Have You Narrowed It Down To Specific Orders Or Communities?

[Renee the Nunnabe]

I'm just curious to know where everyone is in their discernment! =)  

[OnlySunshine]

At this point in time, yes, I am discerning with only two communities -- the Sisters of St. Rita and the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady Mother of the Church (SCMC).  The SCMC is the order I'm really interested in.  The Sisters of St. Rita have already said they would consider me but I fear that, since they only have two permanent Sisters there, that it is not an ideal community but they have a new postulant entering soon.  I plan to visit them in May or June.  I'm still hashing out details with the SCMC and I got some literature from them with an aspirancy interview in it.  Sr. Mary Jacinta wrote a very kind note to me and said that they would appreciate my background in healthcare.  I hope to visit them soon before starting LAMP in New York (if not after LAMP). 

Edited February 20, 2013 by MaterMisericordiae

[Kateri89]

I'm leaning toward the Sister Servants of the Eternal Word but still have the Sisters of Life on the back burner.  I'm hoping to go visit the SSEW in April for a weekend retreat.   :bounce:

[FutureSister2009]

It's basically come down to the Salesian Sisters and possibly the DSMMEs and maybe the NDs. Don't know for sure. It could most likely be the Salesians though

[Julie de Sales]

I have like 4 congregations I could picture myself in, but I'm in contact with none of them. It's better this way, because I change a lot in my preferences. I think time will show me what the Lord asks from me.

[Eowyn]

I voted yes, but it depends on what God wants... He's been known to surprise people on occasion.  :)  I've got two communities that I'm in the beginning stages of discerning.  I'm trying to arrange visits with both of them and then go from there.

[the171]

Consecrated virginty, Carmel, or get a nice man and make lots of babies.

[FutureCarmeliteClaire]

Carmel, Visitation, or a gentleman. ;)

[ToJesusMyHeart]

Nashies, Sisters of Life, or marriage. 

[PhuturePriest]

I discerned down to the Franciscan Brothers Minor and the Diocesan Priesthood, and now I have discerned down to finding a beautiful lady that will either like or get passed my love for kilts. ;)

[ToJesusMyHeart]

I discerned down to the Franciscan Brothers Minor and the Diocesan Priesthood, and now I have discerned down to finding a beautiful lady that will either like or get passed past my love for kilts. ;)

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[Guest Allie]

So happy you asked. Poor Clares and I'm in correspondence with the Mother Abbess of a monastery. Will be visiting in June.

[TheresaThoma]

Down to one community and am almost ready to apply (still have a couple of loose ends to tie up before I can!)

[OnlySunshine]

Down to one community and am almost ready to apply (still have a couple of loose ends to tie up before I can!)

 

Still the SMMC?  :)

[Renee the Nunnabe]

I haven't quite narrowed things down yet, though I am leaning toward the Dominicans and the Passionists. I'm not discounting the possibility of marriage.  

 

I think it's wonderful that so many of y'all are starting to seriously discern with specific communities! =)  

Edited February 21, 2013 by Renee the Nunnabe

[Renee the Nunnabe]

I discerned down to the Franciscan Brothers Minor and the Diocesan Priesthood, and now I have discerned down to finding a beautiful lady that will either like or get passed my love for kilts. ;)  

 

Kilts, really? Haha. 

 

I actually think I wouldn't have a problem with that . . . as long as you learn to play the bagpipes. xD 

 

Because bagpipes are my favorite instrument. Besides the human voice, of course.  

 

Speaking of bagpipes, a teacher (now assistant principle) at my school plays the bagpipes wonderfully! Sometimes, about an hour after school, he would come out his classroom and outside the school and just . . . play the bagpipes. My older brother told me that sometimes he plays the bagpipes in a kilt.  

[OnlySunshine]

At this point in time, yes, I am discerning with only two communities -- the Sisters of St. Rita and the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady Mother of the Church (SCMC).  The SCMC is the order I'm really interested in.  The Sisters of St. Rita have already said they would consider me but I fear that, since they only have two permanent Sisters there, that it is not an ideal community but they have a new postulant entering soon.  I plan to visit them in May or June.  I'm still hashing out details with the SCMC and I got some literature from them with an aspirancy interview in it.  Sr. Mary Jacinta wrote a very kind note to me and said that they would appreciate my background in healthcare.  I hope to visit them soon before starting LAMP in New York (if not after LAMP). 

 

Actually, I should add that I have narrowed it down to the Sisters of St. Rita, SCMC, and Consecrated Virginity with membership in a Third/Secular Order (most likely Augustinians or Franciscans).  I am applying to the LAMP program for a year and they have an option to become a lifelong member but I am not sure I'd want to remain there.  We shall see.  ;)

[domenica_therese]

All roads lead to Nashville; whether any lead out of it, I don't know yet.

[petitpèlerin]

It's become clear to me this winter where God wants me and he just keeps working things out that way. I met with the novice mistress this week, it went very well, and I will be spending a week with them soon, since I haven't technically spent enough time with them yet. But in my view it's more for them to get to know me than for me to get to know them, since I already do know them and there's nothing that's going to surprise me in there. Every minute I spend with them is just confirmation that this is the place for me personally. I'll apply as soon as the timing seems right.

[Kayte Postle]

I have a nice little list of communities (most of which are Franciscan) I want to contact and visit once I hit 2yrs as a Catholic. Until then I've put discerning on the back burner.

Edited February 21, 2013 by Kayte Postle