Sisters Of Bethlehem In Livingston Manor

[Guest Perpetualove]

Margaret Clare,
Thanks so much for all of the amazing links you have sent! Fantastic!!!!
Perpetualove

[julielizabet]

I've just been reading this thread and following the many links. Wonderful order, I love it. While I myself am married, I love reading about religious charisms and this one would've been on my short list if I was discerning! Are any of you adding this group to your short list? Or do any of you know you're going to apply to enter with the Sisters of Bethlehem?

[Guest Michele Claire]

[quote name='Margaret Clare' post='1400267' date='Oct 9 2007, 11:47 PM']Hi, Michele Claire! Welcome to phatmass!

Thanks for sharing your experience!! That's so great how you made a retreat at Les Montsvoirons! Yeah, isn't it the old chapel far up the mountain with the black Madonna statue where St. Francis de Sales used to pray? I went up their by myself one day at the suggestion of a sister, and it was beautiful and so peaceful there!

Ah, here it is!! [url="http://lleclezio.blogspot.com/2007/01/fte-de-saint-franois-de-sales.html"]http://lleclezio.blogspot.com/2007/01/fte-...s-de-sales.html[/url]

Yes, and then their Motherhouse is at Curriere-en-Chartreuse, a former Carthusian monastery - one of them at least, either of the Brothers or the Sisters - which are a distance apart. That's so neat how you went there! I just went to Les Montsvoirons myself.

Yeah, Livingston Manor is beautiful! Thanks again for sharing your experience! God bless you![/quote]

Thanks for your welcome and links of the chapel. It's a beautiful place, isn't? In Boege, which is a little town in the valley, about 10 miles from the monastery of les Monts-Voirons, there is the Black Madonna in the Catholic Church of this village/town. Very known place! People come from far to see it.

Michele Claire

[EJames2]

[quote name='julielizabet' post='1400680' date='Oct 10 2007, 10:46 PM']I've just been reading this thread and following the many links. Wonderful order, I love it. While I myself am married, I love reading about religious charisms and this one would've been on my short list if I was discerning! Are any of you adding this group to your short list? Or do any of you know you're going to apply to enter with the Sisters of Bethlehem?[/quote]
Benedicite!
i had a friend who was with the Sister for 7 years, and eventually left to join a even more penitential/eremetic Order.

i am in the waiting period of a process to possibly live close to the Sisters in Canada, in hermitage, and assist on the grounds, then late next year return to France for a longer observation with the Brothers..(im a guy..duh).
Pax
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Edited October 13, 2007 by EJames2

[Chiquitunga]

[quote name='julielizabet' post='1400680' date='Oct 10 2007, 10:46 PM']I've just been reading this thread and following the many links. Wonderful order, I love it. While I myself am married, I love reading about religious charisms and this one would've been on my short list if I was discerning! Are any of you adding this group to your short list? Or do any of you know you're going to apply to enter with the Sisters of Bethlehem?[/quote]
I am currently torn between them and Carmel - whatever is truly God's Will. I had been hoping to go to Les Montsvoirons again this year for the retreat in August, but because of present circumstances it did not work out. I am going away soon for a few weeks retreat, so if you could keep me in prayer, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much!! God bless you!

[EJames2]

Benedicite!
for those who dont read French i will copy links with instruction below..
hello, for those who like to know,MARGARET CLARE?? there is a DVD ) 40 minute documentary and reflection on/about the Monastic BROTHERS (with a little bit on the Sisters), of Bethlehem , the Assumption of the BVM and St. Bruno.(in Italy, and France).
Its available for 16 Euros from France. (included are documentaries on Le Trappe, Benedictine monks at Fontgalmbault, and the Colletine Poor Clares,its a 2 hour DVD.) promo extracts exist which i will upload, but unfortunately there are no extracts of the Bethlehem Community part. BUT on the main page.. [url="http://www.exaltavit.com/index.html"]http://www.exaltavit.com/index.html[/url] look at the top left, blue evening Church steeple, that is an extract in .swf.
you will also notice under the word REGARD, directly the first video box is also and exctract form the totality of the DVD,including some Brothers and Sisters of Bethlehem!
now i assume you need a Computer that plays DVD s or an Universal region code free player, biut i will ask them about the coding as well.
[i]Viens et suis-moi
La branche masculine de la famille monastique de Bethléem et de l’Assomption de la Vierge fondée en 1950 et placée sous la paternité spirituelle de saint Bruno. «Viens, suis-moi». À l’appel du Christ, des hommes ont tout quitté pour Le suivre pas à pas. On les appelle «Moines»…
[/i]
the link is here, scroll down to DVD#4
[url="http://www.exaltavit.com/dvd.html"]http://www.exaltavit.com/dvd.html[/url]
DVD N°4
VISAGES DE LA VIE MONASTIQUE

