cmaD2006 1,879 Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 [quote name='cmariadiaz' post='1176554' date='Jan 26 2007, 02:54 AM']Here I go again .... It had looked like the financial situation was going to be in order for my entrance in Spring 2007 ... however now there is a family emergency going on (my mom is very ill). Long story short -- not only will this affect my entrance date; this throws a big, major kink into the finances. -- Carmen[/quote] Hi Phamily: Just to let you all know, my mom passed away Feb. 9. It was a peaceful and beautiful death. Now to the financial -- yep my debts have grown instead of decreased. I ended up taking 3 weeks (at least) unpaid, and had additional debts due to the sudden trips (three of us travelled). In addition I've helped out my sister with her move ... that added a couple of hundred. Things are happening though -- I've found an apartment that is 1/2 the rent of the one that I'm in, and I have 3 people interested in purchasing my car. Please keep this all in prayer ... there are a couple of very important decisions that I need to make soon. I really do want to make the right decisions but with all that has happened its difficult to take a definitive step. My spiritual director also thinks that fear is getting in the way as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 170 Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 I am so sorry to learn that your Mom has passed away and send my sincere sympathies to you and your family at this time.You will be in my prayers and I hope that everything will work out well for you. God Bless and LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TeresaAvila 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 I am so sorry to hear about your moms passing away, know that I wil be praying for all of you, and I will continue to pray for your debt situation, and that's is great news about your apartment and possible sale of your car, although we have cross our lord also sends many blessings!! ((((HUGS)))) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Piamaria 0 Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 I'm sorry for your Mom's death. You are in my prayers. Peace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AccountDeleted 3,823 Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 I will pray for you and for the soul of your mother. I will ask Our Holy Mother to keep watch over you now and always. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stlmom 29 Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 Got a letter in the mail today from Passionheart (Donna Marie) who is a postulant at the Dominican Monastery in Buffalo, NY. She says hello to all of you and she's doing fine. She's keeping everyone in her prayers...thought you'd like to know! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alicemary 7 Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 I was just thinking of her the other day and said a little prayer for her. How wonderful that she continues to persevere in that little community. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cmaD2006 1,879 Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 [quote name='stlmom' post='1257069' date='Apr 26 2007, 06:10 PM']Got a letter in the mail today from Passionheart (Donna Marie) who is a postulant at the Dominican Monastery in Buffalo, NY. She says hello to all of you and she's doing fine. She's keeping everyone in her prayers...thought you'd like to know![/quote] Send her my love ... I miss her! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HollyDolly 10 Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 I want to join up too.Years ago I had looked into various communites for information.I did visit the Discalded Carmelites in San Antonio,with a thought about jioning them.However,my mother had a stroke and I helped take care of her,so the whole thing went by the way side.I could check into perhasp becoming a secular Carmelite or a member of a secular institute. But I know I would have to get rid of any debt even for this.I will be praying for you all and hope things come true for you in your vocation quest,Jesus willing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cmaD2006 1,879 Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Time to *bump* this thread back up to the top :-). Good news -- I'm more than 1/2 way paid the credit card debt that I had. I had debt on two cards; then transferred most of the debt from one to another (zero percent rate for 6 months). Then started paying them off. This includes the expenses that I had due to my mom's illness and death; and having to take (more than) two weeks unpaid. So I think I'm definitely on track for a January entrance :-). BTW -- I've been lighting candles on a frequent basis for many intentions ... the next candle will be for those on this list. Praise God! