Older/Late Vocations Men & Women

[ofpheritup]

[quote name='zabbazooey' date='Sep 7 2005, 12:58 PM'][url="http://www.geocities.com/nuntobe/over_45.htm"]A List of Communities Which Consider Women Age 45+[/url]
Here ya go opher!!! 
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THANK YOU.

[ofpheritup]

I have just been informed that the "Panhandle Franciscans" discern with each woman on a case by case basis. I have checked out their website and they have a great apostolate.

Their site can be reached at panhandlefranciscans.org

[All For Jesus]

Yeah...have you met Sister Mary Micheal? I think she's from that community and she's here on phatmass!

[passionheart]

Hello.

It seems that this thread hasn't been too active but I want to say that I am visiting the Domincian Nuns in Buffalo during your week of Thanksgiving.

I hoping to meet the Council this time and maybe plan for an Aspirancy with them. I didn't think I could do an Aspriancy because there was no way I could afford to take this time away. I lifted up my vocation woes, financial and other woes to the Lord and asked Him if this is His will to open a door for me. I have tried but I can't do anymore.

Well, recently I was visiting the Madonna House Apostalate field house here in Ottawa and one of the staff members asked me about the Aspirancy. I asked why and then she told me that she approached one of the benefactors of the house and they could provide me with enough money so I could afford to go. I couldn't believe it and moreover, I know know I must continue to meet with these nuns. I believe is was very appropriate that I receive these alms from MadonnaHouse since I took this request to both our Blessed Mother and St. Joseph. Also I am awe a the generosity of the staff member because MadonnaHouse itself lives by donations.

So I am trying to take the time to prepare for this trip. It has been over 20yrs since I have been looking for my place and a door is opening. Yet, I think the real lesson here is for me to truly learn to trust, and surrender all to our Beloved.

Blessings,

DM

[ofpheritup]

Twenty years ? Oh my.

I hope this works out for you.

[passionheart]

[quote name='ofpheritup' date='Oct 27 2005, 06:23 PM']Twenty years ? Oh my. 

I hope this works out for you.
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You know it doesn't matter if it does or not if truth be told. I think this journey has taught me alot about surrender and learning to walk in the Spirit. All I know is I no longer feel it is do or die to get accepted into a community, no our Beloved King has purified many of my desires in that department.

Cheers,

DM

[Myles Domini]

[url="http://www.tyburnconvent.org.uk/index2.html"]http://www.tyburnconvent.org.uk/index2.html[/url]

Check that out. Thats the mother house of a group of brilliant Benedictine Contemplatives who accept late vocations.

[passionheart]

[quote name='Myles' date='Oct 27 2005, 09:06 PM'][url="http://www.tyburnconvent.org.uk/index2.html"]http://www.tyburnconvent.org.uk/index2.html[/url]

Check that out. Thats the mother house of a group of brilliant Benedictine Contemplatives who accept late vocations.
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Thanks. Do you have any experience with this community?

DonnaMarie

[Debra Little]

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I have a problem with the Church today talking about a lack of vocations when I have spent the last 5 years contacting various communities only to be told I am too old.
I know I am not the only one who feels this way, so let's talk. Coincidentally I kept searching and found a community that I will be visiting in August. DON'T GIVE UP !
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Dear Super Alien,

I agree with you. Too many religious orders also discriminate because of disability.

debra