goldenchild17 Posted January 30, 2005 Posted January 30, 2005 I'm like as sure as I can be that I have a calling to the priesthood. I'm still trying to discern whether I'm to go the diocesan route or join an order. If I join an order, I feel really called to the Society of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Trinity. The thing is, I haven't gotten all that much encouragement from the diocesan vocations director and I'm not sure that the SOLT vocation director is going to be all that supporting. I have a disease called Spina Bifida which keeps me in a wheelchair, and requires me to use special equipment(that I don't think is all that expensive). I really don't believe that a disease should be able to prohibit someone from entering their calling in life. On the other hand, maybe my disease is a clue that I don't have a calling to the priesthood... I hardly think that's the case though. What do ya'll think?
the_rev Posted January 30, 2005 Posted January 30, 2005 Hmmm.... I remember reading about this area. I don't see why one with a disease can't be a priest, if God wills it, he wills it. It depends upon the diocese and/or order if they will accept you because of your disease. You should consult the vocations director of the dioceses/order.
Totus Tuus Posted January 30, 2005 Posted January 30, 2005 Wow I don't have any advise for you but you are DEFINITELY in my prayers. I know how hard discernment can be, no matter what your situation is. God BLESS you and know that you have our prayers. Totus tuus, Lauren (2ManArmy from CGR;))
goldenchild17 Posted February 1, 2005 Author Posted February 1, 2005 Thanks. I had my first phone interview w/the SOLT vocations director. He's going to get with his superiors and get their opinion. We'll see what happens.
the_rev Posted February 2, 2005 Posted February 2, 2005 Ahh... truly a great order. That's the order Fr. Corapi is with right?
goldenchild17 Posted February 2, 2005 Author Posted February 2, 2005 (edited) Yeah it is. They're also the ones who run Corpus Christi College in Corpus Christi TX. I'm also planning on contacting the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, and the Society of Mary(I think that's what they're called) founded by St. Louis de Montfort. What's your opinions of those orders? Edited February 2, 2005 by goldenchild17
the_rev Posted February 2, 2005 Posted February 2, 2005 The Society of Mary, isn't that the one Fr. Thomas Dubay is with?
jgirl Posted February 2, 2005 Posted February 2, 2005 Another one to consider contacting is the Benedictines in St. Louis. They are really cool, and I have a friend who has spina bifida and is in a wheelchair and they invited him to consider their life (so they might be open to it)
goldenchild17 Posted February 2, 2005 Author Posted February 2, 2005 Yeah a friend told me about them too. I'll see what they say.
goldenchild17 Posted February 4, 2005 Author Posted February 4, 2005 Are you a part of them? I must say I haven't had a very good experience with them... Maybe it was just the priests that I knew though.
the_rev Posted February 4, 2005 Posted February 4, 2005 Well, I'm not a part of them, but I did look into it, but I feel they lean more towards Pre-Vatican. But if I become a diocesean priest, I will have a close bond with the Legion.
FutureSoror Posted February 5, 2005 Posted February 5, 2005 I don't mean to sound harsh here, but I think you should be a bit careful about how you use the word 'pre-vatican'. Vatican II did not intend for ancient traditions to be thrown out or cast aside. Now I'm not saying that they have been, But it is important to note that beautiful traditional practices have their place in the Church, and do not compete with Vatican II in any way.
the_rev Posted February 5, 2005 Posted February 5, 2005 [quote name='FutureSoror' date='Feb 4 2005, 09:41 PM'] I don't mean to sound harsh here, but I think you should be a bit careful about how you use the word 'pre-vatican'. Vatican II did not intend for ancient traditions to be thrown out or cast aside. Now I'm not saying that they have been, But it is important to note that beautiful traditional practices have their place in the Church, and do not compete with Vatican II in any way. [/quote] I think I worded that wrong. I'm not intending to say that the Legion is pre-vatican. I love the Legion and am still considering a vocation with them, but really think, Bishop Zubik needs me here in GB
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted February 6, 2005 Posted February 6, 2005 [quote name='goldenchild17' date='Jan 30 2005, 12:39 AM'] I have a disease called Spina Bifida which keeps me in a wheelchair, and requires me to use special equipment(that I don't think is all that expensive). I really don't believe that a disease should be able to prohibit someone from entering their calling in life. On the other hand, maybe my disease is a clue that I don't have a calling to the priesthood... I hardly think that's the case though. What do ya'll think? [/quote] I know that it can depend on the Charity organizations willing to help. I don't know if that would affect your ability to be ordained, but I do not see why it would. It is good that you have contacted some Superiors on the matter. Have you heard back about that?
goldenchild17 Posted February 11, 2005 Author Posted February 11, 2005 [quote name='FutureNunJMJ' date='Feb 6 2005, 03:41 AM'] I know that it can depend on the Charity organizations willing to help. I don't know if that would affect your ability to be ordained, but I do not see why it would. It is good that you have contacted some Superiors on the matter. Have you heard back about that? [/quote] Not yet... The SOLT vocations director said he would talk to his superiors and get back with me. I think I will email him again just to remind him. And the diocese isn't doing much of anything about giving me the information on whether I can serve here or not.
Chorusgirl Posted February 12, 2005 Posted February 12, 2005 Hey! Let Gods will be done, not anothers. You can do anything with God and if God wills it he will give you the grace to do whatever. May God be with you! I encourage you to follow your will, do what you feel God is placing in your soul. It's sort of like St. Therese... she was too young to join the order but she didn't allow that to get in her way. The pope had said to her, if it is in Gods will then it will be done, and she did join that order!! Well... I don't know if those are the exact words... but thats what happened in the movie, hee hee... great movie!! May God bless you always and I am keeping your vocation in my prayers, please keep mine in yours as well! Love in Christ, Marjorie
goldenchild17 Posted February 12, 2005 Author Posted February 12, 2005 I know. As my vocations director told me, this is how I can test my vocation. I will push it as hard as I possibly can, I will go through every possible scenario that could get me into the priesthood. And if every single door closes, no matter how hard I push it, then I might be able to know that this isn't what God has in store. If He means for it to happen, then He will make it clear for me. If not, then this will be clear as well. I'm open to either, I just need to know that I am following His plan and I'll be happy.
jimbo Posted February 12, 2005 Posted February 12, 2005 GoldenChild...good luck! I really mean it. I have CP and am considering a vocation. I've been told not to waste my time by some, but after hearing there are other disabled people on the same path, it give me hope. Keep the faith brother!
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