williamb Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) [color=red][b]edit:[/b] your comment may have been ok in another board, but not here --phatcatholic[/color] Edited February 9, 2006 by phatcatholic
HisChild Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) [quote name='williamb' date='Feb 8 2006, 11:16 PM'][color=red][b]edit[/b][/color][right][snapback]881391[/snapback][/right][/quote] You know, there is no reason for you to be rude. It's amazingly uncharitable. Although I wasn't writing to you. . .I was gathering that this poster was stating that Mother Angelica (they)has 2 monasteries in OH and one in AZ. If this person WAS stating that, they would be incorrect since although she came from the Canton monastery, it hasn't been affiliated with her since she left. Thus, I was giving him or her a chance to state more clearly what they were talking about. Edited February 9, 2006 by phatcatholic
TeresaAvila Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 Denise, What a beautiful story, isn't it amazing how our lord works!! I will keep you in my prayers as you continue on this beautiful journey! God Bless You!
HisChild Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 [quote name='TeresaAvila' date='Feb 9 2006, 01:18 PM']Denise, What a beautiful story, isn't it amazing how our lord works!! I will keep you in my prayers as you continue on this beautiful journey! God Bless You! [right][snapback]882004[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Thank you. I am feeling blessed right now. There have been times in the past, as I was discerning. . .that I was lured away by this or that thing of the world. Should I get married, should I remain in the world etc. I had been a postulant in an active order a while ago, but after being there for a couple of months, I knew I wasn't meant to stay. I know there is nothing 'wrong' with leaving for religious life, and then returning home, but I did feel. . .I don't know. . .like I had failed somehow? So, I was really nervous about these thoughts that perhaps I was called yet again. He never gave up on me! After Holy Thursday Mass last year, I was in the chapel our church had made for our Adoration until Midnight and I was bound and determined to stay the entire time! (we have perpetual adoration at our parish, but the chapel was too small for an entire procession of people.) Anyway, most people chose to process in, kneel for a minute and then leave. So, out of the 100 or so chairs in place, maybe 20 were taken. I was in the 2nd row, no one else was in my row. These two women then sat down next to me as I was praying Compline. All I could think of (yes it was grumpy of me!! ) and pray about was how these two women were going to spoil my prayertime with our Lord, probably being noisy etc. Ohhhh He sure had the last laugh on ME! They stayed for 10 minutes, not saying a word. Then one of the ladies reached over, and gave me a book, said I should have it. When I asked what it was she simply said, 'Take it'. So I said thank you and put it under my Office Book. When I finished my prayer, I look down and laughed out loud! It was a book called Come and Follow Me by Fr Manelli, FI !! Isn't our Lord funny? So, I tossed a challenge out to Him. I said, 'All right Lord, you've made your point, but lest this is just a 'coincidence', may I remind you that I am in debt thousands of dollars? If You are truly calling me to religious life, You are going to need to help me pay off my debt. I will do my part, working extra shifts at the hospital, spending less, etc. And I will start looking at communities, but You'll have to lead me there as well because I just haven't a clue where You want me!' Three months later, my house, which hadn't gone up much in value from when I bought it. . .shot up in value, allowing me to sell my house, pay off all debt and move into a rental house until I leave for Ohio. He even, as I posted above, showed me where He wanted me. And who says God doesn't speak to us?? I think the most remarkable thing of all of this discernment however, is the fact that as soon as I gave my yes to the PCPA. As soon as I'd said, "Lord I believe, by the signs in my life, that you are leading me here. If this is where you want me, I am your handmaid and will do Your will." All thoughts of marriage, remaining in the world, material goods, etc. have left. They're just. ..gone. In fact, as I get rid of my belongings, it gives me such a sense of freedom. I never even had that when I entered religious life over 10 yrs ago. That's why, when I see others who are discerning and are having difficulties deciding if they are called to religious life, I just pray that once they give their 'yes' that our Lord will give them the peace of that decision. Thank you so much for your prayers. It is still scary. I am not superwoman. I still feel a litlte scared and nervous. So I will be so enriched by your prayers. And as I go before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament I will keep you in mine. God bless you, Denise
