Marieteresa Posted November 27, 2005 Posted November 27, 2005 (edited) Hey fokies, After prayer and careful consideration I will be visiting OLAM this week. This is my last stop before I finally come to a decision of whether I will finish my application process with Carmel or go to the come and see this spring at Our Lady of Solitude. As you guys know its been a long journey and throughout this whole trip I have been torn between PCPA and Carmel. I praying that going to OLAM and living their schedule will shed some light on whether or not PCPA is for me. I pray that Our Lord will speak to my heart while I am there and I will accept whatever His will is for me. Lastly because I will be there from Dec 2-7 I will get a chance to meet a fellow PM'er whom will be entering on the 8th so that will be great!! Please pray for me as I will be praying for you. Oh, yeah I forgot to add that I am discerning the PCPA's at Our Lady of Solitude but since they don't have a monastery I have been allowed to visit OLAM to get a feel for PCPA life. In JMJ Edited November 27, 2005 by Marieteresa
All For Jesus Posted November 27, 2005 Posted November 27, 2005 That's wonderful, Marieteresa! Prayers!
Marieteresa Posted November 28, 2005 Author Posted November 28, 2005 Just wondering having any of you guys visited OLAM...Meaning discerned there life living as an extern?? I know Lauren told me alittle about it. I am just a little nervous because I don't know what to expect, because with the particular Carmel I am considering they don't allow Aspirancy they consider the postulancy the aspirancy. Any input would be great! In JMJ
Totus Tuus Posted November 29, 2005 Posted November 29, 2005 Hi! I know I have told you a lot already... but if you have any specific questions I'd be happy to try and answer them. God bless
Marieteresa Posted November 30, 2005 Author Posted November 30, 2005 Hey, Just wondering about you guys whom have lived in a monastery or visited. How do adjust to their schedule?? Of getting up at 3am or 12 midnight In JMJ
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted November 30, 2005 Posted November 30, 2005 It helps when Daylight savings time ends... : but Divine Grace helps one to adjust... last time I visited, I woke up for Matins at midnight and rose at 5 for Lauds every night after coming from my sleeping in late schedule from school. He supplies the grace needed.
alicemary Posted November 30, 2005 Posted November 30, 2005 Spent alot of time at a monastery, and found early rising very, very difficult, but doable! The spirit may be willing, but the flesh is weak indeed. Just seeing the other sisters getting up, no grumbling, inspiried me. Dont laugh, but it is so quiet in the convent. My stomach used to growl in the early morning, it was embarrasing. I felt everyone could hear it, but they couldn't. I will never forget that!! alicemary
Totus Tuus Posted November 30, 2005 Posted November 30, 2005 Oh I know what you mean about stomach growling. lol I think if they can hear it they all understand.
Marieteresa Posted December 1, 2005 Author Posted December 1, 2005 Well dearies, A hours to go before I begin the drive to Hanceville, I am still sacred out of my mind!! I am so nervous and excited about this!! Please again keep me in your prayers as I begin the 10 hour drive. In JMJ
Totus Tuus Posted December 2, 2005 Posted December 2, 2005 In thirty minutes I will be only two days away from seeing you. Prayers for a very safe journey!
Guest sacredhope Posted December 2, 2005 Posted December 2, 2005 Hi! I stumbled upon this sight by accident ? More like Divine Providence. My son is a Knight of the Holy Eucharist at OLAM. Would someone who is there show him this site? (Lauren?) It is funny he mentioned you by name yesterday when we spoke to him over the phone, mentioning you were entering on the Feat of teh Immaculate Conception. Small world...I would say so!! Tomorrow is his "Brother Austin's 19th birthday - Please wish him a happy birthday from his mom. I have only one hour left of a nine hour novena to the Infant of Prague and then off to bed. May God Bless and Reward all of you for considering vocations. I am responsible for an Adoration program at our parish and I will add you all to our daily intention sign in sheet as we sit before Our Divine King.
Totus Tuus Posted December 2, 2005 Posted December 2, 2005 (edited) OH MY GOSH! You’re Br. Austin’s Mom? What a small world! Wow. I’m Lauren Actually I’m going up on Monday and I’m bringing a CD for Br. Austin to give him for his birthday, which is today! I’m entering Thursday. So I’ll see you there sometime! I gave this website to Br. David and told him to tell the Knights about it. I haven’t seen any of them post yet, but God-willing they will sometime soon. I'll certainly remind them in case he lost the URL or something. God bless you : By the way, you should be very proud of your son Edited December 2, 2005 by Totus Tuus
Marieteresa Posted December 9, 2005 Author Posted December 9, 2005 Hey Folks, Back from OLAM, sigh....such a wonderful place!! I finally got a chance to meet Lauren and her family and friends. It was so wonderful!! Sadly though I wasn't able to see Lauren's entrance but I am so happy for her. Well the PCPA's out in AZ invited me to come and visit in January for 4 days or so. I just pray that our Lord makes a way so I can go! Again Thank you for all of your prayers! Hopefully I will post some pictures later! In JMJ
benedictaj Posted December 9, 2005 Posted December 9, 2005 [quote name='Marieteresa' date='Dec 10 2005, 04:59 AM']Hey Folks, Back from OLAM, sigh....such a wonderful place!! I finally got a chance to meet Lauren and her family and friends. It was so wonderful!! Sadly though I wasn't able to see Lauren's entrance but I am so happy for her. Well the PCPA's out in AZ invited me to come and visit in January for 4 days or so. I just pray that our Lord makes a way so I can go! Again Thank you for all of your prayers! Hopefully I will post some pictures later! In JMJ [right][snapback]818245[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Ahhh, it sounds like it was good. I'm so glad Love and prayers
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted December 12, 2005 Posted December 12, 2005 [quote name='Marieteresa' date='Dec 9 2005, 09:59 AM']Hey Folks, Back from OLAM, sigh....such a wonderful place!! I finally got a chance to meet Lauren and her family and friends. It was so wonderful!! Sadly though I wasn't able to see Lauren's entrance but I am so happy for her. Well the PCPA's out in AZ invited me to come and visit in January for 4 days or so. I just pray that our Lord makes a way so I can go! Again Thank you for all of your prayers! Hopefully I will post some pictures later! In JMJ [right][snapback]818245[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I'd love to hear more if you find that you have some time! I know that this was a huge choice that you had to make... I want to know what you think now... perhaps I will be online sometime to chat about it...
Marieteresa Posted December 12, 2005 Author Posted December 12, 2005 [quote name='FutureNunJMJ' date='Dec 11 2005, 11:04 PM']I'd love to hear more if you find that you have some time! I know that this was a huge choice that you had to make... I want to know what you think now... perhaps I will be online sometime to chat about it... [right][snapback]821232[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Thanks hon....I am missing Lauren now, I still cant believe she's gone. Her sis and best friend where in the LOTR audience on Thursday. I am missing OLAM. Anyway maybe God will bring me back there one day In JMJ
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