the_rev Posted February 13, 2005 Posted February 13, 2005 Hey everyone! I just found an order that I heartfully love, it is the Fathers of Mercy. They have an emphesis on retreats on confession and the most holy Eucharist! [url="http://www.fathersofmercy.com"]http://www.fathersofmercy.com[/url] Then I am considering the Legion of Christ. [url="http://www.legionofchrist.org"]http://www.legionofchrist.org[/url] Finally I am considering the most, the diocesean way of life, but am open to the above two. [url="http://www.gbdioc.org"]http://www.gbdioc.org[/url]
ForHimAlone Posted February 13, 2005 Posted February 13, 2005 I think this is the one! The Cistercian nuns of Valley of Our Lady Monastery!! www.nunocist.org
Catholictothecore Posted February 14, 2005 Posted February 14, 2005 Most of you on this board know I'm sold to any of the mendicant orders, but the more I pray about it, the more I am attrated to the Discalced Carmelites. There is such a need for prayer and penance in the world today, and unfortunately, the human race at large doesn't want to do it. I guess the next step is a letter to my vocations directer and, when God sees fit, a visit. Hehe. They're at Holy Hill, WI. It's the largest monastery in America in terms of annual pilgrimages, so I can sneak one of those in as well.
the_rev Posted February 14, 2005 Author Posted February 14, 2005 Whoa.... Holy Hill! Let me know when you come up this way, I'll take you out to eat!
ForHimAlone Posted February 15, 2005 Posted February 15, 2005 [quote name='Catholictothecore' date='Feb 14 2005, 05:46 PM'] Most of you on this board know I'm sold to any of the mendicant orders, but the more I pray about it, the more I am attrated to the Discalced Carmelites. There is such a need for prayer and penance in the world today, and unfortunately, the human race at large doesn't want to do it. I guess the next step is a letter to my vocations directer and, when God sees fit, a visit. Hehe. They're at Holy Hill, WI. It's the largest monastery in America in terms of annual pilgrimages, so I can sneak one of those in as well. [/quote] I've never had the privilege of making it down to Holy Hill, but it's only a few hours away from my home. It is supposed to be absolutely tremendous!!
Totus Tuus Posted February 15, 2005 Posted February 15, 2005 [quote name='the_rev' date='Feb 13 2005, 10:02 AM'] Hey everyone! I just found an order that I heartfully love, it is the Fathers of Mercy. They have an emphesis on retreats on confession and the most holy Eucharist! [url="http://www.fathersofmercy.com"]http://www.fathersofmercy.com[/url] Then I am considering the Legion of Christ. [url="http://www.legionofchrist.org"]http://www.legionofchrist.org[/url] Finally I am considering the most, the diocesean way of life, but am open to the above two. [url="http://www.gbdioc.org"]http://www.gbdioc.org[/url] [/quote] OH MY GOSH!!! FATHERS OF MERCY!! Yes. Go visit them ASAP.
Totus Tuus Posted February 15, 2005 Posted February 15, 2005 I'm discerning with the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration and the Sister Servants of the Eternal Word- both in Alabama. Daughter of Mary: Have you visited the Discalsed Carmelites in Buffalo NY, or South Dakota? One of my friends is a member of the SD convent
Dudette Posted February 15, 2005 Posted February 15, 2005 I'm discerning the Consecrated women of Regnum Christi: [url="http://www.regnumchristi.org/english/articulos/index.phtml?se=20"]http://www.regnumchristi.org/english/artic...dex.phtml?se=20[/url] Hehe, in the picture with the Pope is Marianne Ibanez!
karin Posted February 15, 2005 Posted February 15, 2005 oh thats cool i was thinking about being consecrated at one point. but God had other plans.
Totus Tuus Posted February 15, 2005 Posted February 15, 2005 [quote name='Dudette' date='Feb 15 2005, 10:16 AM'] I'm discerning the Consecrated women of Regnum Christi: [url="http://www.regnumchristi.org/english/articulos/index.phtml?se=20"]http://www.regnumchristi.org/english/artic...dex.phtml?se=20[/url] Hehe, in the picture with the Pope is Marianne Ibanez! [/quote] She is one of the women in "Four in the Afternoon"
Dudette Posted February 15, 2005 Posted February 15, 2005 [quote name='Totus Tuus' date='Feb 15 2005, 12:52 PM'] She is one of the women in "Four in the Afternoon" [/quote] You certainly know that book well Lauren.
MilesChristi Posted February 15, 2005 Posted February 15, 2005 I'm considering the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal or diocesan priesthood.
MichaelFilo Posted February 16, 2005 Posted February 16, 2005 Diocesan preisthood. I wanted to join and Order, but the Parish priest said that diocesan preists are needed. Changed my plans and idea,s but who cares, it's not my call as to what I do. I would like to become a diocesan preist the more I consider it, but I also want to be free to go out and spread the Word. Diocesan priests are very tied down, and there are so few. God bless, Mikey
Catholictothecore Posted February 16, 2005 Posted February 16, 2005 yeah, that's what I've heard. I mean, that they're very tied down, or busy, whatever. There's so much administration work, though. Order priests (sigh, with the exception it seems, of the Carmelites) can get hired by a diocease, though. I'm not saying anything bad about diocesean priests. I've actual only met one order priest in my life. But, from what I've heard, it seems to be so much "The heaters in the lobby are broken, let Father know." I want to care about when the last time the members of the parish had confession available to them, not so much if they can go without coats in November.
FutureSoror Posted February 16, 2005 Posted February 16, 2005 [quote name='Catholictothecore' date='Feb 14 2005, 05:46 PM'] Hehe. They're at Holy Hill, WI. It's the largest monastery in America in terms of annual pilgrimages, so I can sneak one of those in as well. [/quote] I've been there! I'd like to go back again.
Totus Tuus Posted February 16, 2005 Posted February 16, 2005 [quote name='MilesChristi' date='Feb 15 2005, 05:05 PM'] I'm considering the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal or diocesan priesthood. [/quote] Cool... isn't Father Groeschel a member of that order? Which makes them Capuchins, right? I could be totally off, but for some reason I know that order. God bless
jgirl Posted February 16, 2005 Posted February 16, 2005 Fr. Groeschel is a member of that order... so are some of my friends! I would definitely recommend them or the CFR sisters to anybody who is discerning!
ForHimAlone Posted February 17, 2005 Posted February 17, 2005 [quote name='jgirl' date='Feb 16 2005, 12:35 PM'] Fr. Groeschel is a member of that order... so are some of my friends! I would definitely recommend them or the CFR sisters to anybody who is discerning! [/quote] My friend, Mary, might be entering with the CFR Sisters this September. It's so exciting. It's like she was made for their charism!
Catholictothecore Posted February 17, 2005 Posted February 17, 2005 [quote name='ForHimAlone' date='Feb 15 2005, 07:20 AM'] I've never had the privilege of making it down to Holy Hill, but it's only a few hours away from my home. It is supposed to be absolutely tremendous!! [/quote] gosh, that makes a few of us only a little ways away from there! check out the order houses at [url="http://ocdfriarvocations.org"]http://ocdfriarvocations.org[/url]. They have the most...gorgeous pic of the monastery at sunset! And a good one of it during spring as well. Even if I don't join the Discalced Carmelites, that's a place I have to go someday. Oh! Did you know every year there's a St. Don Bosco youth day at Holy Hill, anyone?
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