OLAM Dad Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 Denise, Your story is very inspiring in so many ways. Thanks for sharing it with us. Dad
HisChild Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 [quote name='OLAM Dad' date='Feb 9 2006, 03:50 PM']Denise, Your story is very inspiring in so many ways. Thanks for sharing it with us. Dad [right][snapback]882175[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Inspiring? Well, I guess I am just on fire and want everyone to become religious! : Seriously, though (although perhaps quite a bit of me WAS serious!) I don't consider myself or anything about myself, inspiring. My own thoughts are, if God could call such an imperfect one as myself and give me the grace to accept His call. . .me who is so Much Afraid (see Hannah Hurnard's book Hinds' Feet on High Places: "No one, not even your own shrinking heart, can pluck you out of My hands"---The Shepherd to Much Afraid). . .He certainly give the same and even more inspiring graces to those more worthy than me! But thank you. You made my day. Your little sister in Christ, Denise
brandelynmarie Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 Hello! I just joined this forum & Denise, what a beautiful story! I, too have visited the Ohio PCPA's (unofficially last October) & I will keep you in my prayers as you wait for Divine Mercy Sunday...The time will go fast...& to Jenny 2007 will be just around the corner too...don't give up! Pace e bene, Brandelyn
HisChild Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 [quote name='brandelynmarie' date='Feb 11 2006, 10:02 AM']Hello! I just joined this forum & Denise, what a beautiful story! I, too have visited the Ohio PCPA's (unofficially last October) & I will keep you in my prayers as you wait for Divine Mercy Sunday...The time will go fast...& to Jenny 2007 will be just around the corner too...don't give up! Pace e bene, Brandelyn [right][snapback]883897[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Brandelyn, God bless you and thank you for your prayers. What did you think of St Joseph's? Will you be returning for discernment? Pax Christi, Denise PS OLAM Dad, when we were talking about things I would miss? More than my laptop, I will miss Tae Bo.
jgirl Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 [quote name='PCPA2Be' date='Feb 11 2006, 11:09 AM']Brandelyn, God bless you and thank you for your prayers. What did you think of St Joseph's? Will you be returning for discernment? Pax Christi, Denise PS OLAM Dad, when we were talking about things I would miss? More than my laptop, I will miss Tae Bo. [right][snapback]883904[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Somewhere else here, somebody mentioned they might do tae bo in Hanceville, so don't be too sure about tae bo!
HisChild Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 [quote name='jgirl' date='Feb 11 2006, 03:50 PM']Somewhere else here, somebody mentioned they might do tae bo in Hanceville, so don't be too sure about tae bo! [right][snapback]884089[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I know, but we don't have any TVs at St Joseph's, so unless that changes, I can't imagine doing Tae Bo. Although....
OLAM Dad Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 (edited) [quote name='PCPA2Be' date='Feb 11 2006, 06:15 PM']I know, but we don't have any TVs at St Joseph's, so unless that changes, I can't imagine doing Tae Bo. Although.... [right][snapback]884139[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Tae Bo? I've never tried it, but since you recommend it I might give it a go. Sr. Lauren was about to begin her black belt testing in an art known as Kuk Sool Won. Mother Vicar has talked to her about giving classes to the sisters. In her jumper, Sr. Lauren is somewhat physically restrained. When she is invested she will have more 'room to roam' and maybe then they can start the classes. I was an Officer Candidate School instructor for the Army for 4 years and Sr. Lauren has said that Mother might want me to give some firearms training to the sisters at some point. Don't worry phamily; if it happens OLAM Dad will have camera in hand. : Edited February 12, 2006 by OLAM Dad
HisChild Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 [quote name='OLAM Dad' date='Feb 11 2006, 06:20 PM']Tae Bo? I've never tried it, but since you recommend it I might give it a go. Sr. Lauren was about to begin her black belt testing in an art known as Kuk Sool Won. Mother Vicar has talked to her about giving classes to the sisters. In her jumper, Sr. Lauren is somewhat physically restrained. When she is invested she will have more 'room to roam' and maybe then they can start the classes. I was an Officer Candidate School instructor for the Army for 4 years and Sr. Lauren has said that Mother might want me to give some firearms training to the sisters at some point. Don't worry phamily; if it happens OLAM Dad will have camera in hand. : [right][snapback]884230[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Firearms training? nuns with guns, eh??? I actually am firearms trained. comes from cops and firemen in the family. . . . D.