Un DVD présentant 4 documentaires sur quelques uns des plus grands monastères français.
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i will email Mr. Jeanson to see about international orders money orders?? paypal?
to order::: use the PDF form to mail and check DVD#4
[url="http://www.exaltavit.com/Resources/BonDeCommandeDVD.pdf"]http://www.exaltavit.com/Resources/BonDeCommandeDVD.pdf[/url]
[url="http://www.exaltavit.com/commanderunfilm.html"]http://www.exaltavit.com/commanderunfilm.html[/url]
mail to
DCX -
31, rue Rennequin
75017
Paris - France
pax!

Edited November 5, 2007 by EJames2

[Thomist-in-Training]

EJames, what is going on in the picture where some of the brothers are kneeling with their heads to the floor & the priest is bowing facing them?

[Graciela]

[quote name='EJames2' date='Oct 12 2007, 10:31 PM' post='1401558']
Benedicite!
i had a friend who was with the Sister for 7 years, and eventually left to join a even more penitential/eremetic Order.


Where did she go- I think of this group as very eremetical so I am intrigued by what would be more so....

[EJames2]

[quote]Where did she go- I think of this group as very eremetical so I am intrigued by what would be more so....[/quote]
joined the 'The Marial Sisters of Israel and St John' ,about as Eremetical but much more ascetic/penitential..?(now suppressed)

Edited November 6, 2007 by EJames2

[EJames2]

[quote name='Thomist-in-Training' post='1415002' date='Nov 5 2007, 05:06 PM']EJames, what is going on in the picture where some of the brothers are kneeling with their heads to the floor & the priest is bowing facing them?[/quote]
its veneration of The Holy Cross, the Priest has an ancient Cross from Jerusalem in his hands , i believe its the Feast of the Glorious Cross/Exaltation of the Cross..
pax!
also those are all Nuns, the Priest and 4 Brothers are doing thier Liturgical services /parts for the Sisters, who live down the hill from the Brothers . all Bros and Sisters wear the same outer white cowl..like the early Carthusians and the later Desert Communities in Egypt. except Sisters also have a veil underneath

Edited November 6, 2007 by EJames2

[genesisweavers]

First I need to introduce myself. I recently joined this group - I have been reading the posts and enjoying the pictures for some time now. My name is John McHale - I live in NE Pennsylvania - I work for the Little Sisters of the Poor and I so need and enjoy quiet days at the Community of Bethlehem in Livingston Manor NY.

I have two questions - one is to the fellow who has a brother living with the Bethlehem monks in Israel. I have been looking for the photos who said you would post. Are you still going to post them? I would love to see them.

[genesisweavers]

I have another question for the fellow who purchased the DVD on the documentary about the Brother of Bethlehem. I would like to purchase my own copy of that DVD. Mr Jeanson seemed to indicate that the DVD would not play on American DVD players. Does anyone know if a European DVD can be formatted to play on an American player. Or is there a place where a DVD can be recorded onto a VHS tape? I'm frustrated knowing that this is available and the machine is standing in my way.

Thanks...

I love checking out the new posts and photos on this site.

[corban711]

[quote name='genesisweavers' post='1420947' date='Nov 17 2007, 10:02 AM']First I need to introduce myself. I recently joined this group - I have been reading the posts and enjoying the pictures for some time now. My name is John McHale - I live in NE Pennsylvania - I work for the Little Sisters of the Poor and I so need and enjoy quiet days at the Community of Bethlehem in Livingston Manor NY.

I have two questions - one is to the fellow who has a brother living with the Bethlehem monks in Israel. I have been looking for the photos who said you would post. Are you still going to post them? I would love to see them.[/quote]


i would still love to post some pictures. to date, i only have pics of my brother in the habit of the Community of St. John..we did get some postcards from Jerusalem though...sorry if that was a bit misleading. my current problem is that the family computer is fairly messed up due to viruses so my dad won't let me use it at all until he finishes cleaning it. all of our pictures of him and other brothers of st. john are on that computer.

