Active/contemplative Or Cloistered How Do You Know Which Is For You?

[PhuturePriest]

This is definitely late, but please, do not feel guilty for wanting to talk with the Lord rather than a friend. At times I feel tortured that I cannot go to Eucharistic adoration at all or even pray in a Church since mine is always locked. I wish I could go down to Eucharistic adoration and pray for hours each day, and every time I can't do all of my praying for the day I feel terrible. These are good things you have, and they are indeed a sign that you are called to contemplative life. I would personally recommend Carmelite Nuns since Carmelites are my favorite contemplative Order.

[PhuturePriest]

Is it me or does this thread make you really excited for the documentary "No Greater Love?"

[emmaberry]

[quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1346218066' post='2475640']
I would personally recommend Carmelite Nuns since Carmelites are my favorite contemplative Order.
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Are you sure you didn't take a subtle hint from her avatar?

[PhuturePriest]

[quote name='emmaberry' timestamp='1346218845' post='2475645']
Are you sure you didn't take a subtle hint from her avatar?
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I honestly couldn't name out that Saint if I recited every Saint I know.

[Mary's Child]

[quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1346218066' post='2475640']
This is definitely late, but please, do not feel guilty for wanting to talk with the Lord rather than a friend. At times I feel tortured that I cannot go to Eucharistic adoration at all or even pray in a Church since mine is always locked. I wish I could go down to Eucharistic adoration and pray for hours each day, and every time I can't do all of my praying for the day I feel terrible. These are good things you have, and they are indeed a sign that you are called to contemplative life. I would personally recommend Carmelite Nuns since Carmelites are my favorite contemplative Order.
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I to love the Carmelites and I feel very strongly drawn to them right now Im seriously considering not even bothering to visit any non Carmelite communities. And yes I am excited to see No Greater Love when does it come out?
[quote name='emmaberry' timestamp='1346218845' post='2475645']
Are you sure you didn't take a subtle hint from her avatar?
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LOL I know right?

[quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1346218986' post='2475649']
I honestly couldn't name out that Saint if I recited every Saint I know.
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My avatar is St Teresa of Avila.

[emmaberry]

[quote name='Mary's Child' timestamp='1346776144' post='2478280']
And yes I am excited to see No Greater Love when does it come out?[/quote]

I know your question was not directed toward me, but I own NGL, so I think it's been out for a while.

[Mary's Child]

[quote name='emmaberry' timestamp='1346788099' post='2478369']
I know your question was not directed toward me, but I own NGL, so I think it's been out for a while.
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Oh is it good? Should I buy it?

[emmaberry]

[quote name='Mary's Child' timestamp='1346854673' post='2478723']
Oh is it good? Should I buy it?
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I really enjoyed it! Of course, when I bought it I thought I had a Carmelite vocation, so it was that much more intriguing. Regardless, I would still recommend it, especially since PM's own Faith Cecilia is there now.