OLAM Dad Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 (edited) [img]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/materdei/OLAM%20Entrance/nuns_with_guns_big.jpg[/img] These nuns actually need some firearms training. They are violating one of the 4 safety rules of safe firearms handling. Can anybody tell me which one??? Edited February 12, 2006 by OLAM Dad
HisChild Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 [quote name='OLAM Dad' date='Feb 11 2006, 07:14 PM'][img]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/materdei/OLAM%20Entrance/nuns_with_guns_big.jpg[/img] These nuns actually need some firearms training. They are violating one of the 4 safety rules of safe firearms handling. Can anybody tell me which one??? [right][snapback]884294[/snapback][/right] [/quote] No fingers on the trigger!!! Unless you mean to use it!!
OLAM Dad Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 [quote name='PCPA2Be' date='Feb 11 2006, 09:17 PM']No fingers on the trigger!!! Unless you mean to use it!! [right][snapback]884297[/snapback][/right] [/quote]
HisChild Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 [quote name='OLAM Dad' date='Feb 11 2006, 07:25 PM'] [right][snapback]884306[/snapback][/right] [/quote]
HisChild Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 I was speaking to one of the sisters here in Phoenix as I am supposed to have a visiting day with them before I enter. I'd just go up there for prayer, possibly Mass, and lunch or dinner, depending on when I go. I was told, so please keep them in your prayers, that a generous benefactor gave the sisters tickets to Rome and Assisi! I can't recall how long she said they'd be gone but it will be in March. Pray for their safety and that it will be a wonderfully spiritual journey for them! I know they had to get special permission to go as that sort of thing wouldn't normally be allowed. Perhaps it was 'ok' since they aren't in enclosure yet. But anyway. . . . Have a great rest of the weekend! In Jesus, Denise
HisChild Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 All right all you webmeisters! Here's a request from Sister Imelda Marie (Mother Vicar, to me ). If you either PM me or reply right here, it makes no difference, I will let her know either way. If you google PCPA you'll notice that Portsmouth is wayyy down the list. I guess one of the things she was told is that to get it up higher, you have to be linked to other big sites. Besides here and EWTN, which other sites, large holy Catholic sites could she be linked to. . .and do any of you have any other ideas of how to get them up higher on the list, at least on the first page?! God reward you, Denise
brandelynmarie Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 Denise, I hope to visit the Ohio PCPA's sometime in the next 6 months or so for an OFFICIAL visit...I went to visit them last October on the Feast of St. Francis because I wanted to attend their Mass & get a "feel" for their charism...Mother Dolores Marie generously let me stay overnight in the guest quarters ( I was so happy as I had planned on getting a Motel 6 room somewhere...I live 5 hours away!) I am going to write Mother Dolores Marie sometime this week & request a visit...I am 34 years-old & I can truly feel my "nun-clock" ticking! I also am having difficulty paying off my school loans...Soooo....I have been praying about it & I have decided to stop being afraid, be willing to sacrifice everything for Him, & at least start making official visits. If I am accepted somewhere, then I will see what I can do about my loans. If the doors open, I will walk through them into religious life knowing that it is God's will for me. I really feel drawn to the PCPA's...God has been so merciful to me that I want to spend the rest of my life thanking Him & it is my deepest hope that all people enter the Kingdom of the Father...I f I can help in any small way with my life, I will...Pace e bene, Brandelyn
brandelynmarie Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 Tae Bo, huh? Sounds like fun! Brandelyn
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