Mc's Countdown Thread

[incarnatewordsister]

The veil is one of the few things I already have that I need. Also I think the shower shoes are to prevent slipping and the spread of foot infections possibly. There are 2 of us right now possibly more later.

 

Will your postulancy be in Mexico by any chance? Shower slippers are very common there. We use them in order not to slip, also, because the floor tends to be cold (especially in places like Mexico City.) Anyway, congratulations!

[Catholicterp7]

This may seem to be a random question but how monastic is the life there? I have realized again how strongly attracted I am to the Extraordinary Form of the Mass but I also know that I'm not cut out for a strongly contemplative silent lifestyle. 

JMJ+ :heart: 

[ToJesusMyHeart]

This may seem to be a random question but how monastic is the life there? I have realized again how strongly attracted I am to the Extraordinary Form of the Mass but I also know that I'm not cut out for a strongly contemplative silent lifestyle. 

JMJ+ :heart:

 

I'm sure that MC can expand on this, and I hope she won't mind me replying with what limited information I have. 

 

I have talked to Mother on the phone and have stalked their website and facebook page for awhile now. From what I can tell, they are very equal in their prayer time and their active ministry time. I would not say they have a "strongly contemplative silent lifestyle." They are a "contemplative/active" community, like the Children of Mary or the Sisters of Life. I think it's about half and half--1/2 day in prayer and 1/2 in apostolate. 

 

If I am incorrect, Mary's Child, please correct this. This is what I have gathered from talking with Mother Teresa and from being attached to their social media outlets. 

 

See their daily schedule: http://mariansisters.com/5101/14622.html :)

 

+JMJ

Edited January 2, 2013 by ToJesusMyHeart

[i<3franciscans]

Congratulations Mary's Child! I am so excited for you!!! :)

 

I shall keep you in prayer!  :woot:

 

 

(And if you are looking for warm durable sweaters, you should check out LL Bean. They are a little pricey but their sweaters really do last forever.)

[Mary's Child]

Will your postulancy be in Mexico by any chance? Shower slippers are very common there. We use them in order not to slip, also, because the floor tends to be cold (especially in places like Mexico City.) Anyway, congratulations!

No they are in Santa Rosa, CA. I am very blessed to be able to remain in the same country and even more so to stay in the same state I grew up in :winner: .

CT they live a life that is a balance of active and contemplative elements. They spend alot of time in prayers each day and as with most communities I have visited they observe grand silence from the end of evening prayer until after morning prayer the next day. They also have an apostolate each sister is involved in. I know that they are trying to avoid the titles of cloistered or active/ contemplative at the recommendation of their bishop. :saint2:

[Nunsense]

I have found that some things are done because there is a practical reason for them or there was once a practical reason for them, even if there isn't anymore, or it is just a tradition or custom of the community for some reason that doesn't seem to have any reason. If I am curious, I will often ask if there is a reason for something or if it is just a tradition or a cultural thing. That doesn't mean I won't obey it, just that I wonder about it and would like to be able to answer the question if I am asked by some future postulant. I haven't had any sister seem annoyed that I have asked, and they usually seem happy to share some bit of convent history if there is a reason, or to say 'I don't know. We just always do it that way.' if they don't know.

 

I know that the UK Carmels were founded by two streams, the French one and the Belgian one, and they have some slightly different customs and words. In my community, we still have leftover words in French to describe some things. We have updated some of the more useless customs, especially if they don't make sense today because according to St Albert, '...common sense is the guide to the virtues.' but we do love our traditions as well because they are part of our history.

 

Wearing flip flops in the shower sounds perfectly logical to me especially after getting into the shower here at the hotel. the bottom of the tub is very slippery and yet they have no bathmat to step on in the shower. I had to put a wash cloth on the bottom of the tub and stand on it or I would have slipped for sure. A pair of flip flops would have been great. Now in my community, we don't have showers, just tubs, so it isn't so much of a problem, but it is still slippery getting in and out and I am so glad there is a metal hand rail (for the elderly) to help one stand and sit.

 

 

 

 

[Mary's Child]

Its been quite a while since I posted in here. Anyway a lot has been happening. I have been blessed beyond anything I could have asked for. Each day I am amazed at the series of small miracles, for example I just finished paying off all my debts way more quickly than I expected to. I have run into a bit of a problem in that I need dental work done before I can enter and the estimate I have on that is $11,000 please pray that this will be resolved quickly. I really have no idea what to do about this one other than pay what I can and ask for help. There will probably be a fundraising dinner in April to help with dental expenses and entrance costs. Please pray for the sucess of these endeavours. Thank you all so much

[HisAlone]

MC,

What about a second opinion on the dental work?

My sister was told by her dentist that she needed very expensive dental work.  When she visited home this summer she went to my dentist and he told her she didn't need anything done!

Just a thought...or maybe this is your trusted family dentist and it "just has to be."

 

Anyone know a patron saint for dental work?  Prayers are coming your way!

[NatalieisCatholic]

I am praying for you, Mary's Child! Congratulations!  :nun2:

God bless!

[VeniJesuAmorMi]

The patron Saint for dentists and tooth problems is Saint Apollonia. :)

 

Will keep you in prayer MC! Remain hopeful and trusting (patience will help too!) during this time. Everything will work out. "Jesus, I trust in You!"

[Mary's Child]

MC,

What about a second opinion on the dental work?

My sister was told by her dentist that she needed very expensive dental work.  When she visited home this summer she went to my dentist and he told her she didn't need anything done!

Just a thought...or maybe this is your trusted family dentist and it "just has to be."

