srmarymichael Posted October 11, 2005 Posted October 11, 2005 Sometimes God leads us on detours. We have a Sister that went to Carmel to live as a cloistered Sister. She gave everything away. She said good-bye to her friends forever. After living there a year and a half, she realized that God was not calling her to the cloister after all. However, she also knew that the time there was not wasted. She learned so much about prayer, solitude, and sacrifice.
Marieteresa Posted October 11, 2005 Author Posted October 11, 2005 Yes it is true that God sometimes gives us detours in life and I know that many have stated that if you choose to go your own way and ignore God's will that eventually one may lead back to the path that one was originally suppose to go. I think this may or may not be true...In the words of Mother Agnes it is possible for one to lose their vocation. I know that yes one can go off and have a family yet still feel the call to religious life...But can one really return back to the original path? I sometimes think it may not be possible because of different age limits in many religious orders. I often think of our path here on earth as a road that often changes with each decision we make...if we decide to follow God or to follow our own will the road may change. I kinda see it as being like a network of wires each wire connected to another. With each decision we progress through the network. (I am so bad at explaining stuff) Yes this decision will affect the rest of ones life but i feel as though I need to make a decision. After almost six years of discerning I need to come to closure this year and either pursue my vocation or my career. I don't want to be a life long member of the perpetual discerners club. Also I am beginning to see that the older one gets the more commitments and responsiblities one is suppose to take on. Not to say that commitments and responsiblities are bad but with the more one takes on the harder it is for one to let go. In Jesus, Our Blessed Mother and St. Teresa
srmarymichael Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 [quote name='Marieteresa' date='Oct 11 2005, 06:27 PM'] After almost six years of discerning I need to come to closure this year and either pursue my vocation or my career. I don't want to be a life long member of the perpetual discerners club. [right][snapback]754394[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Okay, we'll be praying for you!!!
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 Arg... my family keeps throwing in a few wrenches too... man o man... they never did say things would be easy...
srmarymichael Posted October 13, 2005 Posted October 13, 2005 Earlier in this thread someone was referring to how we have free will and how God calls us and so forth..... This is one of my favorite Scriptures: [b]Psalm 37:4 "Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart."[/b] I always dreamed of a nice, handsome religious Catholic man to marry. I found Him! (Jesus) The fear of a vocation (as a younger person) became the delight of my heart! I didn't know that Jesus was preparing me for Himself as my Spouse! Our God is a God of surprises!!!
srmarymichael Posted October 13, 2005 Posted October 13, 2005 [quote name='FutureNunJMJ' date='Oct 12 2005, 03:27 PM']Arg... my family keeps throwing in a few wrenches too... man o man... they never did say things would be easy... [right][snapback]755783[/snapback][/right] [/quote] If I were you, I wouldn't worry too much about "wrenches". God works in mysterious ways. If the wrenches are in the way, He must have a reason for them. If God wants doors to open, they will open at the right time and place. [b]Jesus, I Trust in You![/b]
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted October 13, 2005 Posted October 13, 2005 [quote name='srmarymichael' date='Oct 13 2005, 01:22 PM']If I were you, I wouldn't worry too much about "wrenches". God works in mysterious ways. If the wrenches are in the way, He must have a reason for them. If God wants doors to open, they will open at the right time and place. [b]Jesus, I Trust in You![/b] [right][snapback]757297[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I'd try not to worry too much about it, but it is hard when it is something that directly affects my finacial situation... I really don't want any of this stuff, but it is being piled on! I have things like trusts in my name, life insurance that was just started, along with an array of other things... it just is not fun...
srmarymichael Posted October 14, 2005 Posted October 14, 2005 [quote name='FutureNunJMJ' date='Oct 13 2005, 05:34 PM']I'd try not to worry too much about it, but it is hard when it is something that directly affects my finacial situation... I really don't want any of this stuff, but it is being piled on! I have things like trusts in my name, life insurance that was just started, along with an array of other things... it just is not fun... [right][snapback]757414[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Hmmm.... The Trusts can either be given away, or like me, after I stayed in the convent for a few years, and I knew that I was staying in this particular convent for sure, I gave it to the convent. Life insurance -- just let it run out. Convents don't usually have life insurance. Don't let other people try to keep you home with junk like this....not if God is calling you elsewhere. [b]Jesus, I Trust in You! [/b] (say this about a thousand times a day when doubts are creeping in)
AlterDominicus Posted October 15, 2005 Posted October 15, 2005 [quote name='srmarymichael' date='Oct 14 2005, 09:49 AM']Hmmm.... The Trusts can either be given away, or like me, after I stayed in the convent for a few years, and I knew that I was staying in this particular convent for sure, I gave it to the convent. Life insurance -- just let it run out. Convents don't usually have life insurance. Don't let other people try to keep you home with junk like this....not if God is calling you elsewhere. [b]Jesus, I Trust in You! [/b] (say this about a thousand times a day when doubts are creeping in) [right][snapback]758177[/snapback][/right] [/quote] What about life and health insurance for the individual? I mean, I've always have found myself in that era (Like Theresa of Avila, or Bernadette of Lourdes) To where I wouldnt care at all if I had it, I much rather die in the convent then be at a hospital or etc.. By the way do you call your superior Mother?
