MarysLittleFlower Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 Has anyone discerned with them? What is it like? What is their age limit? I am just investigating communities that I'd be potentially interested in... Thanks!
AveMariaPurissima Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 Do they have a website? I don't think so, but there is this site that is run by friends of the community: http://www.friendsofcarmeljmj.org/
Gabriela Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 I believe the age limit is 35. I had one letter exchange with them and did not continue discernment with them after that.
IgnatiusofLoyola Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 Did they re model their website? I don't believe the Elysburg Carmel has ever had a Web site of its own, only the one run by its friends/supporters. If I am am wrong about this, please correct me.
SNJM Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 I I have a client who briefly discerned with them. She is now in communication with Mother Prioress at the Philadelphia Carmel, and is having a very positive experience. She has shared her letters with me and I recommend that Carmel to anyone looking for that way of Carmelite life. As an "outsider," I have been especially impressed and delighted to see such warmth extended to a young woman in discernment. Rose
MarysLittleFlower Posted September 20, 2015 Author Posted September 20, 2015 I I have a client who briefly discerned with them. She is now in communication with Mother Prioress at the Philadelphia Carmel, and is having a very positive experience. She has shared her letters with me and I recommend that Carmel to anyone looking for that way of Carmelite life. As an "outsider," I have been especially impressed and delighted to see such warmth extended to a young woman in discernment. Rose Is the Philadelphia Carmel a different one? Do they have the Latin Mass too?
vee Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 They are indeed a different Carmel within the State of Pennsylvania. Actually Pennsylvania has three good Carmels that I know of. Elysburg, Philly and Erie. Lucky State!
Cherie Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 Why don't you consider Loretto a good Carmel?!?!
vee Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 Why don't you consider Loretto a good Carmel?!?! Oops, I simply forgot them in my count!
Cherie Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 Haha, no prob. They're in my home diocese, and my family is super close to the community, so I'm a little protective of them. If you can't tell. ;)
SNJM Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 These are all great Carmels!!!!! I wish I could say more about the Jesus, Mary & Joseph Carmels (I believe they have three), but they have made information for prospective discerners almost impossible.
vee Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 Haha, no prob. They're in my home diocese, and my family is super close to the community, so I'm a little protective of them. If you can't tell. I noticed! What a blessing for you to them in your home diocese and what a blessing for them to have such caring people looking out for them!
das8949 Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 Has anyone discerned with them? What is it like? What is their age limit? I am just investigating communities that I'd be potentially interested in... Thanks! Here is a recent article about this order. http://catholicnewsherald.com/schools/53-news/roknewspager-local/1030-cloistered-carmelite-monastery-is-now-home-for-st-michaels-parishioner?showall=&start=1
IgnatiusofLoyola Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 Here is a recent article about this order. http://catholicnewsherald.com/schools/53-news/roknewspager-local/1030-cloistered-carmelite-monastery-is-now-home-for-st-michaels-parishioner?showall=&start=1 This was a very interesting article. Thank-you for posting. One thing that struck me was that when Sister Bernadette met the Prioress of the Valparaiso Community, the Prioress asked her to to enter the next day. I'm not questioning this, only that I think an invitation to enter immediately is very unusual--I've never heard of this before (not that I am any kind of an expert--far from it!) Caveat: The article doesn't mention to what extent Sister Bernadette and the Prioress had been in communication prior to her first visit--it's possible there had been extended communication beforehand. (I have also read here on VS that the Valparaiso, Elysburg, and Kensington?) Communities do not do "live-ins" so a "live-in" wouldn't have been the expected next step after a visit.) Since the article is about Sister Bernadette taking solemn vows, it seems the Prioress was accurate in assessing the strength of Sister Bernadette's vocation. And, what an act of faith on Sister Bernadette's part! I pray for joy and perseverance for Sister Bernadette as she continues in the religious life.
truthfinder Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 This was a very interesting article. Thank-you for posting. One thing that struck me was that when Sister Bernadette met the Prioress of the Valparaiso Community, the Prioress asked her to to enter the next day. I'm not questioning this, only that I think an invitation to enter immediately is very unusual--I've never heard of this before (not that I am any kind of an expert--far from it!) Caveat: The article doesn't mention to what extent Sister Bernadette and the Prioress had been in communication prior to her first visit--it's possible there had been extended communication beforehand. (I have also read here on VS that the Valparaiso, Elysburg, and Kensington?) Communities do not do "live-ins" so a "live-in" wouldn't have been the expected next step after a visit.) Since the article is about Sister Bernadette taking solemn vows, it seems the Prioress was accurate in assessing the strength of Sister Bernadette's vocation. And, what an act of faith on Sister Bernadette's part! I pray for joy and perseverance for Sister Bernadette as she continues in the religious life. yes, you're correct that they don't do live-ins. I believe they allow short stays in the visitor side though.
vee Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 This was a very interesting article. Thank-you for posting. One thing that struck me was that when Sister Bernadette met the Prioress of the Valparaiso Community, the Prioress asked her to to enter the next day. I'm not questioning this, only that I think an invitation to enter immediately is very unusual--I've never heard of this before (not that I am any kind of an expert--far from it!) Caveat: The article doesn't mention to what extent Sister Bernadette and the Prioress had been in communication prior to her first visit--it's possible there had been extended communication beforehand. (I have also read here on VS that the Valparaiso, Elysburg, and Kensington?) Communities do not do "live-ins" so a "live-in" wouldn't have been the expected next step after a visit.) Since the article is about Sister Bernadette taking solemn vows, it seems the Prioress was accurate in assessing the strength of Sister Bernadette's vocation. And, what an act of faith on Sister Bernadette's part! I pray for joy and perseverance for Sister Bernadette as she continues in the religious life. Yes it certainly is something that she was asked to enter the next day! I wonder if she actually did or not.
John Paul Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 Yeah,I felt that was unusual but I read in the Middle Ages that was common.
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