Lil'Nun 173 Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Hi Has anyone communicated or discerned with this lovely community of Benedictines? http://www.tyburnconvent.org.uk/home/index.html :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maximillion 1,971 Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EmilyAnn 2,412 Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share 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 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lil'Nun 173 Posted April 7, 2013 Author Report Share 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? :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
reminiscere 165 Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Visited Tyburn last November. Beautiful chapel and community! Highly recommended. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lil'Nun 173 Posted April 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 They look lovely. I am hoping to make a retreat there. Not specifically for discernment, Just a simple initial retreat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coralieprincess 20 Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 I visited them just two months ago! I stayed a week and had a lovely time. Very peaceful and beautiful. The nuns are so kind, and there is so much history in their London convent. I could imagine myself there, but God has made it very clear to me that I am a Dominican, not a Benedictine. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lil'Nun 173 Posted April 7, 2013 Author Report Share 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: Gabriela and OnlySunshine 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coralieprincess 20 Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 I'm pretty sure that they are. :) Lil'Nun 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lil'Nun 173 Posted April 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 *Squeak*. How sure. Not that I am getting happy, or excited or anything, Y'know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maximillion 1,971 Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 I think it is very worth contacting them and asking...... Lil'Nun 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lil'Nun 173 Posted April 7, 2013 Author Report Share 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... :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OnlySunshine 4,570 Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share 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 Gabriela and nikita92 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EmilyAnn 2,412 Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Yes, please EmilyAnn that would be wonderful! Is it okay if I send you a PM? :) Absolutely :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EmilyAnn 2,412 Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share 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 OnlySunshine 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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