 

Anyone know a patron saint for dental work?  Prayers are coming your way!

Yes there is definatly work that needs to be done I need bridges to fill in for missing teeth also there is one that needs to be pulled. I am going to get a second opinion and be sure their is not a less expensive way to do it.

Funny you should ask about a patron saint of dental work... St Apollonia is the patron Saint of dentists and dental work. I know this because a while back Mother emailed telling me that they had someone come with a big bag of saints names and ask each of the sisters to choose a special patron for the year. They were more than happy to do it because this is an old custom in convents. So Mother chose one for herself and then reached in to pick one out for me. Mine is St Apollonia :saint2:  she emailed me about it right away and was so happy and excited. It was great. Thank you so much for the prayers I still have a long ways to go.

The patron Saint for dentists and tooth problems is Saint Apollonia. :)

 

Will keep you in prayer MC! Remain hopeful and trusting (patience will help too!) during this time. Everything will work out. "Jesus, I trust in You!"

LOL we were both typing it at the same time rotfl

[HisAlone]

Wonderful!  St. Apollonia we're counting on you!

[VeniJesuAmorMi]

Yes there is definatly work that needs to be done I need bridges to fill in for missing teeth also there is one that needs to be pulled. I am going to get a second opinion and be sure their is not a less expensive way to do it.

Funny you should ask about a patron saint of dental work... St Apollonia is the patron Saint of dentists and dental work. I know this because a while back Mother emailed telling me that they had someone come with a big bag of saints names and ask each of the sisters to choose a special patron for the year. They were more than happy to do it because this is an old custom in convents. So Mother chose one for herself and then reached in to pick one out for me. Mine is St Apollonia :saint2:  she emailed me about it right away and was so happy and excited. It was great. Thank you so much for the prayers I still have a long ways to go.

LOL we were both typing it at the same time rotfl

 

:hehe:  ...... sounds like a very good sign that she is going to be helping you during this time; and how exciting how that came to be too! :) Perhaps you'll end up being even more amazed when you come to see how He is going to work everything out in perfect timing. Continued prayers!

[loveletslive]

i like this order! one of the sisters in your community used to be at my home parish. at the time she was trying to start a religious order in my diocese. she was the first sister i'd ever really seen or interacted with!!

[Mary's Child]

Oh yayyyy. I know who your talking about I wont mention her name to protect privacy but she is amazing :bounce:

Edited January 24, 2013 by Mary's Child

[AnneLine]

Mary's Child,

 

Is there a dental school near you? 

 

I know one discerner who had to have some extensive work done, and got it free or close to free by going to the dental school in the SF area, and I believe there are several in the LA area. 

 

Dental schools need people for general cleanings and fillings and X-Rays, and they need people who need more extensive dental work done.  You get excellent work because the students need to prove that they can do the work well to graduate -- sometimes you get the BEST work done at a dental school for that reason! 

 

The downside is that often it takes a lot of time -- because the students need to take their time to get it done right.   But it might be a really good option for you..... certainly would check it out!

 

I had my feet operated on at a Podiatric college... I wouldn't go anywhere else.  As one of the student doctors put it, literally, "The doctor who will be supervising that surgery WROTE THE BOOK on the procedure."  That was good enough for me!  And he personally checked every step... same is true of the dental work.  Certainly might be worth exploring!

 

(Obviously, if you have insurance, they will take it, but they often have low-cost programs for people without it....)

 

Praying....

Edited January 25, 2013 by AnneLine

[TheresaThoma]

Definitely check into the dental schools.

[HisAlone]

MC...any news on the dental challenges? We're praying for you. Also inseem to remember you saying that you were new to the Latin Mass. So during this time of waiting I would like to recommend a book titled "The Latin Mass Explained" written by Rev. Msgr. George Moorman. I think this book would be most helpful to you. In fact it doesn't matter if you never attend the EF Mass this book goes deep into the Mass period - a very profound book!

[Mary's Child]

Mary's Child,

 

Is there a dental school near you? 

 

I know one discerner who had to have some extensive work done, and got it free or close to free by going to the dental school in the SF area, and I believe there are several in the LA area. 

 

Dental schools need people for general cleanings and fillings and X-Rays, and they need people who need more extensive dental work done.  You get excellent work because the students need to prove that they can do the work well to graduate -- sometimes you get the BEST work done at a dental school for that reason! 

 

The downside is that often it takes a lot of time -- because the students need to take their time to get it done right.   But it might be a really good option for you..... certainly would check it out!

 

 

Praying....

 

Thanks for the recommendation I actually live about a mile over the border between one county and another and I dont think our county has any dental schools. And if we do it would be at least a 90 minute drive each way to get there and I only have a few hours a couple of days a week when I am not working. There have been some developments on the dental work front. I got a call from the Knights of Columbus last night they have some dentists who may be willing to donate their services. This is a huge blessing and I am extremely grateful for it. Please continue to pray that things will continue in this direction.

 

[Mary's Child]

MC...any news on the dental challenges? We're praying for you. Also inseem to remember you saying that you were new to the Latin Mass. So during this time of waiting I would like to recommend a book titled "The Latin Mass Explained" written by Rev. Msgr. George Moorman. I think this book would be most helpful to you. In fact it doesn't matter if you never attend the EF Mass this book goes deep into the Mass period - a very profound book!

Yes I am pretty new to the Latin Mass though I love it already and can't wait to go more often :saint2: . I will check into that book :woot: .

Thank you all for your support and prayers i cant even begin to put into words how much I apppreciate it :nun3: .