New Website For Belated Vocations

[Nunsense]

One thing that I might just mention to discerners here is that even though a community's website might have an upper age limit posted, sometimes they make exceptions for individuals - but they don't advertise this. I have personally been welcomed by several communities where I was older than their online posted age limits. Obviously not all communities will do this, but it is worth thinking about if you are either close to their limit, or just want to open up a dialogue with them before asking about a vocation with them. It takes a little courage to do this, but what's the worst that could happen? They could say 'no', but then if you never try, the answer is already no, isn't it? 

 

It is said that:  A coward dies a thousand deaths, the brave man dies but once.'    :)

 

[marigold]

One thing that I might just mention to discerners here is that even though a community's website might have an upper age limit posted, sometimes they make exceptions for individuals - but they don't advertise this. I have personally been welcomed by several communities where I was older than their online posted age limits. Obviously not all communities will do this, but it is worth thinking about if you are either close to their limit, or just want to open up a dialogue with them before asking about a vocation with them. It takes a little courage to do this, but what's the worst that could happen? They could say 'no', but then if you never try, the answer is already no, isn't it?

It is said that: A coward dies a thousand deaths, the brave man dies but once.' :)

Reminds me of an old teacher's saying: he who asks is foolish for a moment, he who never asks is foolish forever.

:)

[OnlySunshine]

One thing that I might just mention to discerners here is that even though a community's website might have an upper age limit posted, sometimes they make exceptions for individuals - but they don't advertise this. I have personally been welcomed by several communities where I was older than their online posted age limits. Obviously not all communities will do this, but it is worth thinking about if you are either close to their limit, or just want to open up a dialogue with them before asking about a vocation with them. It takes a little courage to do this, but what's the worst that could happen? They could say 'no', but then if you never try, the answer is already no, isn't it? 

 

It is said that:  A coward dies a thousand deaths, the brave man dies but once.'     :)

 

I have a disclaimer on the home page about that too:

 

Don't hesitate to contact an order simply because you are outside of their age range.  Most will make exceptions if you meet their other entrance requirements.  You will never know until you ask!

 

 

 

I still remember reading several years ago about a woman who was interested in the Sisters of Life but she was over the age limit.  Nevertheless, she asked, and was accepted (and is still with them as far as I know), so it CAN happen!

[Catherine Therese]

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; be not frightened, neither be dismayed; for The Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

So He's called you to a congregation but you're over the advertised age limit? Surely He who sparks your desire and asks you to do this for Him will pour forth His abundant grace and see it done? 

 

A prayer of St. Augustine, perhaps inspired by the above passage from Joshua: "Accomplish in me what You command, and command what You will." 

Edited June 24, 2014 by Catherine Therese