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cmaD2006 1,879 Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 [quote name='HollyDolly' post='1257931' date='Apr 27 2007, 01:27 PM'] I want to join up too.Years ago I had looked into various communites for information.I did visit the Discalded Carmelites in San Antonio,with a thought about jioning them.However,my mother had a stroke and I helped take care of her,so the whole thing went by the way side.I could check into perhasp becoming a secular Carmelite or a member of a secular institute. But I know I would have to get rid of any debt even for this.I will be praying for you all and hope things come true for you in your vocation quest,Jesus willing.[/quote] There hasn't been a list for a while .... feel free to add your name here as appropriate. I (very happily) moved (Sr) Donna (aka PassionHeart) to the auxiliaries (I trust she's praying for this list!). I also don't know if St. John the Baptist is in shortnun's previous post (the litany) so I added him just in case. :-) [b]Broke Daughters[/b] Marieteresa puella paschalis Future IHMNJ Venite Adoremus cmariadiaz In His Light brandelynmarie Veritas trfr415 DeoOptimoMaximo TeresaAvila HollyDolly [b]Broke Son[/b] DeoOptimoMaximo [b]Auxiliaries[/b] OLAM Dad DiscerningSoul hugheyforlife phatdaddy Fr. Stephen of Genesee Abbey of Pifford, NY shortnun zunshynn Rose-of-Sharon TheresaMF Beatrice off-line Mary off-line Bryan off-line Sister Mary Catharine OP of Our Lady of the Rosary Monastery, Summit,NJ Joni off-line brendan1104 Kari dee_lt4life Soeurs de la Visitation (Visitation Sisters)in Ottawa passionheart - soon to be Sr. Donna! (now offline!) [b]Saints Interceding For All Of Us![/b] All Dominican Saints & Blesseds in the Litany (see shortnun's earlier post!) Infant Jesus of Prague Our Lady of Good Remedy St. Joseph Mother Mary of St. Peter St. Padre Pio St. Francis St. Clare St. Maximilian St. Benedict St. Teresa of Avila St. Therese St. Rita St. Bernard St. Anthony of Padua Blessed Brother Andre Bessette St. Jude St. Bartholomew Venerable Solanus Casey St. Philomena St. Gemma Galgani Blessed Mother Teresa John Paul II St. Alphonsus de Ligori St. John Vianney Blessed Jeanne Jugan St. Cyril of Jerusalem St. Patrick St. Marguerite D'Youville St. John the Baptist Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bmb144 46 Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Hi, Please move me aka In His Light to the auxiliaries. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cmaD2006 1,879 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Moving In His Light to auxiliaries ... [b]Broke Daughters[/b] Marieteresa puella paschalis Future IHMNJ Venite Adoremus cmariadiaz brandelynmarie Veritas trfr415 DeoOptimoMaximo TeresaAvila HollyDolly [b]Broke Son[/b] DeoOptimoMaximo [b]Auxiliaries[/b] OLAM Dad DiscerningSoul In His Light hugheyforlife phatdaddy Fr. Stephen of Genesee Abbey of Pifford, NY shortnun zunshynn Rose-of-Sharon TheresaMF Beatrice off-line Mary off-line Bryan off-line Sister Mary Catharine OP of Our Lady of the Rosary Monastery, Summit,NJ Joni off-line brendan1104 Kari dee_lt4life Soeurs de la Visitation (Visitation Sisters)in Ottawa passionheart - soon to be Sr. Donna! (now offline!) [b]Saints Interceding For All Of Us![/b] All Dominican Saints & Blesseds in the Litany (see shortnun's earlier post!) Infant Jesus of Prague Our Lady of Good Remedy St. Joseph Mother Mary of St. Peter St. Padre Pio St. Francis St. Clare St. Maximilian St. Benedict St. Teresa of Avila St. Therese St. Rita St. Bernard St. Anthony of Padua Blessed Brother Andre Bessette St. Jude St. Bartholomew Venerable Solanus Casey St. Philomena St. Gemma Galgani Blessed Mother Teresa John Paul II St. Alphonsus de Ligori St. John Vianney Blessed Jeanne Jugan St. Cyril of Jerusalem St. Patrick St. Marguerite D'Youville St. John the Baptist Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shortnun 1 Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 Seeing as it is the Feast of St. Dominic, I think it's most fitting that I post this link today. Earlier, when reading some blogs, I came across this article from the National Catholic Register called [b][url="http://www.religiouslife.com/ncregister_debt.html"]Debt, the Vocation Killer[/url][/b]. It's good to know that religious communities are aware of what an obstacle debt can be to discerners. And now we must pray for the courage to find a solution! [i]O lumen Ecclesiae Doctor veritatis, Rosa patientiae, Ebur castitatis, Aquam sapientiae propinasti gratis, Praedicator gratiae, nos junge beatis.[/i] [i]Light of the Church, Teacher of truth, Rose of patience, Ivory of chastity, You freely offered The waters of wisdom, Preacher of grace, Unite us with the blessed.[/i] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ave Maria Totus Tuus 8 Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 I would love to be a member of the Broke Daughters of St. Dominic. While I do not have a monetary debt holding me back from pusuing the Dominicans, I do have a debt to Uncle Sam with military service. I'm specifically discerning with the Nashville Dominicans...for the next six years. I trust, I trust... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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