miserere55 Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Hi Priends,.........Last week, Peg, a lady in my Parish, entered into Monastic life at the tender age of 60. She is a mother, grandmother and a recent convert. I know she would appreciate any and all prayers....so if you can afford one or two, please offer them. And for all of the "older discerners," God doesn't see age, only the intentions of one's soul and the love in one's heart. Thank You!
Swami Mommy Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 May I ask what order she entered that allowed her to enter despite her advanced age? Is it in the U.S.? Great news for older discerners!
Nunsense Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 She will certainly get my prayers. Personally I have never found age to be a bar to entering religious life - however it does limit one's options quite a lot - but then again, that might be a blessing in disguise. :)
nikita92 Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Wonderful news for her and for those of us of a mature age!
Nunsense Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Glory to God! May she have a blessed repentance. ????
1054 Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) ???? I don't know what the Catholic equivalent is --- I was actually going to ask if there is one. When someone enters monastic life in the Orthodox tradition you wish them a 'blessed repentance'. Of course, repentance and theosis are the normative goals for all Christians but the monastic is able to focus on this without (or with minimized) worldly cares. Edited July 28, 2014 by 1054
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