Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 those pictures are wonderful! Anyone know of the closest Carmel to the Chicagoland area? I just want to make a short visit one day, even though I am pretty sure that I am meant to be a Franciscan...
Marieteresa Posted October 12, 2005 Author Posted October 12, 2005 [quote name='FutureNunJMJ' date='Oct 12 2005, 02:32 PM']those pictures are wonderful! Anyone know of the closest Carmel to the Chicagoland area? I just want to make a short visit one day, even though I am pretty sure that I am meant to be a Franciscan... [right][snapback]755800[/snapback][/right] [/quote] hey Missy well I could find any carmels in Chicago but I did locate one in IL. It seems like a nice place...I did find an article and picture of a lady whom entered there when she was 50. I hope you get a chance to visit! In Jesus, Our Blessed Mother and St. Teresa Discalced Carmelite Nuns /C 1101 N. River Road Des Plaines - ILLINOIS 60016 U.S.A. (847) 2984241 [img]http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a307/marieteresa79/ILCarmel.jpg[/img]
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 [quote name='jgirl' date='Oct 12 2005, 04:54 PM']Des Plaines is Chicagoland, so you did good! [right][snapback]756168[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Yes! Very good! My grandpa lives in Des Plaines so I might get to visit soon!!! I think it would be very cool, thanks for the help!
zabbazooey Posted October 13, 2005 Posted October 13, 2005 I talked to Sr. Mary Scholastica today (from Carmelites of the Most Sacred Heart) and MAN is she awesome.
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted October 15, 2005 Posted October 15, 2005 Oooo... I think I might call and see when it would be an okay time to visit!!!
Marieteresa Posted October 15, 2005 Author Posted October 15, 2005 [quote name='zabbazooey' date='Oct 12 2005, 07:18 PM']I talked to Sr. Mary Scholastica today (from Carmelites of the Most Sacred Heart) and MAN is she awesome. [right][snapback]756270[/snapback][/right] [/quote] hey missy I am just wondering what attracts you to the Carmelites of the most sacred heart? Is it something about its charism or work? Also does anyone know about a letter of good health? Carmel requires that you have that inorder to enter but most people dont have the foggiest clue what it is. I dont know if it involves a physical, blood work etc. Any Insight would be much appreciated! Also today is St. Teresa of Avila's feast day! Reformer of the Carmelite Order! In Jesus, Our Blessed Mother and St. Teresa,
jgirl Posted October 15, 2005 Posted October 15, 2005 [quote name='Marieteresa' date='Oct 15 2005, 12:09 PM']hey missy I am just wondering what attracts you to the Carmelites of the most sacred heart? Is it something about its charism or work? Also does anyone know about a letter of good health? Carmel requires that you have that inorder to enter but most people dont have the foggiest clue what it is. I dont know if it involves a physical, blood work etc. Any Insight would be much appreciated! Also today is St. Teresa of Avila's feast day! Reformer of the Carmelite Order! In Jesus, Our Blessed Mother and St. Teresa, [right][snapback]759390[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I didn't apply to Carmel, but most orders make you get a physical and dental exam as part of apply/asking to enter. My order gave me forms for the physical
benedictaj Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 Yay!!!!!!!!! Just been to the last big Mass for St Therese in NZ!!!!!!!!!!!!! She is such an amazingly awesomely cool and wonderful saint! St Therese of Lisieux, pray for us!!!!!!!!!!!
ForHimAlone Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 Has anyone looked into the Discalced Carmelites in Denmark, Wisconsin. They look like a very orthodox community- they still wear the original habit, have very strict enclosure, etc. I've heard nothing but wonderful things about them. They do not have a website, but I've been in contact though mail. Anyone else contacted them?
FutureSoror Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 I know about them! I've been to their new monastery and was able to tour it (It was built just recently) before the nuns moved in. It is so beautiful, I love it. My they offered a lot of prayers for our school when it was getting started, therefore it is called Mount Carmel Academy. I know someone who knows Mother personally.
Marieteresa Posted October 16, 2005 Author Posted October 16, 2005 [quote name='FutureSoror' date='Oct 16 2005, 01:46 PM']I know about them! I've been to their new monastery and was able to tour it (It was built just recently) before the nuns moved in. It is so beautiful, I love it. My they offered a lot of prayers for our school when it was getting started, therefore it is called Mount Carmel Academy. I know someone who knows Mother personally. [right][snapback]760325[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Which monastery hon? Wisconsin? Or Nebraska?
