Third Retreat

[Lil'Monster]

Sigh

[Egidio]

Did you listen to the Gospel today? That gospel followed me everywhere until I finally gave into God's love. Still praying that you will have peace and even joy on your road to realise God's Holy Will in your life, whatever it may be.

"Be not Afraid"

[color=#000080][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]AVE MARIA![/font][/size][/color]

[Lil'Monster]

Yeah...

[i<3franciscans]

Mon, I am praying for you. [size=1]Even thought [/size][size=1]you like dominicans....[/size]

<3
fran

[arfink]

Ever read the Chronicles of Narnia? Specifically The Magicians Nephew?

Remember the Bell of Charn? I don't remember the exact quote, but the bell is inscribed with a phrase to the effect that if the boy does not ring the bell he will never know what will happen when it is rung. He is coerced into ringing it by the fear of not knowing what would have happened had he chosen not to ring it. So he rings it, and unleashes a terrible evil.

The same thing can happen in discernment. Do not let fear or regret drive you to make any decision. The Lord does not work in that way. He will lead you by drawing your heart, not by coercion. Love God, approach prayer, and you will eventually find what is right.

[Eowyn]

Well, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that 21 is not too young. I'm speaking as an oldie, too. You are ready when God calls you. That said I get the roller coaster upside down inside out thing. I said in another thread that discerning feels exactly like when I converted.

[DiscerningCatholic]

Do what you feel God is calling you to do!!! Prayers for you!!!
If you hear that you're too young, remember: I'm 16!!!

Edited October 16, 2012 by DiscerningCatholic

[AnneLine]

Mon, you've made it clear in previous threads that you are open to what God is asking of you -- but that you aren't sure whether it is religious life or not.

I remember well the long period when you kept insisting that YOU wanted to be married with a bunch of children! Now you sound more... centered, but not sure what God is asking. If that is the case, your silence now is appropriate -- because you are listening HARD.

I pray for you all the graces you need to make a discernment. Only you know if there are some factors that affect your choices (and that we may not be aware of).... so I won't try to pressure you one way or the other.

Just enjoy the retreat, talk with Sr. Joseph Andrew... and pray hard. We'll do the same.... for all who will be on the retreat!

Edited October 16, 2012 by AnneLine

[Eowyn]

[quote name='AnneLine' timestamp='1350418972' post='2494043']
Mon, you've made it clear in previous threads that you are open to what God is asking of you -- but that you aren't sure whether it is religious life or not.

I remember well the long period when you kept insisting that YOU wanted to be married with a bunch of children! Now you sound more... centered, but not sure what God is asking. If that is the case, your silence now is appropriate -- because you are listening HARD.

I pray for you all the graces you need to make a discernment. Only you know if there are some factors that affect your choices (and that we may not be aware of).... so I won't try to pressure you one way or the other.

[b]Just enjoy the retreat, talk with Sr. Joseph Andrew... and pray hard. We'll do the same.... for all who will be on the retreat![/b]
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I'll second the bolded and add one thing. Relax!!! God wants something so amesome and wonderful for you. As long as you are open to doing his will, you have no worries. Easier said than done, though.

[Lil' Mon]

Thanks guys! Yeah don't be shocked to see two of me here..hahaha

My old account went crazy lol