Ora et Labora Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 Wow, what a blessing Phatmass is. You've received great advice from everybody. What else can I tell you about the sisters? Not much! I know enough to tell you that if you decide God wants you to join them and you answer His call that you will live a full life. Full of joy, full of prayer, full of service, and full of work. You're taking a leap here. I pray that God will give you a soft landing. Don't over analyse things! (you know you have a tendancy to do that, don't you?)
Sixtina87 Posted February 8, 2006 Author Posted February 8, 2006 [quote name='daugher-of-Mary' date='Feb 7 2006, 07:12 PM']They are such a lovely, holy bunch of Sisters! A dear friend of mine belongs to that community...please say "hi" to Sr. Mary Faustina from Elizabeth in PA for me! I agree with jgirl...don't go with the intention of discerning that community in particular. Go with the intention of giving your heart and future more completely to God. There will be plenty of time to spend just with Him, so make good use of it! Let Him love you, and love Him, and leave the rest in His hands. [right][snapback]879527[/snapback][/right] [/quote] i will certainly say hi, if i can remember....and thaks for adding on for the advice too!!!
Sixtina87 Posted February 8, 2006 Author Posted February 8, 2006 [quote name='jgirl' date='Feb 7 2006, 07:29 PM']For the comfortable shoes, bring sneakers. They have gravel, and you'll probably go on at least one Rosary walk. Definitely don't bring the boots! I wore lace patterned tights when I got off the plane for my first visit, and even though they only saw them for a few minutes because I got in at 2 am, rumor has it that I wore fishnets (which they could have been confused for easily in the dark). I usually bring nice shirts and nice jeans or pants because that's how I usually dress. I probably wouldn't go with Care Bears, though (I do say that as one who has a change purse that's the shape of Hello Kitty's head). Be yourself, but take a step back and see what flies. Don't be scared. They are all very easy to talk to! [right][snapback]879537[/snapback][/right] [/quote] thanks, but i dont have sneakers!!! i haent worn them since i graduated. i wear boots, heels, slippers, and flip flops. the boots are the only thing that goes well with my jeans and a few skirts!!! i could see why the sisters thought that...i hate fishnet...but they can be comfortable at times...ie hot summer/spring days.....with work i dress in black pants or skirts with the boots, and a 2 piece top (a tank top and shrug). i dont have a care bear purse but i dont have shirts with care bears on them...i alkwys bring my care bear that was given to me for confirmation...it helps me for some reason...and i also bring a fleece blanket that has care bears on it as well. i bring those for personal reasons. i took the care bear on a visit once and one of the novices grabbed the bear and started playing with it and started singing a song from the tv show...i was laughing so hard!!! But i can see what you mean. i'm still scared...thanks jen!!!
Sixtina87 Posted February 8, 2006 Author Posted February 8, 2006 [quote name='Ora et Labora' date='Feb 7 2006, 08:02 PM']Wow, what a blessing Phatmass is. You've received great advice from everybody. What else can I tell you about the sisters? Not much! I know enough to tell you that if you decide God wants you to join them and you answer His call that you will live a full life. Full of joy, full of prayer, full of service, and full of work. You're taking a leap here. I pray that God will give you a soft landing. Don't over analyse things! (you know you have a tendancy to do that, don't you?) [right][snapback]879575[/snapback][/right] [/quote] thanks dad for the advice. what do you mean by i tend to analyse things?? and i do agree that everyone seems to be helpful on this subject!!!
Sixtina87 Posted February 8, 2006 Author Posted February 8, 2006 [color=green][b]36 DAYS!!![/b][/color]
Lilllabettt Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 [quote name='Sixtina87' date='Feb 7 2006, 09:25 PM']thanks, but i dont have sneakers!!! i haent worn them since i graduated. i wear boots, heels, slippers, and flip flops. the boots are the only thing that goes well with my jeans and a few skirts!!![right][snapback]879686[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Don't worry! The Sisters will probably let you borrow a pair. When I visited, I didn't bring any working shoes, but the Sisters lent me some really ugly, really comfortable, black lace-ups. I heart ugly shoes, so I was pleased as punch
Sixtina87 Posted February 9, 2006 Author Posted February 9, 2006 i hate borrowing other ppls shoes.....But i think i'll be fine in my boots or what ever i bring. It might be too cold to even go outside...i hope so!!!!
