name='AuthorOfMyLife' timestamp='1331253253' post='2397948']
They have a TV of some kind? (re: watching the wedding).

I think the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, are stunning. I actually exchanged a few letters with Sister Scholastica (who was very nice). At the time she didn't really think I was suited for their order, but maybe if I can visit someday (after all, it was only three emails and a snail mail) we might be surprised. (Not trying to doubt her authority or vision here--she just didn't get to meet me).
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This was before she entered, sorry for not being specific!

That is wonderful! Sr. Scholastica is very nice, I am glad you had a chance to discuss things with her!

[quote name='DevotedtoHim' timestamp='1331258541' post='2398004']
I have been writing to them, also. I hope to visit. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Katherine
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Thanks Katherine! May God bless you on your discering journey!

[AuthorOfMyLife]

Yes, she was very sweet! She sent me a reply (to my snail-mail letter) on a piece of paper with colorful hot-air balloons on it (I thought it was funny and so "use-what-is-available" nun-like).

She thought I didn't belong with them because of my interest in writing (I think I emphasized this is a specific skill too much when I talked with her)--and because she said the community was rather "primitive" (she explained that she meant everyone in the community does everything, with not so much specialization). Anyway, she was very kind.

God bless!

Edited to add: Thank you for clearing up the TV question!

Edited March 9, 2012 by AuthorOfMyLife

[i<3LSOP]

IPC, also I was thrilled that you play the violin! I have played the violin now for almost six years and am in love with it!

[InPersonaChriste]

[quote name='i<3LSOP' timestamp='1331310959' post='2398245']
IPC, also I was thrilled that you play the violin! I have played the violin now for almost six years and am in love with it!
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That is wonderful! I dont know what I would do without music as a hobby. I have been playing for eleven years and I love knowing people who play! So many beautiful talents there! Sr. Benedicta played in a symphony!

[quote name='AuthorOfMyLife' timestamp='1331310887' post='2398244']
Yes, she was very sweet! She sent me a reply (to my snail-mail letter) on a piece of paper with colorful hot-air balloons on it (I thought it was funny and so "use-what-is-available" nun-like).

She thought I didn't belong with them because of my interest in writing (I think I emphasized this is a specific skill too much when I talked with her)--and because she said the community was rather "primitive" (she explained that she meant everyone in the community does everything, with not so much specialization). Anyway, she was very kind.

God bless!

Edited to add: Thank you for clearing up the TV question!
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yes I have quite a few letters on some intersting paper!

I adore writing as well but it's more of a practical skill than a specific thing for me. It is wonderful that you write though, and I encourage you to do it more!

[AuthorOfMyLife]

Thank you, InPersonaChriste!

I'm working on a short-story collection right now (I have two stories, thus far (another older story is more of a novelette and so won't be included) and I'm working on a third).

I also love the violin--I've tried to learn it, but what with typing a lot and being prone to hand problems, violin playing is so hard on my hands and arms! I can fiddle a little with my siblings (banjo and guitar lovers), but that's it! How lovely that you have been playing for so long and love it so much! I imagine the sisters enjoyed hearing you play.

[InPersonaChriste]

[quote name='AuthorOfMyLife' timestamp='1331392712' post='2398653']
Thank you, InPersonaChriste!

I'm working on a short-story collection right now (I have two stories, thus far (another older story is more of a novelette and so won't be included) and I'm working on a third).

I also love the violin--I've tried to learn it, but what with typing a lot and being prone to hand problems, violin playing is so hard on my hands and arms! I can fiddle a little with my siblings (banjo and guitar lovers), but that's it! How lovely that you have been playing for so long and love it so much! I imagine the sisters enjoyed hearing you play.
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That is so razzle dazzle! I am slowly working on a novel, but its more of something just for fun than something I take seriously.

They said they enjoyed my violin playing, but I did feel like I was intruding upon their silence.

[AuthorOfMyLife]

Wow! How neat about the novel! Sometimes I think that writing done for fun is often better than writing done seriously (I'm not entirely joking as I personally tend to worry about the quality of the writing so it takes a long time to finish anything).

[InPersonaChriste]

[quote name='AuthorOfMyLife' timestamp='1331411560' post='2398747']
Wow! How neat about the novel! Sometimes I think that writing done for fun is often better than writing done seriously (I'm not entirely joking as I personally tend to worry about the quality of the writing so it takes a long time to finish anything).
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Definitely!

[awyers]

Do these sisters have a daily holy hour or prolonged periods of Eucharistic adoration? I thought I read something on their old site but I cannot seem to find it now.

[InPersonaChriste]

[quote name='Piobaire' timestamp='1332191234' post='2404125']
Do these sisters have a daily holy hour or prolonged periods of Eucharistic adoration? I thought I read something on their old site but I cannot seem to find it now.
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They do have Exposition during the week.

[Queen'sDaughter]

Are you still in contact with the sisters, IPC? I didn't know if you knew that Sr. Assumpta, Sr. Jean-Marie, Sr. Columba, and Sr. Philomena all made their first vows last Monday! I am so excited, and I can't wait to see pictures!

[InPersonaChriste]

[quote name='Queen'sDaughter' timestamp='1334955668' post='2421396']
Are you still in contact with the sisters, IPC? I didn't know if you knew that Sr. Assumpta, Sr. Jean-Marie, Sr. Columba, and Sr. Philomena all made their first vows last Monday! I am so excited, and I can't wait to see pictures!
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I did know! haha, I am staying in contact with Sister Scholastica! I am still discerning there, but I am taking it [i]very[/i] slow. I cannot wait to see pictures either!!!

[jruss]

It seems that Sr. JoAnna is doing well; I am so glad. We used to belong to the same parish. She had entered another community and left, and I didn't know she entered somewhere else until I saw her pic on the website. She's a lovely person.

[InPersonaChriste]

She is!

[awyers]

No idea how to post a YouTube video but if this works it is a short clip from the Benedictines of Mary ceremonies. There are a few more clips on YouTube too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2c81LBMpMg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfE7wY2JpiE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[HopefulBride]

[quote name='Piobaire' timestamp='1335038101' post='2421707']
No idea how to post a YouTube video but if this works it is a short clip from the Benedictines of Mary ceremonies. There are a few more clips on YouTube too.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2c81LBMpMg&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/media]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfE7wY2JpiE&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/media]
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This is reception of the habit or first vows?

[awyers]

Both I think

[HopefulBride]

Wonderful! It reminds me of the SMMCs (don't know why) the two novices would be saying first vows in about four months.

[InPersonaChriste]

That is Beautiful!!!