Marieteresa Posted October 16, 2005 Author Posted October 16, 2005 [quote name='FutureSoror' date='Oct 16 2005, 01:54 PM']Wisconsin [right][snapback]760328[/snapback][/right] [/quote] They have a new monastery there?? How cool is that! I guess you didn't take any pictures of the place....Sounds cool though! I am just wondering are they traditional?
FutureSoror Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 If you mean traditional in the sense that they totally devoted to the church and probably just the way St. Theresa would want, then yes, deffinetly. Although I didn't take pictures, I remember it pretty well and would be able to describe it. I might be able to find a picture of the outside...
Marieteresa Posted October 18, 2005 Author Posted October 18, 2005 [quote name='jgirl' date='Oct 15 2005, 12:26 PM']I didn't apply to Carmel, but most orders make you get a physical and dental exam as part of apply/asking to enter. My order gave me forms for the physical [right][snapback]759402[/snapback][/right] [/quote] unfortunetly they didn't give me an form to fill out nor did they ask me for a dental examination. Just a letter from a doctor stating I am in good health. I guess thats how entrance examinations where back in the day or something. Also about the Wisconsin Carmel...I thought about contacting there but I thought most of the religious orders there were very progressive. i think there is another Carmel in Wisconsin which didnt seem very traditional. (Traditonal in the sense of living the way that St. Teresa of Avila prescribed) But it would be great if you can post the pictures of the place. Just wondering are you feeling called to active or cloistered life? In Jesus, Our Blessed Mother and St. Teresa
jiyoung Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 Sr. Mary Scholastica is indeed very awesome I talked with her on the phone yesterday and stuff. She's Korean--actually went to church at St. Gregory, and I know a few people there. So she totally understands my whole predicament with my very Korean parents, and when I go tomorrow she wants to talk to my mom Whee~
FutureSoror Posted October 20, 2005 Posted October 20, 2005 [quote name='Marieteresa' date='Oct 17 2005, 07:36 PM'] Also about the Wisconsin Carmel...I thought about contacting there but I thought most of the religious orders there were very progressive. i think there is another Carmel in Wisconsin which didnt seem very traditional. (Traditonal in the sense of living the way that St. Teresa of Avila prescribed) But it would be great if you can post the pictures of the place. Just wondering are you feeling called to active or cloistered life? In Jesus, Our Blessed Mother and St. Teresa [right][snapback]761745[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Here's what I've found online for now... [url="http://www.bacweb.org/news/craftawards/2002/2002_stone.htm"]http://www.bacweb.org/news/craftawards/2002/2002_stone.htm[/url] (It's the 5th one on the list, and that picture doesn't do it justice in my opinion) [url="http://www.dioceseoflacrosse.com/Home/Offices%20and%20Ministries/Vocations/Consecrated%20Life/Recent%20Vocations.asp"]Here[/url] is the vocations page from the LaCrosse Diocese: The 7th picture down is a Novice. I don't know if she's a postulant or novice in that picture, because some of those pictures are old. I'll see what I can do about finding that picture of the monastery I was talking about. Myself, I am going to the SMME retreat this weekend to ask for application papers! So, I believe it's the active life for me.
zabbazooey Posted October 20, 2005 Posted October 20, 2005 [quote name='jiyoung' date='Oct 19 2005, 05:32 PM']Sr. Mary Scholastica is indeed very awesome I talked with her on the phone yesterday and stuff. She's Korean--actually went to church at St. Gregory, and I know a few people there. So she totally understands my whole predicament with my very Korean parents, and when I go tomorrow she wants to talk to my mom Whee~ [right][snapback]764153[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Yeah I just talked to her 2 days ago....she is so sweet! She said "You know I've only talked to you once and emailed you but I just feel like I've known you for a long time" I can't wait to meet her!
Sixtina87 Posted October 21, 2005 Posted October 21, 2005 [quote name='FutureNunJMJ' date='Oct 12 2005, 03:32 PM']those pictures are wonderful! Anyone know of the closest Carmel to the Chicagoland area? I just want to make a short visit one day, even though I am pretty sure that I am meant to be a Franciscan... [right][snapback]755800[/snapback][/right] [/quote] there are the Carmelties fo the Divine Heart of Jesus, i was told that they havea house there!!!! The Sisters want me to go see them soon!!!!! Of where abouts it is in chaicago, not sure!!!!!!
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