Sixtina87 Posted February 9, 2006 Author Posted February 9, 2006 [color=purple][b]35 DAYS left!!!![/b][/color]
TeresaAvila Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 I do not know much about this community, but know that i am keeping you in my prayers and hope you have a wonderful visit and will ask the holy spirit to guide you!! God Bless You!
jgirl Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) [quote name='Sixtina87' date='Feb 9 2006, 11:21 AM']i hate borrowing other ppls shoes.....But i think i'll be fine in my boots or what ever i bring. It might be too cold to even go outside...i hope so!!!! [right][snapback]881801[/snapback][/right] [/quote] It definitely won't be too cold in the middle of March. I went down last year at that time, and it was gorgeous. Illinois winters are nothing like Alabama winters. It can get cold, but their January is like Illinois' October or November. Their March is like our late April or early May. They do all kinds of manual labor. They have done a lot of the interior work on their convent addition that's in progress. You have to be ready to get your hands (and feet dirty!) Edited February 9, 2006 by jgirl
jgirl Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 You can also go to Payless, Target, or Walmart and get a cheap pair of sneaks.
Sixtina87 Posted February 10, 2006 Author Posted February 10, 2006 [quote name='jgirl' date='Feb 9 2006, 02:26 PM']It definitely won't be too cold in the middle of March. I went down last year at that time, and it was gorgeous. Illinois winters are nothing like Alabama winters. It can get cold, but their January is like Illinois' October or November. Their March is like our late April or early May. They do all kinds of manual labor. They have done a lot of the interior work on their convent addition that's in progress. You have to be ready to get your hands (and feet dirty!) [right][snapback]881947[/snapback][/right] [/quote] i already feel dirrty and i work in retail....those hangers that the cloths are on smell really bad....but its hours of dealing with the hangers so i kinda know what its kile to get dirrty...my hands are sometimes black after holding tons of cloths in each hand that are on hangers. So manual labor me if nothing!!!
Sixtina87 Posted February 10, 2006 Author Posted February 10, 2006 [quote name='jgirl' date='Feb 9 2006, 02:27 PM']You can also go to Payless, Target, or Walmart and get a cheap pair of sneaks. [right][snapback]881949[/snapback][/right] [/quote] thanks for the idea. i'll keep it in mind when i go there to get film for my camera, flat shoes without designs, etc.
she_who_is_not Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 First of all: Sixtina, I am so happy for you. I hope this trip brings you closer to God and helps in your discernment. I'm praying for you. Secondly: Could some one explain how Sister Servants were founded. Someone in my parish keeps on saying they left the Nashville Dominicans because the Nashville Dominicans wanted to get rid of the habit and the Sister Servants are an "ultra conservative" off shoot. Now, I know that this is not true, but I didn't know what to say b/c I don't know much about them. This has come up twice now in conversation so for the next encounter maybe I can offer some illumination. Peace and Blessings, Amanda
Sixtina87 Posted February 11, 2006 Author Posted February 11, 2006 [quote name='she_who_is_not' date='Feb 10 2006, 04:28 PM']First of all: Sixtina, I am so happy for you. I hope this trip brings you closer to God and helps in your discernment. I'm praying for you. Secondly: Could some one explain how Sister Servants were founded. Someone in my parish keeps on saying they left the Nashville Dominicans because the Nashville Dominicans wanted to get rid of the habit and the Sister Servants are an "ultra conservative" off shoot. Now, I know that this is not true, but I didn't know what to say b/c I don't know much about them. This has come up twice now in conversation so for the next encounter maybe I can offer some illumination. Peace and Blessings, Amanda [right][snapback]883280[/snapback][/right] [/quote] hey amanda, thanks. all i know is that the sisters are a off branch of the Nashville Dominicans...i'm not sure if that is true either...but if you want just PM me and i can give you their email address and you can ask them yourself. Or i could ask her if it is tru or not. Either way just PM me. peace!!!
Sixtina87 Posted February 11, 2006 Author Posted February 11, 2006 [color=yellow][b]34 DAYS LEFT!!!![/b][/color]
crystalheart Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 Coolness. I'm excited for you sixtina87!
TheresaMF Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 When Mother Mary Gabriel was still a Nashville Dominican, she was sent by her superior to work with Mother Angelica. Through that contact, I assume she felt God calling her to found the Sister Servants, who have a Dominican/Franciscan charism. They are not Dominican, however, so I think calling them an "off-branch" of Nashville would be misleading. The Nashville Dominicans themselves are a solid, orthodox order, reaping tens of vocations--I seriously doubt they were considering ditching the habit, although I have no inside information. "She felt God calling her" is a good, true answer that avoids all gossipy, political nitpicking that we can fall into so easily.
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