What Ring Should I Get?

[Feankie]

Mater, I wil pray "extra hard" for your discernment process.  Please, please do not get discouraged.  The Lord has something fantastic waiting for you, but His timing is not always our timing.  I've waited over 40 years now, and finally at long last my dream or a religious vocation is being realized.  A year or so ago I was introduced to some wonderful Dames of Malta at a profession ceremony and learned that the Order of Malta is indeed a religious order under the Pope.  To my surprise, here I am in formation for the Class of 2014!  I'm not the most patient person (as anyone in my family can attest to), and I think waiting on the Lord was one of the most difficult things I've ever done.  Be patient (I know, easy for me to say) and He will open doors you never know existed!

[MarieLynn]

Mater, this is just a little hiccup in the cup of life.   God does everything in His time, and at His pace, and one day, when you least expect it, you will find the Community that He has chosen for you, and you will look back on this time,  - and smile.

 

In the meantime, I will pray for your intentions.  

[OnlySunshine]

Thank you, the both of you.  I'm not letting it affect my discernment.  I understand that God has a reason and a purpose for not accepting me in this particular congregation and He knows I'd be happier somewhere else.  :)

[Eowyn]

http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/topic/126269-prayers-for-discernment/#entry2529175

 

;)

 

Prayers for you, Mater.  God has something beautiful in mind!! :) 

[abrideofChrist]

Mater, I wil pray "extra hard" for your discernment process.  Please, please do not get discouraged.  The Lord has something fantastic waiting for you, but His timing is not always our timing.  I've waited over 40 years now, and finally at long last my dream or a religious vocation is being realized.  A year or so ago I was introduced to some wonderful Dames of Malta at a profession ceremony and learned that the Order of Malta is indeed a religious order under the Pope.  To my surprise, here I am in formation for the Class of 2014!  I'm not the most patient person (as anyone in my family can attest to), and I think waiting on the Lord was one of the most difficult things I've ever done.  Be patient (I know, easy for me to say) and He will open doors you never know existed!

 

Just curious, Francis Clare.  I have met Dames of Malta and read the Constitutions but I was under the impression that unless you join the cloistered communities in Italy/Malta that Dames are like a 3rd Order and remain lay because they only make a promise of obedience.  The Dames I know are all married. 
 

[NovemberFourth]

Just curious, Francis Clare.  I have met Dames of Malta and read the Constitutions but I was under the impression that unless you join the cloistered communities in Italy/Malta that Dames are like a 3rd Order and remain lay because they only make a promise of obedience.  The Dames I know are all married. 
 

 

Ditto the above Francis Clare. I have met many Dames, but they were all married. I would like to hear more. I know some Knights in the order who have taken vows, but as yet I have not met a vowed Dame. I'd be very grateful for any insight you can offer. :)

[OnlySunshine]

Could we let this thread die, please?  It was started in November and I've already bought the ring.  Please don't continue to vote as it's unnecessary.  ;)