Mags Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 I completed the psych assessments, the superior of the Notting Hill Carmel has read the report and she is happy with it, now I have moved onto the next stage. I have written a letter requesting to enter and sent them my birth, baptismal and confirmation certificates. Eek! It feels real now. Please say a prayer for me?
vee Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 I have written a letter requesting to enter Interesting how things vary from place to place, I never had to write a formal letter requesting to enter per se, jsut answer a whole bunch of questions.. Anyway prayers for you!
Makarioi Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 Prayers for you Mags. I hope the process goes smoothly
TheresaThoma Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 Definitely prayers for you. I'm kinda curious about what if any guidelines they gave you about writing the letter. The community I am discerning with also asks for a formal letter but they haven't told me what it should be about yet. I'm still hopeful to be allowed to enter this coming fall.
elizabeth09 Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 I hope for the best for you. Prayers for both you and your family.
Jennifer Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 Prayers for you Mags and your family at this time.
NadaTeTurbe Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 Many prayers for you, your family, and your (maybe future) community, Mags !
Mags Posted November 2, 2015 Author Posted November 2, 2015 Definitely prayers for you. I'm kinda curious about what if any guidelines they gave you about writing the letter. The community I am discerning with also asks for a formal letter but they haven't told me what it should be about yet. I'm still hopeful to be allowed to enter this coming fall. Hiya, as they know me well all they wanted was the reasons I had for wanting to enter, nothing too detailed. Perhaps you might be able to ask for more guidance as to content? Before asking the superior I spoke to a deacon at my Church who said that he had done a vocational journey. I hope this helps. With prayers, x
Journeywithchrist Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 Great to hear about Carmelite vocations in the UK! Praying for you!
TheresaThoma Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 Hiya, as they know me well all they wanted was the reasons I had for wanting to enter, nothing too detailed. Perhaps you might be able to ask for more guidance as to content? Before asking the superior I spoke to a deacon at my Church who said that he had done a vocational journey. I hope this helps. With prayers, x I'm sure they will give me more guidance when the time comes. I still have one more visit to make in the spring before I can start to consider the application process itself.
Zoe Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 Prayers for you!This is very exiting period for you and your family.
Mags Posted November 3, 2015 Author Posted November 3, 2015 I'm sure they will give me more guidance when the time comes. I still have one more visit to make in the spring before I can start to consider the application process itself. You have my prayers. I have no doubt that they will give you the help you need, I'm sure that the right words will come to you. Enjoy your visit in the spring, it will be here in no time.
Spem in alium Posted November 4, 2015 Posted November 4, 2015 The letter is really a request - asking to be admitted or to move forward in formation, and stating the reasons why you want this to happen. Good luck, Mags! Applications in themselves can be stressful, especially while you're waiting for the decision. I had to wait about four months for mine, because of several hitches...but it just helped me to remember that God works in His own way, and that Jesus, Mary and Joseph themselves had to wait. You're in my prayers.
Mags Posted November 4, 2015 Author Posted November 4, 2015 The letter is really a request - asking to be admitted or to move forward in formation, and stating the reasons why you want this to happen. Good luck, Mags! Applications in themselves can be stressful, especially while you're waiting for the decision. I had to wait about four months for mine, because of several hitches...but it just helped me to remember that God works in His own way, and that Jesus, Mary and Joseph themselves had to wait. You're in my prayers. Thank you Spem in alium! I have heard back from the superior, my letter was all right. Awaiting references, and medical which is later this month. The waiting is the hard part, I will just have to pray and practice patience!
marigold Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 Wonderful news, @Mags! I have such respect for that community and especially the prioress. It's a good place. I do hope everything goes smoothly for the rest of your application and eventual entrance
Mags Posted November 10, 2015 Author Posted November 10, 2015 Wonderful news, @Mags! I have such respect for that community and especially the prioress. It's a good place. I do hope everything goes smoothly for the rest of your application and eventual entrance Thank you! The community is wonderful. They will be holding elections in January for a new Prioress, part of me is sad as she is so kind. Just waiting for the medical, they will hopefully receive the references in the next few days.
marigold Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 Thank you! The community is wonderful. They will be holding elections in January for a new Prioress, part of me is sad as she is so kind. Just waiting for the medical, they will hopefully receive the references in the next few days. Don't worry, knowing a little of her track record in monastery duties, I'm sure you will still see a lot of her! I'm looking forward to hearing that everything has come through in the next few days... Are you on the flappy and nervous or the calm and serene end of the scale?
Mags Posted November 10, 2015 Author Posted November 10, 2015 Don't worry, knowing a little of her track record in monastery duties, I'm sure you will still see a lot of her! I'm looking forward to hearing that everything has come through in the next few days... Are you on the flappy and nervous or the calm and serene end of the scale? Umm, probably somewhere in the middle! Although I'm excited at the same time. I had an email earlier from the prioress to say that all the references have arrived. Things seem to be moving quickly now She did say that she would probably still be novice mistress after, I do hope so.
Mags Posted December 8, 2015 Author Posted December 8, 2015 10 minutes ago, marigold said: Mags, what is the latest? Hi Marigold, I'm waiting for the health declaration form from my GP to then send to the community. They will then hold the vote. Eek!
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