Extra ecclesiam nulla salus Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 lol lets discuss what the word could mean in this context. Ive never been to Adoration. my family doesn't encourage it.
Noel's angel Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 This is a good way to think of things: The wind is known to do many things. It moves sailboats, creates waves in the ocean, powers windmills, creates electricity, and blows gently on our faces as we lie on the beach on a warm summer day. Wind also blows our hat off when we are out for a walk, messes up our hair, and blows the snow to cause a blizzard. In fact, wind is even mentioned in the Bible. On Pentecost, a great wind came up and tongues of fire landed on everyone's head. Everyone was touched by the Holy Spirit. John the disciple also talks of wind being like the Spirit. We know not where it blows or in what direction it will take us, but we trust that we are being guided in good ways that are pleasing to God and ourselves. Filled with the Spirit on this special day, we will soon see how the wind will lift our kites and how they will float freely in the air. The wind, like the hand of God and the Spirit of Pentecost, can also lift us. When we are in God's hands, we are truly free just like a kite in the wind. And, like a kite, we are always connected to God who holds the string to our hearts. Sometimes, God likes to let go of the string just for a moment so that we are free to choose whatever direction we want to go in life. But God is always there to save us if we should go astray or get tangled up in life's problems. Not advice as such but one of those little sippets that can sometimes lift our spirits
Extra ecclesiam nulla salus Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 cuz they think im a radical conservative fanatic catholic
zabbazooey Posted September 2, 2005 Author Posted September 2, 2005 I'm sorry EENS I love going to adoration...
Totus Tuus Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 Yeah, I don't think he could have meant for you not to make a habit of it.
Sixtina87 Posted September 3, 2005 Posted September 3, 2005 I spent most of today with the guiy who has the 3 yr old son. we talked alot, we watched movies, we had lunch, and I got to meet his son who is such a flirt!!!!!!!!!! This guy is very differnt compared to most I meet. He doesnt want to pressure me inot sex which is what we tlaked about most of the night!!!!!!! He doesnt want a relationship that is focused around sex!!!!!!!!!! But I was kinda unhappy a a point because just ebing with him, there was sometrhing missing!!!!!!!!! I think that thing that was missing is the religious life and my discernment to that life!!!!!!!!!! I miss the Sisters of Nazareth and i really do want to enter with them and I think thats where my happiness is!!!!!!!! So confused!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
zabbazooey Posted September 3, 2005 Author Posted September 3, 2005 I am so utterly confused as well.
brendan1104 Posted September 3, 2005 Posted September 3, 2005 I meant don't force yourself to spend prolonged periods in Adoration, or prayer. Our Lord could be willing that you only adore or pray so much, believe it or not. Sixtina... o boy. Rachel, Sam, Sixtina: the Mass was offered today for all of you. Sorry I wasn't on so much yesterday, I've been kinda busy. Well talk to you guys later. In Jesus and Mary, Brendan
zabbazooey Posted September 3, 2005 Author Posted September 3, 2005 (edited) Sixtina -- a little advice: If you are discerning a religious vocation, it's best to stay away from the dating scene as it may cloud your decisions.... Just a thought. Edited September 3, 2005 by zabbazooey
benedictaj Posted September 4, 2005 Posted September 4, 2005 [quote name='Sixtina87' date='Sep 3 2005, 05:13 PM']I spent most of today with the guiy who has the 3 yr old son. we talked alot, we watched movies, we had lunch, and I got to meet his son who is such a flirt!!!!!!!!!! This guy is very differnt compared to most I meet. He doesnt want to pressure me inot sex which is what we tlaked about most of the night!!!!!!! He doesnt want a relationship that is focused around sex!!!!!!!!!! But I was kinda unhappy a a point because just ebing with him, there was sometrhing missing!!!!!!!!! I think that thing that was missing is the religious life and my discernment to that life!!!!!!!!!! I miss the Sisters of Nazareth and i really do want to enter with them and I think thats where my happiness is!!!!!!!! So confused!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [right][snapback]709270[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, I am quite confused about the nature of your relationship to this man.... [quote]Sixtina -- a little advice: If you are discerning a religious vocation, it's best to stay away from the dating scene as it may cloud your decisions.... Just a thought. [/quote] I guess so.....I went through, and am going through this at the moment. There is a guy that I really like, but through liking him, I've come to be much surer of my (cloistered) vocation...! He is lovely (although agnostic, lol) HOWEVER, I did get some advice to ignore my feelings and so on, but thats not the way to go about it. Having feelings for a guy is perfectly natural! As soon as I came to undersdtand this, and I actually talked about him with a friend....My feelings didn't disappear, but they are easier to deal with. I like him....but I love Jesus, and He is calling me (of all people!) to be His spouse....!!!!!! I would say just really think and pray about it....but don't ignore the feelings, as they sound normal (except for the age difference...!?) Didn't you have a similar thing happen, Rachel? And who knows......maybe your vocation will end being marriage!!!
AlterDominicus Posted September 4, 2005 Posted September 4, 2005 [quote name='Sixtina87' date='Sep 2 2005, 11:13 PM']I spent most of today with the guiy who has the 3 yr old son. we talked alot, we watched movies, we had lunch, and I got to meet his son who is such a flirt!!!!!!!!!! This guy is very differnt compared to most I meet. He doesnt want to pressure me inot sex which is what we tlaked about most of the night!!!!!!! He doesnt want a relationship that is focused around sex!!!!!!!!!! But I was kinda unhappy a a point because just ebing with him, there was sometrhing missing!!!!!!!!! I think that thing that was missing is the religious life and my discernment to that life!!!!!!!!!! I miss the Sisters of Nazareth and i really do want to enter with them and I think thats where my happiness is!!!!!!!! So confused!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [right][snapback]709270[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Then just be good friends with this man. You dont want to be unhappy, and certianly God doesnt want you to be unhappy. I would suggest you keep praying, give it a couple of weeks.
brendan1104 Posted September 5, 2005 Posted September 5, 2005 considering this man's background i wouldn't even recommend being friends. i'd sever all ties with him, and give the situation to the Heart of Jesus.
Extra ecclesiam nulla salus Posted September 5, 2005 Posted September 5, 2005 i went to high mass today....
brendan1104 Posted September 5, 2005 Posted September 5, 2005 hooooray! so did i! btw- we're the latin mass team from AMS. har har this should be fun.
zabbazooey Posted September 6, 2005 Author Posted September 6, 2005 [quote name='memtherose' date='Sep 3 2005, 11:30 PM']Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, I am quite confused about the nature of your relationship to this man.... I guess so.....I went through, and am going through this at the moment. There is a guy that I really like, but through liking him, I've come to be much surer of my (cloistered) vocation...! He is lovely (although agnostic, lol) HOWEVER, I did get some advice to ignore my feelings and so on, but thats not the way to go about it. Having feelings for a guy is perfectly natural! As soon as I came to undersdtand this, and I actually talked about him with a friend....My feelings didn't disappear, but they are easier to deal with. I like him....but I love Jesus, and He is calling me (of all people!) to be His spouse....!!!!!! I would say just really think and pray about it....but don't ignore the feelings, as they sound normal (except for the age difference...!?) Didn't you have a similar thing happen, Rachel? And who knows......maybe your vocation will end being marriage!!! [right][snapback]710365[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I didn't say supress your feelings and bottle them up, did I? No, I meant it's best not to get involved romantically. Be friends, spend time together, but just don't have romantic ties....like dating, boyfriend/girlfriend, that kind of stuff. It can cloud your judgment on a lot of things, especially a religious vocation. Believe me, I know from experience how difficult it makes things.
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