Lil'Nun Posted April 6, 2013 Posted April 6, 2013 Hi Has anyone communicated or discerned with this lovely community of Benedictines? http://www.tyburnconvent.org.uk/home/index.html :)
maximillion Posted April 7, 2013 Posted April 7, 2013 I know the nuns a little as I used to do my individual retreats with them. The community is young and vibrant and attracts vocations - the Sisters have made various foundations in the last few years.
EmilyAnn Posted April 7, 2013 Posted April 7, 2013 A good friend of mine has discerned with them and is very good friends with the sisters (she's on PM actually, kg94). She always said wonderful things about them. I did enquire with them and still have the materials they sent me, including their DVD, and if you wanted them I would be happy to pass them along.
Lil'Nun Posted April 7, 2013 Author Posted April 7, 2013 A good friend of mine has discerned with them and is very good friends with the sisters (she's on PM actually, kg94). She always said wonderful things about them. I did enquire with them and still have the materials they sent me, including their DVD, and if you wanted them I would be happy to pass them along. Yes, please EmilyAnn that would be wonderful! Is it okay if I send you a PM? :)
reminiscere Posted April 7, 2013 Posted April 7, 2013 Visited Tyburn last November. Beautiful chapel and community! Highly recommended.
Lil'Nun Posted April 7, 2013 Author Posted April 7, 2013 They look lovely. I am hoping to make a retreat there. Not specifically for discernment, Just a simple initial retreat.
Lil'Nun Posted April 7, 2013 Author Posted April 7, 2013 Okay, so here is the 20 million dollar question. Does anyone know if they are open to older enquirers? Y'know, just in case I might, possibly, maybe, theoretically be tempted? Just asking. Y'know, Purely out of curiosity. :paperbag: :pigsfly:
Lil'Nun Posted April 7, 2013 Author Posted April 7, 2013 *Squeak*. How sure. Not that I am getting happy, or excited or anything, Y'know.
maximillion Posted April 7, 2013 Posted April 7, 2013 I think it is very worth contacting them and asking......
Lil'Nun Posted April 7, 2013 Author Posted April 7, 2013 I have responsibility for an infirm, older relative. So I do not know exactly when I will be free to enter. But it is good to know what might be possible... :)
OnlySunshine Posted April 7, 2013 Posted April 7, 2013 Okay, so here is the 20 million dollar question. Does anyone know if they are open to older enquirers? Y'know, just in case I might, possibly, maybe, theoretically be tempted? Just asking. Y'know, Purely out of curiosity. :paperbag: :pigsfly: Eligibility: The Tyburn Nuns consider vocations of all ages. If God calls, who are we to say He is wrong? http://vocationoperation.blogspot.com/2012/10/community-spotlight-tyburn-convent.html
EmilyAnn Posted April 7, 2013 Posted April 7, 2013 Yes, please EmilyAnn that would be wonderful! Is it okay if I send you a PM? :) Absolutely :)
EmilyAnn Posted April 7, 2013 Posted April 7, 2013 (edited) Eligibility: The Tyburn Nuns consider vocations of all ages. If God calls, who are we to say He is wrong? http://vocationoperation.blogspot.com/2012/10/community-spotlight-tyburn-convent.html I just wanted to add that blog post was written by the sisters, with the help of my friend who I mentioned before (she and I co-write that blog) so it's solid info. :) Edited April 7, 2013 by EmilyAnn
Chiara Francesco Posted April 7, 2013 Posted April 7, 2013 Okay, so here is the 20 million dollar question. Does anyone know if they are open to older enquirers? Y'know, just in case I might, possibly, maybe, theoretically be tempted? Just asking. Y'know, Purely out of curiosity. :paperbag: :pigsfly: Yes, they are! I am past 49, shall we say!, and they definitely are! A GREAT book to read is called "Tyburn Hill of Glory" written by the nuns on their foundress, Mother Mary of St. Peter/Marie Adele Garnier which I had but sold and I had read a few times! It's at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Tyburn-Hill-Glory-TYBURN-CONVENT/dp/B000S5KWXW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365371048&sr=8-1&keywords=tyburn+hill+of+glory I had a copy with a lot of black and white pictures. It is the story of her life and the founding of Tyburn. Definitely get it.
Lil'Nun Posted April 7, 2013 Author Posted April 7, 2013 Thank you all for your helpful posts. :) I have a big smile on my face now. God willing I will go on retreat there in August and find out more. You are all wonderful. :) x
Gabriela Posted April 7, 2013 Posted April 7, 2013 Eligibility: The Tyburn Nuns consider vocations of all ages. If God calls, who are we to say He is wrong? Amen.
Egeria Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 I have a good friend who was at Tyburn a couple of decades ago and left under very distressing circumstances. Her perspective is obviously only presents one side of the story, but I do know through her that there have been numerous ex-sisters who have had serious issues with Tyburn and particularly with the Mother General that led to a Vatican (I think) investigation a number of years ago. That investigation cleared the Mother General, but was regarded by some as a whitewash and a cover up. This is all second-hand and rather vague knowledge on my part, but I do know of a very reputable priest (with extensive contacts with contemplative communities in Britain) warning people to avoid it. And when I asked about them at other British Benedictine monasteries (again, a number of years ago) I got the distinct impression that, while they did not want to speak ill of them, they were decidedly cautious about recommending that people go there.
Lil'Nun Posted June 21, 2013 Author Posted June 21, 2013 Thank you all for taking the time to answer. I have to say this is all a bit distressing. Tyburn seems to tick all of my boxes - and is open to older enquirers. Not sure what to think or do at the moment. :(
Kateri89 Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Thank you all for taking the time to answer. I have to say this is all a bit distressing. Tyburn seems to tick all of my boxes - and is open to older enquirers. Not sure what to think or do at the moment. :( Ya never know...you could be the Teresa of Avila and reform the order. It could happen :)
Lil'Nun Posted June 22, 2013 Author Posted June 22, 2013 Hi all, It is with sadness that I tell you I am no longer seriously considering Tyburn. Thank you to everyone who answered here, pm'd me or emailed me. I'm feeling a bit heavy-hearted and sad about this so if you could remember me a little in your prayers tonight I would be very grateful. I am now wondering if I have a vocation at all so am going to take a bit of time to lick my wounds and let the dust settle a bit. I felt so attracted to Tyburn. Their Charism seemed to fit me so well, but from what I have heard today it sounds as if it would be totally wrong for me, and for a lot of people. It's very sad to hear. A slightly glum Lil' Nun
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