HisChild Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 [quote name='brandelynmarie' date='Feb 13 2006, 12:01 PM']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 [right][snapback]886019[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I will pray for you! But please know this. . .most won't accept you unTIL your loans are paid off. I once wanted to visit a community. ..just to start the relationship, you know? And was told to come back once I was closer to having them paid off. I couldn't even visit until I was almost debt free. So, God willing, you will be able to discern while paying them off, and if it is His will, you will definitely see Him working in your life! God bless you. PS. yes, I am Tae Bo Queen, but hey, no worshipping. . .that's for my future Spouse alone!
brandelynmarie Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 Denise, What about the Laboure Foundation? I thought I read somewhere that you had to be accepted, but it would be pending pay-off of all debts...So then the Laboure Foundation would create a trust fund of sorts & you would have to obtain benefactors to help you...Does anyone else know about this? Or perhaps I have it all backwards! With God, anything is possible! Pace e bene, Brandelyn
Marieteresa Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 Hey missy, Well I did contact the Labourne Foundation and it sounds like your correct. They set up a trust fund and one writes letters to find Benefactors. No you dont have to be accepted in order to use the foundation, I am actually on there aspirant list even though I wasnt formally accepted by a community. Prayers for you on your vocation Journey!! In JMJ
brandelynmarie Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 Marieteresa, Ah! This gives me great hope! And I have just read somewhere on here in the Money thread about someone doing the 54 Day Rosary Novena...I believe I will do both! God is good...Thanks for your prayers as well...I will keep you in mine! Pace e bene, Brandelynmarie
HisChild Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 [quote name='brandelynmarie' date='Feb 13 2006, 12:18 PM']Denise, What about the Laboure Foundation? I thought I read somewhere that you had to be accepted, but it would be pending pay-off of all debts...So then the Laboure Foundation would create a trust fund of sorts & you would have to obtain benefactors to help you...Does anyone else know about this? Or perhaps I have it all backwards! With God, anything is possible! Pace e bene, Brandelyn [right][snapback]886036[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I have heard of them and from what I have heard, you are correct. Each community is different however. Some state that all your debts would have to be paid off, even by them, before you are allowed perpetual or solemn profession. With some communities, they are willing to accept that sort of 'provision' regardless. As I said, it all depends on where you are discerning. Communities are as unique as snowflakes God bless you.
HisChild Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 [quote name='Marieteresa' date='Feb 13 2006, 12:26 PM']Hey missy, Well I did contact the Labourne Foundation and it sounds like your correct. They set up a trust fund and one writes letters to find Benefactors. No you dont have to be accepted in order to use the foundation, I am actually on there aspirant list even though I wasnt formally accepted by a community. Prayers for you on your vocation Journey!! In JMJ [right][snapback]886048[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Oh yea! I knew I'd heard of them somewhere! LOL That's because you told me about them! God BLESS foundations like that! And Brandelyn? Praying a Rosary is ALWAYS a good thing!
brandelynmarie Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 <-----Me starting 54 Day Novena! Thanks to y'all! Brandelyn
HisChild Posted February 17, 2006 Posted February 17, 2006 Brandelyn, Let me know how your discernment comes along, ok? I will keep you especially in my prayers, and hope to see you again in Ohio!
brandelynmarie Posted February 19, 2006 Posted February 19, 2006 Denise,When I visit it won't be until sometime next Fall anyway & so it will be neat to see you there! I am hoping to visit the Summit Dominicans sometime this Spring...I am still trying to figure out if I am a daughter of St. Dominic or St. Francis! I am truly leaning toward St. Francis, but I want to get a better understanding of Dominican spirituality...I will definitely keep you posted (no pun intended!) Peace & all good, Brandelyn
HisChild Posted February 19, 2006 Posted February 19, 2006 Well, by next fall do you mean 2006? Regardless, I hope to see you there! God bless you, and I said a prayer during the Consecration today. ..during the Transubstantiation for all those on PM that I said I'd pray for esp those discerning rel life.
OLAM Dad Posted February 19, 2006 Posted February 19, 2006 [quote name='PCPA2Be' date='Feb 19 2006, 03:19 PM']Well, by next fall do you mean 2006? Regardless, I hope to see you there! God bless you, and I said a prayer during the Consecration today. ..during the Transubstantiation for all those on PM that I said I'd pray for esp those discerning rel life. [right][snapback]891886[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Well, that leaves me out.
brandelynmarie Posted February 20, 2006 Posted February 20, 2006 [quote name='PCPA2Be' date='Feb 19 2006, 03:19 PM']Well, by next fall do you mean 2006? Regardless, I hope to see you there! God bless you, and I said a prayer during the Consecration today. ..during the Transubstantiation for all those on PM that I said I'd pray for esp those discerning rel life. [right][snapback]891886[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Denise, Yep! Yep! Yep! Probably August 2006 or after...whenever the Sisters are able to have me & my work schedule will let me...I would like to visit during the Summer, but it is next to impossible to get time off due to vacations (I'm a low woman on the totem pole!) It is wonderfu to have so much prayer support on here & to be able to "talk" to others who are on similar journeys...I only have a few friends who understand what I am attempting to do....This phatmass is a blessing! Brandelyn
brandelynmarie Posted February 20, 2006 Posted February 20, 2006 [quote name='OLAM Dad' date='Feb 19 2006, 03:28 PM']Well, that leaves me out. [right][snapback]891900[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Oh, OLAM Dad! Awwww....You could always come see us too! Sr. Lauren is so blessed to have you & we are blessed to have you postin' here...Blessings, Brandelyn
brandelynmarie Posted February 20, 2006 Posted February 20, 2006 [quote name='OLAM Dad' date='Feb 19 2006, 04:16 PM'] [right][snapback]891939[/snapback][/right] [/quote] IS THAT A DANCING TACO?!? & A BANANA?!? Oh, my! Brandelyn
HisChild Posted February 20, 2006 Posted February 20, 2006 Dancing people are so passe. We opted for a more 'modern' dance ! LOLOL
brandelynmarie Posted February 21, 2006 Posted February 21, 2006 [quote name='PCPA2Be' date='Feb 20 2006, 01:53 PM']Dancing people are so passe. We opted for a more 'modern' dance ! LOLOL [right][snapback]892861[/snapback][/right] [/quote] :lol_grin: Oh my goodness! Brandelyn
Marieteresa Posted March 12, 2006 Posted March 12, 2006 Hey folks, I will be visiting Portsmouth this Thursday Lord willing!! Iam really excited! I pray that Our Lords will be done! In JMJ
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