srmarymichael Posted October 15, 2005 Posted October 15, 2005 [quote name='AlterDominicus' date='Oct 14 2005, 09:49 PM']What about life and health insurance for the individual? I mean, I've always have found myself in that era (Like Theresa of Avila, or Bernadette of Lourdes) To where I wouldnt care at all if I had it, I much rather die in the convent then be at a hospital or etc.. By the way do you call your superior Mother? [right][snapback]758942[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I'm pretty sure most Communities do not have life insurance. You'd have to ask other Sisters about that one.... Health insurance -- some have it and some don't. I believe that many have it because of the huge health care costs. If someone had surgery or something big, it would cost thousands of dollars. (Insurance isn't cheap either.) When you belong to a Community, the Community is responsible for everything that has to do with you that costs money. So this is really not a worry for you. They (the superiors) have to figure out how to pay the bills (especially when you're in vows).
AlterDominicus Posted October 15, 2005 Posted October 15, 2005 (edited) [quote name='srmarymichael' date='Oct 15 2005, 09:24 AM']They (the superiors) have to figure out how to pay the bills (especially when you're in vows). [right][snapback]759290[/snapback][/right] [/quote] What would be the difference if you "werent" in vows? Edited October 15, 2005 by AlterDominicus
Philothea2000 Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 [quote name='AlterDominicus' date='Oct 15 2005, 11:45 AM']What would be the difference if you "werent" in vows? [right][snapback]759482[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I don't know how it works with every community but I do know of one community where you are responsible for your own health expenses until first vows. If you choose to have health insurance it is up to you. Granted I am sure that they would try to help if you had to see the doctor and had absolutely no way of paying.
MC IMaGiNaZUN Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 It is nice to have total abandon to God... the only thing you have to watch out for, is that communities do try to look for candidates who have a balanced conception of well-being, which includes physical. It is nice to ask to be on health insurance, but for somebody who doesn't seem to care about their physical well-being, that makes the vocation questionable. Just wanted to throw in that little bit of information. SHALOM
jgirl Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 [quote name='srmarymichael' date='Oct 15 2005, 09:24 AM']I'm pretty sure most Communities do not have life insurance. You'd have to ask other Sisters about that one.... Health insurance -- some have it and some don't. I believe that many have it because of the huge health care costs. If someone had surgery or something big, it would cost thousands of dollars. (Insurance isn't cheap either.) When you belong to a Community, the Community is responsible for everything that has to do with you that costs money. So this is really not a worry for you. They (the superiors) have to figure out how to pay the bills (especially when you're in vows). [right][snapback]759290[/snapback][/right] [/quote] The community I am joining has health insurance, but they don't cover it until you are in vows. My parents or a benefactor would have to cover it the first three years (I have a couple thousand dollar set aside for health insurance). My friend recently entered religious life, and the postulants and novices also cover their own insurance if they have been under their parents', but since my friend was 24 and living on her own for two years, the community is covering hers.
Marieteresa Posted October 26, 2005 Author Posted October 26, 2005 I got a chance to talk to Sr. Fidelis on Sunday and she gave me an update on how things are going there. We only talked briefly about the Hurricane headed my way and about their come and see in the spring. She did invite me out in January or I have the option of going the rest of the young ladies whom are going to the come and see. I just don't know....I mean I have formally applied to Carmel and am waiting for an answer. I mean is it wrong to wait till I have an answer before I say Iam not interested anymore? Any input would be helpful In Jesus, Our Blessed Mother and St. Teresa
All For Jesus Posted October 26, 2005 Posted October 26, 2005 no...I don't think its not wrong to wait for an answer before saying no to other communities. In fact, it seems logical. Do they know you have applied to Carmel?
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