Paphnutius Posted April 28, 2005 Posted April 28, 2005 I thought in light of all the people being accepted to this and that, that I might start a thread for people to say all in one place if they are starting a new path this summer for a vocation of any sort so that we may keep each other in our prayers.
jezic Posted April 28, 2005 Posted April 28, 2005 hi, It sounds kind of strange to write this now, but recently God has been tugging on my heart. I know that he wants me to be a priest, but i want it to be on his time. I am completely open to it, but i have no idea when i should take action...... Prayers are always helpful
the_rev Posted April 28, 2005 Posted April 28, 2005 I'm going on a vocational pilgrimage to Medjugorje, a place where five people reportedly receive visions from the Blessed Mother. Though it is not approved by the church yet, since it is still ongoing, it should be a great time of prayer and deep discernment of my vocation, as I will be going with a recently ordained priest.
jgirl Posted April 28, 2005 Posted April 28, 2005 I could possibly be embarking on a new path. I was accepted to the Sister Servants in Alabama to enter as a postulant on August 15, although that's pending my loans getting paid off. I'm totally cool with waiting, though, if I need to since I have a full time job lined up that I can stick with if I need to (the joy of working for one's mom)!
jezic Posted April 28, 2005 Posted April 28, 2005 medjugorje isn't about vocations though, it is about a style of life. Not that searching for a vocation is a bad thing, but just keep that in mind. Whatever path you choose, it is about being who Jesus wants and calls us to be. I hope you believe. Mary is so amazing. THe power just flows from there, truly a time of grace.
Paphnutius Posted April 28, 2005 Author Posted April 28, 2005 [quote name='jgirl' date='Apr 27 2005, 10:03 PM'] I could possibly be embarking on a new path. I was accepted to the Sister Servants in Alabama to enter as a postulant on August 15, although that's pending my loans getting paid off. I'm totally cool with waiting, though, if I need to since I have a full time job lined up that I can stick with if I need to (the joy of working for one's mom)! [/quote] Congrats on being accepted! Tonight was my first night praying with my new community at Compline. It was awesome. I hope such experiences will fill your life with your new community. That is odd, I begin my novitiate the day before you being your postulancey. Prayers.
ForHimAlone Posted May 2, 2005 Posted May 2, 2005 I'm going to be spending a few days in June at the Cistercian monastery in Wisconsin. I am so joyful and I can not wait for my visit!
jezic Posted May 2, 2005 Posted May 2, 2005 dude i wish we had monasteries around here. THe nearest one is in richardton which is like 4 hours away. :S
the_rev Posted May 2, 2005 Posted May 2, 2005 [quote name='jezic' date='Apr 27 2005, 11:05 PM'] medjugorje isn't about vocations though, it is about a style of life. Not that searching for a vocation is a bad thing, but just keep that in mind. Whatever path you choose, it is about being who Jesus wants and calls us to be. I hope you believe. Mary is so amazing. THe power just flows from there, truly a time of grace. [/quote] I never said it was. I am saying I'm taking a vocational pilgrimage there. Meaning I'm going with a group of people considering the priesthood, along with a newly ordained priest. Medjugorje has great fruits and in some cases it has sparked religious vocations. Peace, Eddie
Paphnutius Posted May 2, 2005 Author Posted May 2, 2005 [quote name='ForHimAlone' date='May 2 2005, 12:58 PM'] I'm going to be spending a few days in June at the Cistercian monastery in Wisconsin. I am so joyful and I can not wait for my visit! [/quote] Wow Cistercian, you are a glutton for punishment eh? Joking. That is really cool. I do not think I could be that austere though...have fun!
jezic Posted May 2, 2005 Posted May 2, 2005 [quote name='the_rev' date='May 2 2005, 03:50 PM'] I never said it was. I am saying I'm taking a vocational pilgrimage there. Meaning I'm going with a group of people considering the priesthood, along with a newly ordained priest. Medjugorje has great fruits and in some cases it has sparked religious vocations. Peace, Eddie [/quote] i understand. It is just my general caution of not expecting to much. I do hope it helps vocations..... now to get the rest of the people considering to go there.....
Pio Nono Posted May 3, 2005 Posted May 3, 2005 JMJ 5/2 - St. Athanasius No, gluttons for punishment become [i]Carthusians[/i]. Well, I suppose I am "starting anew" this fall - I'll be heading up to Mundelein in Chicago for four more years of seminary. I'll be ordained to the priesthood in 2009, [i]Deo volente[/i]...
jezic Posted May 3, 2005 Posted May 3, 2005 so you aren't a priest now? does that make you a monk? If so how do you have the internet?
Paphnutius Posted May 3, 2005 Author Posted May 3, 2005 [quote name='Pio Nono' date='May 2 2005, 08:15 PM'] No, gluttons for punishment become [i]Carthusians[/i]. Well, I suppose I am "starting anew" this fall - I'll be heading up to Mundelein in Chicago for four more years of seminary. I'll be ordained to the priesthood in 2009, [i]Deo volente[/i] [/quote] Lol true... Hey you will probably meet some of my friend from Conception that are graduating this year and will be going up there. What diocese are you from?
jezic Posted May 3, 2005 Posted May 3, 2005 [quote name='Pio Nono' date='May 2 2005, 08:15 PM'] No, gluttons for punishment become [i]Carthusians[/i]. [/quote] i don't get it .....
Pio Nono Posted May 4, 2005 Posted May 4, 2005 JMJ 5/3 - Sts. Philip and James the Less I'm from the Diocese of Evansville, Indiana. I'm not a priest yet, I'm just a seminarian - I'm an ordinary joe, like you, just discerning a call to the priesthood. I have four more years of seminary life before I get ordained. And the joke is that Carthusians are known worldwide for their extreme penances - thus, the joke is that they're gluttons for punishment.
Antonius Posted May 4, 2005 Posted May 4, 2005 You're from Evansville? And you're still in seminary? Are you in an order or for the diocese?
Pio Nono Posted May 4, 2005 Posted May 4, 2005 [quote name='Antonius' date='May 3 2005, 09:56 PM'] You're from Evansville? And you're still in seminary? Are you in an order or for the diocese? [/quote] JMJ 5/4 - Sixth Wednesday of Easter Yes, I'm from the Evansville diocese and have been in seminary for four years (four more planned). I'm studying for the diocese itself, not an order.
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