[quote name='genesisweavers' post='1420948' date='Nov 17 2007, 10:06 AM']I have another question for the fellow who purchased the DVD on the documentary about the Brother of Bethlehem. I would like to purchase my own copy of that DVD. Mr Jeanson seemed to indicate that the DVD would not play on American DVD players. Does anyone know if a European DVD can be formatted to play on an American player. Or is there a place where a DVD can be recorded onto a VHS tape? I'm frustrated knowing that this is available and the machine is standing in my way.

Thanks...

I love checking out the new posts and photos on this site.[/quote]

ejames,

any word yet on ways to purchase that dvd and if it will work in america? i was wondering the same thing

[EJames2]

[quote name='genesisweavers' post='1420948' date='Nov 17 2007, 07:06 AM']I have another question for the fellow who purchased the DVD on the documentary about the Brother of Bethlehem. I would like to purchase my own copy of that DVD. Mr Jeanson seemed to indicate that the DVD would not play on American DVD players. Does anyone know if a European DVD can be formatted to play on an American player. Or is there a place where a DVD can be recorded onto a VHS tape? I'm frustrated knowing that this is available and the machine is standing in my way.

Thanks...

I love checking out the new posts and photos on this site.[/quote]

Through Friends in high places, i will be receiving the DVD along with some older video footage, From France and Italy within the week.(all my French friends always assume in Canada we are sooo different from the USA that things are the same formats for us as for as for Europe), I will be the test subject if it works. Most NEW DVd players should play- PAL and NTSC- DVds,(i dont have a dvd player), as i see my parents one can switch between both formats, BUT if ia DVD region 2 coded, you should be able to play it on your computer since RealPlayer and Windows media allow for 10? or so region code changes...and yet, the Dvds i brought with me from France that are of religious nature are region code free. once i find out all the info and possibilities, i will let everyone know how to purchase it...and for some special folks if they cant in any-way watch it
i will work out a way they can at least watch it.
pax!
in the meantime enjoy this Carthusian Video..(you need a faster computer)
[url="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3j17t_procession-eucharistique-grande-cha_travel"]http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3j17t_pr...ande-cha_travel[/url]

pax!

[EJames2]

alleluia!
Sr Auxane,FMB
becomes a new Little Novice at N. D. de l'Unite.
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[Chiquitunga]

That's wonderful! She's looks so joyful!
[quote name='EJames2' post='1414984' date='Nov 5 2007, 05:59 PM']Benedicite!
for those who dont read French i will copy links with instruction below..
hello, for those who like to know,MARGARET CLARE?? there is a DVD ) 40 minute documentary and reflection on/about the Monastic BROTHERS (with a little bit on the Sisters), of Bethlehem , the Assumption of the BVM and St. Bruno.(in Italy, and France).
Its available for 16 Euros from France(included are documentaries on Le Trappe, Benedictine monks at Fontgalmbault, and the Colletine Poor Clares,its a 2 hour DVD.) promo extracts exist which i will upload, but unfortunately there are no extracts of the Bethlehem Community part. BUT on the main page.. [url="http://www.exaltavit.com/index.html"]http://www.exaltavit.com/index.html[/url] look at the top left, blue evening Church steeple, that is an extract in .swf.[/quote]
Hey this is also great! Thanks for sharing!

Edited January 1, 2008 by Margaret Clare

[Jennifer]

[quote name='Margaret Clare' post='1440987' date='Jan 1 2008, 09:07 PM']That's wonderful! She's looks so joyful!

Hey this is also great! Thanks for sharing![/quote]


DITTO !!!!

Sr Auxane looks soo oooooooooooooooo happy !

Thanks for sharing.

[EJames2]

The Sisters in France 2003
some of these are in the Nuns Pic thread, but thought id add a few here

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[Laudem Gloriae]

Out of curiosity, what is the entrance requirements for the Sisters of Bethlehem in Livingston Manor? Age limit? etc.?

Maybe Margaret Clare knows as she visited and was discerning? They do seem so wonderful and the exposed Blessed Sacrament in their hermitage is the greatest gift!

[genesisweavers]

The Sisters at Livingston Manor have an upper age limit of 45. However once I had asked Sr Amena the Prioress about a woman who was over 45 and she replied - we would not stand in anyone's way. In other words if the applicant felt called to that monastery they would be open to giving her a chance. You are right - they are an extraordinary group of woman.

your brother
john