ThyHolyLove Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Hey All! I'm back at home after doing an aspirancy with the Dominican Nuns of Summit, NJ. It was a great experience and the Sisters were just awesome! Yea, gettting up at 5:20 and going to bed at 10:00 was hard, but it got easier as time went on. The mixture of prayer, recreation, work and study is so wonderfully balanced. I learned so much about myself and about religious life in general. A retreat is good for getting to know a community, but living the life is just....wow.... I was actually amazed at how much laughed, (mostly at myself!) If you're thinking about contemplative life, check them out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photosynthesis Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 how long was the aspirancy? do you think you're going to enter? are you still in NJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photosynthesis Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 NEW JERSEY RULES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowak.chris Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 [quote] NEW JERSEY RULES[/quote] Amen! Of course, everyone knows South Jersey is the place to be!! We've got the best town in the US. : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicemary Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Welcome back! It sounded like it was a wonderful, learning experience. How did you feel being behind cloistered walls? Have been there and it is daunting at times, and very quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she_who_is_not Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Emily, I glad it was a good experience!! I've only spoken to Sister MC but they seem like such a neat communtiy. I'll keep praying for you! Amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtina87 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 welcome back emily....so did you fill out your apps?? LOL!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurentina1975 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 +JMJ+ Hey Emily! Welcome back and glad you learned much about yourself, that's one thing that is so cool about religious life. Peace out. Lauren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea348 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 [quote name='nowak.chris' date='Jan 25 2006, 03:35 PM']Amen! Of course, everyone knows South Jersey is the place to be!! We've got the best town in the US. : [right][snapback]865664[/snapback][/right] [/quote] that's right glad it was a good stay Emily! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benedictaj Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Welcome back Emily! glad it was positive. Prayers, of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marieteresa Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 welcome back hon!! I hope it was a wonderful experience!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlterDominicus Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Amen! AWESOME! I really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really need to visit them after all this time. They are my extended family - I'm related to them. Hehehehehehe (I wish really!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgirl Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I'm very glad that your trip was great! Welcome back!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC IMaGiNaZUN Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 i hesitate to welcome you, perhaps i want to wish you off to these lovely brides of Christ. SHALOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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